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Madrid's Milla de Oro welcomes Patek Philippe's first Spanish boutique

Patek Philippe has taken a decisive step in Spain by opening its first mono-brand boutique at 62 Calle de Serrano, in the heart of Madrid's Milla de Oro. Although the opening took place discreetly at the end of February, the Swiss Maison has now officially announced the news. This consolidates its presence in the country and reaffirms a historic...

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EU delegation: China must control its goods exports more strictly

During their first visit in eight years, MEPs in China have demanded greater control over the export of Chinese goods. “We have repeatedly stated that it is important for exports to be more strictly controlled by the Chinese side,” said Anna Cavazzini (Greens), chair of the European Parliament's internal market committee, in Beijing. She added...

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Intersport Group reports revenue growth

Intersport Group has concluded the 2025 financial year with revenue growth. The Bern-based retail group concluded 2025 with a year-over-year revenue increase of 0.4 percent, IIC-Intersport International Corporation GmbH announced on Tuesday. On a currency-neutral basis, growth was 1.2 percent. The group is active in 40 countries and has a store...

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Pitti Immagine cancels E-p Summit edition in Florence

Pitti Immagine has cancelled the E-p Summit edition, a trade fair scheduled for April 9, 2026 at the Stazione Leopolda in Florence, due to participation demand. A few months ago, a decision was made to reduce the event dedicated to fashion technologies to a single day. On March 19, as stated on the trade fair's website, the company decided to...

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Why Kering is gradually taking control of luxury jewellery specialist Raselli Franco

Kering has marked a new decisive step in its structural repositioning. The French luxury leader has formalised the acquisition of a 20 percent stake in the Raselli Franco group, a leading independent jewellery manufacturer in Europe, for a valuation of 115 million euros. This transaction, first announced in December 2025, paves the way for a...

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Swedish brand Ninepine begins international expansion with Amsterdam store

Swedish brand Ninepine has opened its first physical store outside its home country. The brand has chosen the Netherlands, specifically Amsterdam. FashionUnited speaks with co-founder Benjamin Lau for more information about the brand and its expansion. A brief introduction: Ninepine was founded in 2019 by Benjamin Lau and Kousha Torabi. The...

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Drew Henry named new creative director of Courrèges

According to industry reports, French house Courrèges has quickly moved on from the departure of Nicolas Di Felice, which was announced just last week. This resolves the uncertainty surrounding its creative direction. The owner, Artémis, the Pinault family's investment vehicle linked to Kering, has reportedly appointed British designer Drew...

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'Being yourself' and 'always keep learning' were the driving forces behind the Antwerp Six

Forty years after Dirk Bikkembergs, Ann Demeulemeester, Walter Van Beirendonck, Dries Van Noten, Dirk Van Saene and Marina Yee shook up the fashion world at the British Designer Show in London, the Modemuseum Antwerpen (MoMu) is dedicating its first full exhibition to their legacy. The Antwerp Six showcases not only this chapter of rebellious...

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Marimekko expands into Indonesia and the Philippines

Finnish textile group Marimekko Corporation is driving its growth in Asia. On Monday, the company announced its expansion into two new markets: Indonesia and the Philippines. The aim is to strengthen the brand's presence in the “dynamic markets of Southeast Asia”, according to a statement. According to the company, the first new openings in both...

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South African mohair: production, traceability and industry challenges

Graaff-Reinet (South Africa) - The Karoo, a vast South African semi-desert, is criss-crossed by dirt tracks. These paths lead to several centuries-old farms where angora goats graze, raised for their mohair. The country accounts for over half of the world's production of this natural fibre. Steel blades of pumping windmills are the only things...

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Kering CRAFT: discovering China's new creative guard

Luxury group Kering announced on Monday the selection of the ten fellows for the inaugural edition of its Kering CRAFT (Creative Residency for Artisanship, Fashion and Technology) programme. Developed in partnership with Shanghai Fashion Week, this residency scheme aims to support the emergence of a new generation of Chinese designers by...

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Adidas celebrates football with retro market in Shanghai

Adidas recently unveiled the kits for the men's 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) in the US, Canada and Mexico. For the Chinese market, the Herzogenaurach-based sportswear brand celebrated the launch with an event featuring a fashion show and other activities. Fashion show and retro market Adidas presents WC 26 kits in Shanghai Credits: Adidas After...