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Mare di Moda: 2028 swimwear trends between escapism, protest and shine

“This is one of the most difficult seasons, as nobody in this industry really has any idea what is currently happening.” With this admission, trend expert David Shah opened his seminar at the textile and swimwear trade fair Mare di Moda (MdM). Long-time attendees might recall his opening remarks from a few years ago, when he similarly began with...

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Is another fashion possible: when design embraces sustainable systems

In Paris, the sixth edition of Semaine des Autres Modes brought together designers championing upcycling, reuse and an alternative approach to garment production. When asked whether another kind of fashion is possible, the artistic collective Une Autre Mode Est Possible (UAMEP), chaired by Arielle Levy, has answered “yes” for nearly 10 years. It...

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Brunello Cucinelli expands retail presence in Shanghai with opening of Casa Cucinelli

Brunello Cucinelli is consolidating its strategic presence in China with the inauguration of Casa Cucinelli in Shanghai. The space is located within Cao Zhai, a historic 1927 residence designed by architect Gu Daosheng. The venue combines retail spaces dedicated to menswear and womenswear collections with areas reserved for hospitality and...

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How Snapchat wants to transform relationships between luxury fashion houses and consumers

Marketing and media directors from luxury fashion houses gathered alongside press representatives at the former Paris auction house of the UK-US company Sotheby’s. So-called Snap Stars, content creators on the US social media platform Snapchat, also attended the Crafted for Luxury event organised by Snapchat. The evening opened with the thesis:...