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Intimiti launches the Intimiti Sustainability Academy to accelerate circular solutions in synthetics

Intimiti, the Australian chemical innovator behind Celys™™, the world's first certified compostable polyester fibre, has launched Intimiti Sustainability Academy (ISA), a global platform designed to advance sustainable and circular solutions in synthetic textiles. ISA was established to tackle the critical challenges that the entire textile...

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It’s time for Bangladesh to look forwards with our fashion partners

Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has resigned following weeks of intense protests across the country. At the time of writing, Army Chief General Walker-Uz-Zaman has just addressed the nation. Most importantly, he has withdrawn the nationwide curfew. I believe he will reunite Bangladesh and that our country is now ready to put the...

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Calzedonia Group rebrands as Oniverse, reflecting diverse portfolio

In a strategic move signaling a departure from its traditional fashion focus, Italy’s Calzedonia Group is rebranding itself as Oniverse. The name change reflects the group's foray into diverse sectors, exemplified by its recent acquisitions, including the Pardo shipyard last August. The company also operates Calzedonia shoes in addition to...

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Locad raises $11 Series A funding to boost consumer brands in Asia Pacific with logistics engine

The logistics engine of Locad provides a cloud supply chain for brands to store, pack, ship, and track orders for ecommerce and omnichannel retail through a tech platform connecting a network of warehouses and shipping partners. The $11M Series A raised will be used towards network expansion, product development, and hiring talent across...

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Get inspired and buy FW22 collections efficiently!

With another fashion buying season coming to an end, and first FW22 collections already available online, the time has come to look back at this year, which is characterised by the industry visibly moving towards full digitalization. Each fashion season FashionUnited brings a unique database of articles, collection videos, trend analysis,...

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A message from CFDA CEO Steven Kolb

2020 was a year like no other. COVID-19 created significant challenges for the fashion industry, threatening the survival of many businesses. We also experienced the emotional toll of systematic racism in our country and were called out for the inequalities that exist in our industry. At the same time, 2020 proved just how strong and resilient...

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The italian footwear industry: the first nine months of 2020 see drop in production (-29,4%) and in sales (-33,1%)

In the third quarter the dynamics recorded in the Italian footwear industry were somewhat less unfavourable, but still far from positive. This is the picture that emerges from the figures processed by the Confindustria Moda Research Centre on behalf of Assocalzaturifici, revealing a double-digit drop in the turnover of the companies surveyed...

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German exhibition centres play important role in corona vaccinations

Corona virus vaccination centres are currently being set up and vaccination schedules planned throughout Germany. Individual exhibition halls in Germany play an important role in this for local vaccination campaigns in many cities. This is true for most of Germany's 15 largest exhibition centres, but many smaller venues are also used in the...

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Jeckerson: C&S keeps up with production and distribution of the brand collections

“No changes in sight for the Jeckerson lines, which continue to be regularly produced and distributed across retailers”, states the C&S group. The company, which has been manufacturing garments for the brand for over 15 years, is Jeckerson’s official licensee both in Italy and Europe. Umbertide (Perugia), Italy – Nothing will be changing for...

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New start for the exhibition industry in Germany succeeded

Twelve fairs successfully held in September. After a standstill of almost six months due to COVID-19 pandemic, major real exhibitions were held in Germany again in September. A total of twelve shows took place without any problems and with good success. These included public fairs with international and regional appeal as well as trade fairs...

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BOMBYX Announces CERES Organic Silk Certification

BOMBYX, the first organic certified Chinese silk company that uses Regenerative Agriculture Principles (October 5, 2020 New York, NY) - BOMBYX, a division of PFGHL, is proud to announce that it has completed the CERES Organic Silk Certificationat their mulberry trees and silkworm farms. Following (EC) 834/2007 organic standards, the organic...

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Ex-Hermes staff convicted for fake handbags

A Paris court on Thursday convicted 10 people, including seven former staff of French luxury house Hermes, for making and selling fake handbags under its coveted Birkin brand. They were handed sentences ranging from six months suspended jail to three years with one year suspended. The highest sentence went to a man considered to be a ringleader,...