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Mare di Moda 2026: Between ongoing crisis and optimism

At first glance, there was little sign of a crisis at the Mare di Moda trade show in Cannes. Outside the Palais des Festivals, the coast looked its best. Even the cost-of-living protests that had gripped France and Italy in previous weeks were only hinted at by the boarded-up windows of luxury boutiques along the promenade. Inside the exhibition...

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Coperni placed into compulsory liquidation as founders announce end of brand

A few months after the announcement that it had been placed into administration, Coperni is ceasing operations. The end of the ready-to-wear brand, famous for its spectacular runway shows, was announced by its co-founders, Arnaud Vaillant and Sébastien Meyer, on Instagram. “Over the past few months, we have tried everything to preserve Coperni,”...

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When retail loses footfall and relevance, brands must step in

The figures are clear. According to a forecast by the German Retail Federation (HDE), the number of brick and mortar retail stores in Germany will fall below 300,000 in 2026 for the first time since reunification – to around 296,600. At the end of 2015, there were still approximately 372,000. Nearly 80 percent of retailers report in an HDE...

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Modest shoppers look for more than just a maxi dress

The opening of Italian fashion retailer OVS in Dubai Mall provided a fitting opportunity to reflect on the retail offering for the modest shopper. In the store, we observed various brands and numerous garments suitable for a modest wardrobe: longer silhouettes, relaxed fits and pieces that lend themselves well to layering. These possibilities...