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From fairy dust to sculptural fashion: AW26 trends from Tokyo

Tokyo Fashion Week marks the end of the international autumn/winter 2026 womenswear runway season. In the Japanese capital, designers looked to the past, drawing inspiration from bygone eras and mythical creatures. They also showcased their skill for craftsmanship and the creation of fashion sculptures. Fashion history FW26 (from left to right):...

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Kickers, San Marina, Pataugas: Chaussea's vertical integration strategy

By acquiring Kickers the French retail giant Chaussea is making more than just an opportunistic purchase. The Lorraine-based group has secured a 50-year-old brand, confirming the emergence of a strategic 'distributor-operator' model. This model allows for the vertical integration of struggling assets, fully leveraging the power of its 650-store...

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Ukrainian Fashion Week AW26/27 as an act of cultural continuity

Since its return to Kyiv in September 2024, Ukrainian Fashion Week has been held under conditions that repeatedly disrupt the regular rhythm of a fashion week. The autumn/winter 2026/27 edition was no exception. Between a postponed date and ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with noticeable consequences for power and heat...

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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...