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H&M Design Award 2026: finalists and jury announced
H&M has announced the eight finalists for the H&M Design Award 2026, alongside the international jury that will select the winner of the emerging talent competition. The finalists each receive 10,000 euros to support the next step in their careers, H&M announced on Wednesday. They were selected from bachelor’s and master’s programmes at more...
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Zegna to present spring/summer 2028 collection in Beijing
Zegna will show in Beijing on June 11 with its spring/summer 2028 collection. From the following day, Villa Zegna, a temporary invitation-only private club dedicated to top clients, will open for several days. According to preliminary figures recently published by the company, revenue for the Ermenegildo Zegna Group reached 433.8 million euros...
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Fashion pulse: New Zealand - August 2026
Consumer prices (June 2026 quarter) Clothing and footwear prices in New Zealand rose 2.5 percent year-on-year in the June 2026 quarter, according to the consumers price index (CPI) of Statistics New Zealand (Stats NZ), after a 1.3 percent rise in the March quarter. Headline CPI inflation was 4.1 percent, up from 3.1 percent. Stats NZ publishes...
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Frasers takes control of Hugo Boss as stake crosses 50%
British retail group Frasers Group has crossed the 50 percent threshold in Hugo Boss AG, turning the Metzingen-based fashion house into a subsidiary of the Mike Ashley-controlled company. Frasers said on Friday it had acquired a further 198,666 Hugo Boss shares for around 7.6 million euros, funded from existing cash. The purchase lifts its...
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Schiaparelli opens new boutique-atelier in Japan
Schiaparelli is strengthening its presence in the Asian market, particularly among its Japanese clientele. The luxury brand has announced the opening of a new boutique-atelier within the Hankyu Osaka department store. Located on the sixth floor, the space officially opened its doors on October 17, 2026. Store layout inspired by Paris apartments...
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Closures, losses and aid: French fashion retail following cost-of-living protests
The cost-of-living protests that swept across France over the weekend of October 17 and 18 ended in riots and looting in several cities across the country. According to the French government, around 3,000 businesses suffered damage. Fashion stores were among the hardest hit, particularly those carrying brands with high demand in the resale...
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Podcast: How Uniqlo balances low-SKU merchandising with aggressive US retail expansion
In this episode, host Danny Parisi sits down with Nico Cessot, Head of Marketing North America at Uniqlo, to break down the Japanese retailer’s aggressive brick-and-mortar and digital scaling strategy across the U.S. Cessot outlines how Uniqlo balances its low-SKU, high-volume "LifeWear" basic model with localized marketing campaigns and...
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Video: Jacquemus presents SS27 collection in Corsica
French fashion house Jacquemus staged its Spring/Summer 2027 runway show, titled "Le Bonheur," along the scenic rocky coast of Île de la Pietra in Île-Rousse, Corsica. Set against sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea, models navigated a winding outdoor path leading up toward the landmark lighthouse, blending high fashion with natural...
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Futurmoda brings together 171 exhibitors and nearly 3,800 visitors in its latest edition
Spanish suppliers to the footwear and leather goods industry showcased their collections for autumn/winter 2027/2028 in Elche. The 56th edition of Futurmoda brought together nearly 3,800 people over its two days of activity. The trade show was held on October 14 and 15 at the IFA-Fira Alacant venue. A total of 171 companies exhibited at this...
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Video: Nude Project's New York debut with co-founder Bruno Casanovas
In this video, Bruno Casanovas, co-founder of Nude Project, documents the opening of the Barcelona-based brand's first pop-up in New York at 42 Greene Street (SoHo), and reviews its journey with university students. Casanovas, aged 26, launched the company at 19 with his partner Alex Benlloch, each with 300 euros, a Shopify website and T-shirts...
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