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Kidswear: How Playtime established itself as leading European trade show

Launched in Paris with 45 brands and a then-unprecedented concept blending fashion, home decor, design and childcare, Playtime quickly expanded to Tokyo and then New York. Today, its directors have made a clear choice: to stop expanding its floor space. Instead, they are focusing on curation, personalized relationships with brands and buyers,...

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Martine Rose becomes new creative director of Balenciaga

Martine Rose is the new creative director of Balenciaga. On Friday, the French fashion house confirmed the appointment of the London-based designer, known for her eponymous menswear label. The announcement comes just a day after Balenciaga parted ways with Pierpaolo Piccioli. Rose is the first woman to lead the creative direction of the house in...

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Patagonia, The North Face and Above The Clouds on why ESG is a differentiator, not a compliance exercise

Executives from Patagonia, The North Face and brand consultancy Above The Clouds told the ISPO Summit in Amsterdam on Tuesday that sustainability is a business opportunity, not just a compliance exercise. The panel, “ESG Is Your Opportunity: Why It Matters More Than Ever, For Generations to Come”, brought together Hap Klopp, founder of The North...

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Women in sporting goods leadership: 'It is not really changing'

Leaders from UEFA, Sport 2000 International, O’Neill and Decathlon took the stage at the ISPO Summit in Amsterdam on Tuesday with a shared message: women’s leadership in sport and sporting goods is moving too slowly. On the panel “Change Management: Leading with Courage in Times of Misalignment” were Laura McAllister, Margit Gosau, Tamara...