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Texworld: How Chinese manufacturers are adding value through textile innovation and CSR

Chinese manufacturers at the Texworld Apparel Sourcing trade show, held from February 2 to 4, 2026, are no longer positioning themselves solely as high-volume suppliers. Instead, they are key players capable of integrating Western demands for technological innovation and CSR. Oracle, Huaren Linen and Healcell are prime examples of this shift....

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From high street to halftime: Bad Bunny debuts custom Zara at Super Bowl 2026

Inditex has once again signaled that the United States is its most vital growth frontier. During Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, the group’s flagship brand, Zara, took center stage before an audience of millions, dressing halftime headliner Bad Bunny. The appearance marks a historic marketing milestone for the Spanish retailer, aligning it...

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Thierry Conrad Reutenauer becomes chief marketing officer at Loewe

Spanish luxury fashion label Loewe has appointed Thierry Conrad Reutenauer as its new chief marketing officer. The company announced the appointment on Monday, February 9, 2026, confirming that Reutenauer assumes the role with immediate effect. In his new position, Reutenauer joins the executive committee and will oversee several key...

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French luxury responds to Trump tariffs with cultural diplomacy

Facing a new era of trade tensions and tariffs under the Trump administration, the French luxury sector is leaning into its role as a “catalyst for cultural diplomacy.” Leading the charge is Comité Colbert, which has unveiled a strategic new exhibition in New York titled “Hidden Treasures: 250 Years of Franco-American Luxury Stories”. The...

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Fashion label Jott draws 15 takeover bids following bankruptcy filing

Around 15 potential buyers have submitted takeover bids for Jott, the Marseille-France based apparel brand famous for its colourful, lightweight puffer jackets. The company, whose name stands for "Just Over The Top," was placed into receivership by the Marseille Economic Affairs Tribunal in December. Despite its financial struggles, management...

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Armani takes center stage at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening

The 25th Winter Olympic Games kicked off in spectacular fashion at Milan's iconic San Siro Stadium. In a tribute to Italian craftsmanship, the ceremony was anchored by the vision of Giorgio Armani, whose long-standing relationship with sport took a central role in the evening’s proceedings. A monochrome tribute The parade began with a striking...

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Lanvin Group sells Caruso to MondeVita Italy

Raffaele Caruso has completed an ownership transfer from its former shareholder, Lanvin Group, to MondeVita Italy srl. MondeVita Italy srl is part of Mondevo Group, an international investment group backed by private investors with a long-term outlook. Mondevo Group was founded by Hussam Otaibi, founder and chairman, and Fabio Brambilla,...

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Off-White returns and Pieter Mulier's final Alaïa show: Paris Fashion Week AW26 schedule revealed

Off-White will make its return to the official Paris Fashion Week schedule on March 5, 2026. This is one of the key announcements from the provisional schedule for the autumn/winter 2026 womenswear edition, published this Friday by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM). The schedule from the Parisian fashion authority reveals...

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France reduces legal demands against Shein in appeal hearing

Paris (France) - In the initial hearing, the French state requested a complete block of the Shein website for selling illicit products. On Thursday, during the appeal, the state demanded the blocking of only the marketplace reserved for third-party sellers on the Asian platform. The Paris Court of Appeal will deliver its decision on March 19. On...

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US firm Blue Water Venture Partners to acquire Jacadi

Paris, France – The international investment firm Blue Water Venture Partners has announced its intention to acquire children's fashion brand Jacadi Paris. The firm is led by New York-based investor Joseph Hernandez. The news was reported by Les Echos on Thursday. In a statement dated Monday, the investment firm announced it has signed a “letter...

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The Fabricant receives European support for AI project to improve fashion industry

The European Union is providing financial support to the Amsterdam-based fashion-tech company The Fabricant for the development of an AI-driven initiative. In collaboration with the University of the Arts London (UAL), the Image to Pattern project focuses on automating the conversion of design sketches into production-ready patterns, according...

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Coty continues strategic review following successful debt reduction

Paris, France - US cosmetics and fragrance group Coty, which appointed a new interim CEO in January, published mixed results on Thursday. The company reported its “lowest debt in nine years” and is continuing its strategic review. In the second quarter of its fiscal year, from October to December, Coty's turnover increased by 1 percent...