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Uproar over Zara and Galliano: 'This is a power move from Inditex'

One day after the announcement that John Galliano is collaborating with Spanish retailer Zara, reactions from fashion professionals are flooding in. The fact that a fashion icon whose work has defined haute couture is now aligning with one of the world's largest fast fashion retailers has struck a nerve in the industry. What exactly is behind...

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Comfort, sustainability and nostalgia: AEC's key footwear trends for AW27

Following the success of Spanish supplier fair Futurmoda earlier this month, which brought together over 4,100 professionals in Elche, AEC and international consultancy Trendstop presented the trends that will define the autumn/winter 2027/2028 season for footwear and components. Manuel Román, president of AEC, stressed that this presentation is...

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Roberto Eggs appointed CEO of Zimmermann, succeeding Chris Olliver

Roberto Eggs will become the new CEO of the Australian fashion brand Zimmermann on May 1, 2026. He joins from Moncler Group, where he worked for more than 11 years, ultimately serving as a member of the board of directors and chief business & global market officer. Previously, he held positions including worldwide vice president at Nestlé...

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Lotta Ludwigson x Remei: digital product passport in action

On Thursday, March 19, 2026, Berlin-based slow fashion label Lotta Ludwigson and sustainable Swiss textile producer Remei launched a joint t-shirt collection. The Luma t-shirts are 100 percent traceable via the my-trace app, not only from the organic cotton raw material to the finished product but starting from the seed itself. The t-shirt is...

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LVMH Prize 2026: MAZ by Manuela Álvarez tests a large-scale artisanal model with Adidas

The collaboration between sports giant Adidas and Colombian designer Manuela Álvarez was unveiled during the presentation of the LVMH Prize 2026 semi-finalists. Positioned between sportswear and South American craftsmanship, the Raíz de Fénix collection is part of an approach that values local culture and empowers its artisans. Who is Manuela Á...

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Bershka expands into Brazil with first physical store and e-commerce launch

Madrid – Just one week after it was announced as a key milestone in Inditex's strategic expansion plan for 2026, Bershka has completed its launch in Brazil. The Spanish fashion multinational's second-largest chain has landed in the country with both a physical and online presence. Inditex's chief executive officer, Óscar García Maceiras,...

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France: Sarenza to open its first physical store

French online footwear and apparel retailer Sarenza is set to open its first physical store on April 8 in Angers, France, the company announced in a statement on Wednesday. This first-ever store, named “Sarenza studio”, will be located in the l'Atoll Angers shopping centre. It will offer a selection of womenswear, footwear and accessories. The...

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Children's fashion: CWF launches Kids Around at multi-brand show and opens Paris concept store

Paris - At a show featuring several children's brands, Children Worldwide Fashion (CWF) presented the new collection from its brand, Kids Around. The event took place at the Palais de Tokyo on March 11, 2026. It had a joyful atmosphere, thanks to the children who walked the runway like top models. The French group CWF specialises in the design,...

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Expansion strategy: Primark announces new openings in France and the Middle East

Fashion retailer Primark detailed the next steps of its physical expansion strategy during a press conference on March 18, 2026. Three new stores will open in France in 2026. The company has been present in the country since 2013. It currently operates 30 stores and employs nearly 7,000 people. This regional expansion will continue in 2026 with...

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How Rosalía is set to make Ann Demeulemeester a must-have brand

Singer-songwriter Rosalía began her tour of France this week. After the huge media buzz surrounding her track 'Berghain', the international star's spectacular tour could well thrust a brand little-known to the general public back into the spotlight: Ann Demeulemeester. On March 17, Rosalía launched the first leg of her Lux Tour world tour in...

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Pitti Uomo: Simone Rocha to debut standalone menswear collection as guest designer

Simone Rocha is the next guest designer at Pitti Uomo. The designer will present the first complete menswear collection for her eponymous label at the 110th edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo, the Florentine trade fair organiser announced on Wednesday. Until now, Rocha has exclusively presented her menswear as part of her womenswear shows. Four...

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New white paper on decarbonising the fashion industry is a good start but misses key issues

Decarbonising the fashion industry's supply chains is no longer a secondary sustainability goal, but a core financial necessity. This is the argument of the recently published white paper, “Accelerating Fashion Decarbonisation: An Efficient Approach to Unlocking Corporate Value and Financing the Supply Chain Transition”. It is co-authored by the...