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Patric Spethmann: the CEO leading German premium brand Marc Cain into the future

After seven years as chief operating officer at fashion group Marc O’Polo, Patric Spethmann is taking over as CEO at competitor Marc Cain, tasked with carrying founder Helmut Schlotterer's legacy into the future. The chief operating officer Spethmann has been working at Marc Cain's headquarters in Bodelshausen since the beginning of June. The...

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More skin than hype: Milan's menswear fights for relevance

It is no secret that menswear rarely enjoys the same level of attention as womenswear. Milan's menswear seasons have always been more subdued, overshadowed by the city's spectacular womenswear calendar and the increasingly ambitious productions in Paris. SS27, however, has exacerbated this imbalance more than usual. The season was so sparsely...

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Puma shares slump as sales development worries analysts

Puma shares accelerated their decline on Tuesday, at times falling as sharply as they did in January. The drop is thought to have been triggered by subdued analyst comments on second-quarter sales following discussions with management. The sporting goods manufacturer's shares were last down 7.5 percent at 26.02 euros, placing them second to last...

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Seidensticker firms up plans for womenswear wholesale comeback

Seidensticker is bringing its womenswear back to wholesale, starting from the upcoming order season. The blouse specialist has adapted its collection accordingly. Back in January, Seidensticker's CEO Silvia Bentzinger did not rule out a return for womenswear to wholesale, as she mentioned in an interview. She did not want to announce any...

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Three Spanish entrepreneurs create a platform for generating 'made-to-measure' patterns with AI

Madrid – Under the name "MPattern", Spanish entrepreneurs Iván Royo, José Luis Gonzálvez and Antonio Calero have just launched an innovative solution. They aim to reshape common practices within the fashion industry, once again thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). Their platform automates the process of pattern drafting and fitting. The...

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System of a Down opens fan stores from Stockholm to London

American rock band System of a Down is opening official fan stores in five cities as part of its sold-out 2026 European tour. The band also has a collaboration with Danish sportswear brand Hummel in tow. The pop-up spaces will open in Stockholm, Paris, Berlin, Düsseldorf and London, System of a Down announced on Tuesday. According to the band,...

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Polimoda students create visual merchandising for Aspesi's Florence store

For the second year of the project, Aspesi Studio has launched a collaboration with Polimoda. The initiative was developed as part of Window to wonder, a new chapter of the Case of wonders format. Created by Fabio Messana and Paolo Convinto, the format invites students to engage with real briefs from the creative industry. The project featured...

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Eco-score for clothing: French brands report limited consumer awareness and understanding

Paris - The environmental cost of clothing is still of little interest to consumers, according to an initial assessment by brands on Monday. This comes eight months after the eco-score came into effect in France. Since October 1, brands have been able to voluntarily implement this eco-score. A label displays the "environmental cost" of a...

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Gran Canaria Swim Week partners with the British Fashion Council to boost its position as Europe's leading swimwear showcase

Madrid – Preparations are complete for the new edition of Gran Canaria Swim Week (GCSW). The specialised swimwear showcase returns with a host of changes and new features to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The event will now take place in June for the first time. This inaugural 'summer' 2026 edition will be held from Wednesday, June 24 to...

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Skirts at Thom Browne and linen at Armani combat Milanese heat

To combat the Milanese heat, Thom Browne offered skirts and Armani presented linen on the final day of Milan Men's Fashion Week on Monday. Silvana Armani and Leo Dell'Orco showcased models in fluid materials such as linen and knitwear, in shades of green and sand. This first spring/summer collection since the passing of Giorgio Armani in...

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Louis Vuitton kicks off Paris men's fashion week amidst heatwave

Pharrell Williams' show for Louis Vuitton is set to mark the first day of men's fashion week. The event begins on Tuesday in Paris, amidst a heatwave currently affecting France. The heatwave is also impacting the Parisian shows, with record temperatures expected until the end of the week. One of the most anticipated events, the Dior show, was...

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Social safety in the workplace: the art of saying no politely

In a healthy organisation, psychological safety is not just about respect and professional conduct, but also about something often underestimated: the space to set boundaries. In the fashion industry, where creativity, commercial pressure, tight collection deadlines and personal relationships constantly intertwine, being able to say a clear but...