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Milano Unica sees growth in international buyers

Milano Unica has concluded its 42nd edition with an increase in international buyer attendance. The Italian high-end textile and accessories trade show took place at Fiera Milano Rho from January 20 to 22. It presented the spring/summer 2027 collections and saw France (+8.5 percent) and the US (+13.5 percent) emerge as the two most represented...

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Yoke presents first solo show in Paris after winning Fashion Prize of Tokyo

Yoke, winner of the Fashion Prize of Tokyo, held its first solo fashion show in Paris yesterday, January 22. The award is hosted by the Japan Fashion Week Organization (JFWO) to promote Japanese brands internationally. The show took place amidst the bustling Paris Men's Fashion Week. The brand name 'Yoke' is derived from the term for a piece of...

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Willy Chavarria to present new politically charged show in Paris

Paris - American designer of Mexican heritage, Willy Chavarria, known for his Chicano designs, will present his new collection in Paris this Friday. The show could become one of the most political of this Fashion Week. Chavarria is an outspoken activist and advocate for migrants and gay rights. He already caused a stir at his Paris presentation...

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Issey Miyake plays with form in Paris, Dries Van Noten comes of age

Paris - Japanese house Issey Miyake presented the new fluid and colourful collection from its IM Men label on Thursday. The show took place in Paris on the third day of the men's fashion week. Unveiled in the heart of the Collège des Bernardins, the brand's new autumn/winter collection is aptly named "formless form". The coats are long and...

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Camperlab FW26: Achilles Ion Gabriel nears final bow in Paris

Following the news of Achilles Ion Gabriel’s impending departure, anticipation reached a fever pitch as Camperlab unveiled its autumn/winter 2026/2027 collection on Thursday, January 22. This marks the penultimate collection for the Finnish designer, who is set to step down after a transformative six-and-a-half-year tenure as global creative...

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Takeover battle: Hunkemöller creditors lose out in Dutch court

The Dutch court has rejected the objections of several creditors against the takeover of Hunkemöller. They attempted to reverse the lingerie chain's acquisition by the American company Redwood Capital Management through the court. According to the court, there is insufficient evidence for this. The Dutch case appears to be primarily intended to...

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Menswear: Issey Miyake plays with form in Paris

Japanese house Issey Miyake presented the new collection from its IM Men label in Paris on Thursday. The show took place on the third day of Paris Fashion Week, showcasing a fluid and colourful range. Unveiled in the heart of the Collège des Bernardins, the new autumn collection was aptly named "formless form". Coats were long and loose, as were...

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Kenzo PFW AW26: A return to Kenzo Takada's home as a narrative of refuge

Kenzo has returned to the home of label's founder Kenzo Takada. During a period of economic uncertainty, Nigo, artistic director of the Kenzo brand (LVMH), chose to present the autumn/winter 2026/2027 collection in the intimate and poetic setting of the late Kenzo Takada's home. At 8 Rue Sedaine in Paris, architect Xavier de Castella designed a...

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US President Donald Trump suspends Greenland tariffs

MADRID – Amid the volatile and unpredictable trade strategy defining the current U.S. administration, President Donald J. Trump has announced the suspension of the so-called “Greenland tariffs.” The decision was shared late Wednesday afternoon, following the President's address at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos. Utilizing his social...

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Axel Arigato appoints new CEO

Frédéric Serrant is taking over the position of CEO at Axel Arigato. The appointed CEO announced his new role on the professional networking site LinkedIn on Monday. According to the industry publication Women’s Wear Daily, he succeeds Albin Johansson, who is stepping down from his role as chief executive officer. Serrant joins Axel Arigato from...

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Clothing becomes almost secondary at Louis Vuitton Men's autumn-winter 2026 show

The Louis Vuitton men's autumn-winter 2026 show was held in the immediate vicinity of the Fondation Louis Vuitton, within the Jardin d’Acclimatation. For this new season, men's collections artistic director, Pharrell Williams, envisioned much more than a collection: a global Louis Vuitton universe. A pragmatic approach to clothing In these times...

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LVMH sells its travel retail business (DFS) in China

LVMH announced on Monday the sale of its Duty Free Shops (DFS) business in China to CTG Duty-Free, a major travel retail operator headquartered in Beijing. “As part of this transaction, CTG Duty-Free will acquire the DFS stores located in Hong Kong and Macau, as well as intangible assets including a portfolio of DFS brands and intellectual...