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Men’s denim FW26 highlights: Dior Homme, Juun J, DSquared2 and more

In the history of men’s runway fashion, denim has never held greater significance. This was clearly evident for Fall/Winter 2026. The variety of silhouettes, washes, surface interest and other detailing was enough to pique any store buyer’s interest. Here are the highlights from the men’s collections. Credits: Juun J m clp F26 099 ©...

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Takashimaya: Japanese buyer on menswear trends, Berlin favourites and domestic customers

The autumn/winter 26 menswear shows concluded a few weeks ago, allowing time for reflection and review. Shuhei Iwasa, menswear buyer for the Japanese department store chain Takashimaya, has done just that. At the retailer, he is responsible for “CS Case Study”, a concept that involves curated fashion spaces in Takashimaya locations across Osaka,...

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At Milan Fashion Week, industry's darker side goes unmentioned

Artisans in white coats greeted guests at the Tod's fashion show in Milan Friday, crafting the Made in Italy leather and needlework items for which the company -- and country -- is renowned. But despite that display of handcraft, there has been little mention at Milan Fashion Week of some of the industry's forgotten workers -- whom prosecutors...

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OpenAI raises 110 billion dollars in record funding round

OpenAI announced Friday a massive $110 billion funding round valuing the ChatGPT maker at $730 billion, with SoftBank, Nvidia and Amazon each making multi-billion-dollar commitments as the artificial intelligence company races to meet surging global demand. The investment round - one of the largest in Silicon Valley history - includes $30...

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‘World’s first’: Topshop and THG Studios host AI-driven shoppable catwalk

Topshop ventured into new realms this week, hosting an AI-driven shoppable catwalk via ‘Front Row AI’, an event app built by THG Ingenuity. Certified as a “world’s first”, the event transitioned the catwalk into a shoppable ecosystem, allowing users to interact with the show, try-on virtual outfits and purchase looks directly from the runway....

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Asia’s Bluebell Group appoints permanent president and CEO

Asia-based brand distributor Bluebell Group has named Philippe Guettat as its president and chief executive officer on a permanent basis. Guettat had been serving at the helm in an interim capacity since late last year, succeeding Ashley Mickleright who was retiring at the time. During his interim period, Guettat was said to have shown “clarity...

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Ebay to cut 800 roles across global workforce to realign structure with goals

Marketplace giant Ebay has said it is slashing around 800 roles across the business, representing 6 percent of its global workforce. The platform confirmed the news in a statement shared with various media outlets, including WSJ, to which it said: “We are taking steps to reinvest across our business and align our structure with our strategic...

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EU-Mercosur trade deal to take effect despite legal hurdles

The free trade agreement between the EU and the South American Mercosur bloc will soon move into provisional application, despite an ongoing review by the European Court of Justice (ECJ). European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the move in Brussels following ratification by Uruguay and Argentina on Thursday. Provisional...

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Marks & Spencer launches cotton programme in bid to strengthen biodiverse farming practices

British department store Marks & Spencer has established a new partnership with sustainability innovator Pilio to launch the Affordable Clean Environment (ACE) cotton programme. The initiative intends to broaden access to clean energy and strengthen biodiverse farming practices within Indian cotton-growing communities. Developed as part of Marks...

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Fair Labor Association to host inaugural flagship summit

The Fair Labor Association (FLA) is set to host its first flagship event, where brands, unions, civil society organisations, and universities will be brought together to address working conditions in global supply chains. Dubbed ‘Fair Labor Global Summit’, the event will take place in Washington, DC, from March 10 to 12, 2026, and intends to...

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“Labour rights and climate justice are the bedrock of a functional economy and society” - Remake CMO on nonprofit’s closing

Who does not remember social impact initiatives like the #PayUp campaign or the #NoNewClothes challenge? Then there are the annual Fashion Accountability Reports and the “Made in…” film series, all initiatives by nonprofit Remake. Sadly, the organisation is forced to shut down at the end of the month after failing to secure the necessary funding...

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Textile Exchange continues to rollout membership model with Action Cohort pathway

On the back of its pivot to a membership model, Textile Exchange has now outlined a new Action Cohort to run alongside its Community Cohort, this time with a focus on standardising progress reporting for brands, retailers, and raw material producers. This new cohort is structured around a three-step pathway that the organisation’s chief...