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MCM and Luar unveil collaborative leather bag during NYFW
MCM and New York-based label Luar have collaborated on a bag unveiled during New York Fashion Week in celebration of MCM's 50th anniversary. The style, named the Anima MCM x Luar Leather Drawstring, was unveiled during Luar's spring/summer 2027 show earlier this week. Luar founder Raul Lopez combined elements from six bag models from the MCM...
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The Independents announces integration of production studio Smuggler
Global communications group The Independents announced on Wednesday the integration of Smuggler, an international creative and production studio, into its network. Founded by Patrick Milling-Smith and Brian Carmody, the production entity has offices in Los Angeles, New York and London. This move strengthens the group's expertise in strategic...
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Kering announces appointment of Sophie Maddaloni as general secretary
Luxury group Kering has announced the appointment of Sophie Maddaloni as general secretary, effective immediately from September 15, 2026. Based in Paris, she joins the company's executive committee and will report directly to Jean-Marc Duplaix, in his capacity as chief operating officer. According to a statement sent to FashionUnited, Sophie...
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Manifattura Mario Colombo: Colmar owner appoints new board of directors
In September 2026, the general shareholders' meeting of Manifattura Mario Colombo & C. SpA approved the composition of its new board of directors. The reorganisation of the group, owner of the Colmar brand, follows the death of former chairman, Mario Colombo, in April. Structured managerial continuity The new governance structure is designed to...
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Primark consolidates its sportswear under Primark Form
Primark is launching its activewear range under its own name, Primark Form, to establish a more technically advanced offering in the lower price segment. The current autumn/winter collection is the first to be released under the new name, Primark announced on Monday. It follows what the company describes as its largest activewear range to date,...
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Zalando brings recycled fibres from pilot phase to its assortment
Zalando is using recycled fibres from the Eindhoven-based recycling company Re&Up in its private label range for the first time, bringing textile-to-textile recycling into commercial production. The collection includes five T-shirts from Zalando's private labels Yourturn and Even&Odd and has been available in the online shop since August, Re&Up...
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Flamenco Fashion to expand US presence with New York Fashion Week shows
The Flamentex International Chair of Flamenco Fashion, from Seville's Higher Centre for Artistic Design Education (ESSDM), is preparing a new international promotional event in the US with two catwalk shows coinciding with New York Fashion Week. The events will take place in September 2026 and February 2027. They will be accompanied by the...
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Ib Kamara's departure marks a turning point for Off-White
Fashion label Off-White and its art director Ib Kamara have mutually agreed to end their collaboration. Appointed to the role in spring 2022, Ib Kamara was a long-time collaborator of the house and worked closely with its founder, the late Virgil Abloh. His departure was announced on the brand's Instagram account. This separation marks the end...
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Esprit Holdings slips into red in first half
Brand licensor Esprit Holdings has reported a net loss of 87.74 million Hong Kong dollars in the first half, following a small profit in the same period last year. Revenue from continuing operations increased from 6.6 to 14.92 million Hong Kong dollars, a rise of 126 percent. This was stated in the interim results announcement published by the...
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Media report: 109 lawsuits filed against Zalando dismissals in Erfurt
Numerous employees are taking legal action against the dismissals at the Zalando logistics centre in Erfurt. A total of 109 lawsuits have been filed against the online retailer at the Erfurt Labour Court in recent weeks, reported the public broadcaster Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR), citing a court spokesperson. The lawsuits are primarily...
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