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Research reveals serial returners account for 60 percent of e-commerce return CO2 emissions

New research from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel provides more insight into serial returners and the impact of frequent parcel returns. The study reveals that while only 15 percent of consumers return products excessively, they are responsible for almost 60 percent of the CO2 emissions linked to returns. For the study, the shopping behaviour of...

Fashion

Ibiza Swim Week celebrates its third edition with support from Miami Swim Week and the local council

The Ibiza Swim Week swimwear event celebrated its third edition from June 8 to 10 on the White Isle, bringing together 13 brands from various countries. The event was supported by the Eivissa City Council and featured a strategic collaboration with Miami Swim Week The Shows. Spearheaded by Colombian entrepreneur and designer Nía Vásquez, the...

Fairs

60 Spanish brands present SS27 collections at Expo Riva Schuh

Madrid – From this Saturday, June 13, to the upcoming Tuesday, June 16, the Italian town of Riva del Garda is hosting the 105th edition of the international trade show, Expo Riva Schuh. This leading footwear trade fair will once again be held alongside the 16th edition of Garda Bags, the specialised event for the handbag industry. Spanish...

Culture

Palais Galliera showcases masculinization of womenswear in the 19th century

This autumn, from September 26, 2026, to February 14, 2027, Palais Galliera presents the exhibition "A wardrobe of one's own. Dissident femininities in the 19th century". This event highlights a major historical phenomenon: the appropriation of masculine dress codes by women in the 19th century. An exploration of clothing and photographic...

Retail

Zara creates its 'casita' and launches 'The Fold-er': an editorial section with influencers and trendsetters

Madrid – Zara has launched a new initiative. As part of its strategy to continuously offer “the best possible experience for our customers,” in the words of Óscar García Maceiras, chief executive officer of Inditex, the Spanish fashion multinational's flagship chain has just launched “The Fold-er”. This is a new section on its online platforms,...

Culture

First handbag made from dinosaur cells fails to sell at auction

Paris - A leather handbag reconstructed from “Tyrannosaurus rex” cells failed to sell at auction in Paris on Thursday. The proposed price was significantly lower than its estimate, according to Drouot, the auction house where the sale took place. With a starting price of 100,000 euros from the auction house Giquello, this “unique piece” did not...

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Old and new Belgian fashion on display: Antwerp Fashion Festival

Apart from the gong, it is completely silent in the dome of the Botanic Sanctuary in Antwerp. A humming sound fills the space. A high-pitched female voice begins, accompanied by a man playing exotic instruments. The first model appears in deep contemplation, arms crossed behind their back, gaze fixed on their feet. They are wearing loose-fitting...

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Combining work and parenthood: Odette Lunettes' Babies at Work initiative

What kind of employees is Belgian eyewear brand Odette Lunettes looking for? “Authenticity, alongside professional expertise as a prerequisite, is our most important criterion,” says Eline De Munck. “We want someone who is genuinely themselves.” The team is a mix of different backgrounds, ages, appearances and personalities. This diversity not...

Retail

James Perse opens first Paris store in Golden Triangle

Los Angeles-based fashion brand James Perse is strengthening its international physical retail network. According to an official press release, the brand opened its first French flagship on June 5, 2026, at 26 rue François Ier, in the heart of the capital's 8th arrondissement. The approximately 650 square metre space is spread over three levels...

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Brandon Wen, creative director of Antwerp's fashion academy: “I allow myself to be a little naive”

Brandon Wen succeeded the legendary Walter Van Beirendonck as the first non-Belgian and youngest head of department in the history of the Antwerp Fashion Academy. This year, the students he started with are graduating. FashionUnited speaks to him in Antwerp about his first cohort and the creation of his own debut collection. Wen has no time for...

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Saint Laurent: Anouck Duranteau-Loeper appointed deputy CEO

The house of Saint Laurent (Kering group) is evolving its management structure. The company has announced the appointment of Anouck Duranteau-Loeper to the position of deputy chief executive officer in charge of product, as reported by WWD. This decision will officially take effect on July 1. This announcement follows that of her departure from...

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Sustainable fashion: consumers prioritize transparency and education, Paris Good Fashion reveals

The association Paris Good Fashion asked participants in its citizen consultation the question: “How can we make dressing sustainably and ethically desirable?”. Over 168,000 participants took part in the exercise. The main finding was that respondents' primary expectation is for more information, transparency and education, as they find the...