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Tracksuit jacket becomes air conditioning: Rick Owens and Adidas defy Parisian heat

Rick Owens, known for his dark, avant-garde collections, has collaborated with German sportswear giant Adidas for spring/summer 2027. The US designer showed his latest designs in Paris early on Thursday. The puffed-up jackets, created in collaboration with Adidas, particularly caught the eye. The black track jackets with the three stripes and...

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Pitti Bimbo in Florence proves the merits of an intimate format

The aisles of Pitti Bimbo were bustling on Wednesday, June 24. Buyers in attendance, a significant portion of whom were part of the organisation's invitation programme, praised the dynamic and joyful atmosphere of this 103rd edition. The event was energetic and optimistic, despite a format that remains more restricted than it was pre-pandemic....

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Swatch claims 170 million dollars from Samsung for copying its watch designs

Swiss watch group Swatch has initiated legal proceedings in London's High Court, claiming 170 million dollars in damages from Samsung. The claim relates to the marketing of 26 digital watch face applications which, according to the company, reproduced the designs of its most recognised brands without authorisation. The applications in question...

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Spanish designer Sonia Carrasco shows 'Sobremesa' collection with visible seams in Paris

Spanish designer Sonia Carrasco presented her new collection in Paris on Thursday. The collection continues her signature style of visible seams, a method used to highlight the creative process. Carrasco is the only Spanish representative on the official Paris Men's Fashion Week calendar. She showcased her new collection in an old building in...

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Zalando under investigation by German supervisor BaFin, shares plunge

Frankfurt - The German financial supervisor BaFin announced on Friday it has opened an investigation into Zalando over suspected accounting rule breaches. The announcement caused the online fashion giant's share price to plunge. The Bonn-based authority stated it has “concrete indications” of possible violations of accounting standards. This led...

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Luxury redefined: how emotional connection is becoming the new currency of the industry

The luxury industry has always stood for prestige, exclusivity and artisanal perfection. For a long time, it was associated with a kind of promise: investing in a brand meant acquiring not just a product, but also status, cultural relevance and a sense of belonging. This understanding still holds true today, yet the underlying model for success...

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Sarah Burton unveils her first menswear collection for Givenchy, Issey Miyake celebrates bamboo

Paris - British designer Sarah Burton presented her first-ever menswear collection for Givenchy on Thursday, during Paris Fashion Week Men's. Blending her mastery of tailoring with the history of the French luxury house, the 52-year-old designer made her debut on the official schedule of the capital's menswear Fashion Week. Three distinct worlds...

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Frasers Group stands firm on Hugo Boss takeover bid

In the takeover bid for Hugo Boss, major shareholder Frasers Group will not increase its offer. The company announced this in London. The British company has been attempting to take the helm of the German brand since mid-June through a voluntary public offer. It is offering 38 euros per share. Frasers is a retail conglomerate backed by...

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Benetton and Sisley e-commerce sites move to Shopify

To strengthen its e-commerce channel and align the group with the best industry benchmarks, Benetton Group is consolidating its digital strategy by completing the migration of the Benetton and Sisley e-commerce sites to the Shopify platform. "The move marks a transition to a more agile and scalable technological architecture, capable of...

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'Have patience', the mantra for models breaking into fashion

Paris - “There are more nos than yeses”. Dozens of models attend castings hoping to walk at Paris Fashion Week. It is an opportunity that offers significant visibility and can boost their careers, yet it is difficult to achieve. From pre-selections to final fittings, the path is long and full of obstacles for candidates aspiring to walk in the...

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Fashion retailer H&M disappoints again in second quarter

Fashion group H&M continued to feel the effects of a weak consumer climate in its second fiscal quarter. In the three months to the end of May, sales fell by 3 percent to 54.8 billion Swedish kronor, the company announced on Thursday. Analysts, however, had expected a smaller decline in revenue. The business was also impacted again by negative...

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Understanding Natan Couture's diverse clientele: From politicians to a new generation

Brussels - On Wednesday evening, a chic crowd gathered in the rooftop garden on the 29th floor of The Standard hotel in Brussels to discuss the show they had just attended. Over a month before its presentation to international visitors at Paris Haute Couture Week, the Belgian and Dutch public had the (customary) privilege of discovering the...