Fashion

Uproar over Zara and Galliano: 'This is a power move from Inditex'

One day after the announcement that John Galliano is collaborating with Spanish retailer Zara, reactions from fashion professionals are flooding in. The fact that a fashion icon whose work has defined haute couture is now aligning with one of the world's largest fast fashion retailers has struck a nerve in the industry. What exactly is behind...

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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...

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How the energy crisis is affecting garment manufacturing hubs

The garment industry is currently navigating a crisis that is less about fashion trends and more about basic survival. As of mid-March 2026, the energy arteries that feed manufacturing hubs in South Asia have all but collapsed under the weight of the West Asia conflict. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has turned a steady stream of industrial...

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Oil at 200 dollars a barrel: Middle East conflict sends shockwaves through fashion

As the global conflict involving Iran escalates, the prospect of oil prices climbing towards 200 dollars a barrel no longer feels implausible. Fashion businesses across the UK and Europe are once again bracing for volatility, as energy markets react sharply to geopolitical risk. From fibre production and manufacturing to freight costs and...

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