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Wellbeing and internationalisation: Spanish footwear makes a strong showing at Barefoot European Shoe Fair

Madrid – Demonstrating how “barefoot” footwear has become not just a trend but a growing consumer demand, the second edition of the “Barefoot European Shoe Fair” will take place from July 24 to 26, 2026. The international trade show will be held on the outskirts of Frankfurt, with 28 Spanish footwear brands set to participate. Following the...

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Gucci renews its gender equality certification in Italy

Gucci has renewed its Gender Equality certification, obtained following a recertification audit conducted by Bureau Veritas Italia, an internationally accredited and recognised certification body. The recertification audit involved 14 companies operating in Italy within Gucci's corporate, retail and industrial sectors. The certification measures...

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French anti-ultra-fast-fashion law: China threatens retaliation

Beijing - China warned on Wednesday that France could face possible retaliatory measures after adopting a law aimed at countering the rise of disposable fashion, or "ultra-fast fashion". Beijing has denounced the regulation as “discriminatory” and contrary to trade principles. Adopted by the French Parliament at the end of last month, the text...

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Moncler spa closes first half with revenues up 9 percent

Today, the board of directors of Moncler spa reviewed and approved the half-year financial report as of June 30, 2026. The period ended with consolidated group revenues of 1.29 billion, an increase of 9 percent at constant exchange rates (+5 percent at current exchange rates), compared to 1.23 billion in the first half of 2025. Today, the...

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Tweek Eek builds “waste house” full of jewels for Paris Fashion Week

Eindhoven (The Netherlands) - For the upcoming edition of womenswear at Paris Fashion Week (spring/summer), jewellery brand Tweek Eek is investing heavily. Through a press release, the brand announced the construction of an installation made from old construction materials. Bracelets, rings and necklaces are also cut from industrial waste...

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Mbfw Madrid unveils new features for upcoming September edition

Madrid – Gearing up for its upcoming 84th edition, scheduled from September 14 to 19, the management of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid (MBFW Madrid) has revealed the line-up and key new features for the event. It remains to be seen whether this edition will mark a turning point for the organisation, which will be held entirely outside the...

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Watersports brand Wallien expands into the US with New York pop-up

Dutch watersports fashion brand Wallien is taking the next step in its international expansion by opening its first pop-up store in New York. The temporary store in the SoHo district not only marks the brand's physical retail debut in the US but also underscores its growth ambitions in the American market. According to co-founder and CEO Olivier...

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Puma hires e-commerce expert Dusan Hamlin

German sportswear provider Puma SE has announced a new head for its online business. On Wednesday, the company announced that Dusan Hamlin will take on the newly created position of vice president of e-commerce with immediate effect. In this role, he will report directly to chief commercial officer (CCO) Matthias Bäumer and will “drive the...

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Hyères Festival 2026: three women to chair fashion, photography and accessories juries

The 41st edition of the Hyères International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories has chosen three women to preside over its competitions. Chemena Kamali, Cecilie Bahnsen and Camille Vivier will chair the Fashion, Fashion Accessories and Photography juries respectively. The festival will take place from October 15 to 18, 2026....

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Switzerland: watch exports see slight decline in first half

Geneva - Swiss watch exports fell by 0.7 percent in the first half to 12.8 billion Swiss francs (15.76 billion dollars), amid a downturn in the US and Chinese markets, according to statistics published on Tuesday by the Swiss watch federation. In June, Swiss watch exports grew by 11.2 percent to nearly 2.4 billion francs, driven by the US (+12.7...

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Spanish brand Milf Shakes reported for misleading advertising

Madrid – Milf Shakes was among the fashion brands celebrating the Spanish team's victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, though its involvement was not without controversy. The fashion brand, founded by Spanish influencer Nil Ojeda, had announced before the final that it would reduce all prices on its online store by 99 percent if Spain secured its...

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A. A. Spectrum: When European design meets Chinese expertise

Challenging preconceived notions about Chinese fashion, premium brand A. A. Spectrum champions a collaborative creative process between Geneva and Beijing. Its design director, Kevin Tallon, tells FashionUnited how a Swiss team collaborates daily with a Chinese industrial partner. Born in Geneva to a Swiss mother and an English father, Tallon is...