Business|Interview

Campaign for Wool’s Ian Maclean on the fight to restore wool’s fashion credentials

Ian Maclean’s appointment as the new chairman of the Campaign for Wool comes amid a complex period for the natural fibre. While British wool prices have climbed to their highest level in nine years, renewed scrutiny over production practices during recent fashion weeks has put animal welfare back in the spotlight. The two developments nod to a...

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Luis Sans (Santa Eulalia): “There is a resurgence of multi-brand retail”

Madrid – As affable and distinguished in his manner as he is elegant in his demeanour and dress, Luis Sans reveals himself as the epitome of what one might call good taste. He displays this virtue with the required subtlety, discretion and ease. From Barcelona, he promotes these same qualities in his capacity as owner, president and head of the...

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Launchmetrics adds AI layer to measure whether brand messages land, not just reach

Brand intelligence platform Launchmetrics has added AI-powered tools that let fashion, lifestyle and beauty brands analyse what their media coverage actually says, rather than only how much of it they generate. "The concept of being seen is no longer what is most important. It's being seen and being understood," chief marketing officer Alison...

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Fashion

PFW SS27 trend watch: Metallics shine at Saint Laurent, Dior and Balmain

After several seasons dominated by minimalism and pared-back dressing, Paris Fashion Week SS27 signaled a renewed appetite for high-impact glamour for both night and day. For designers, metallic finishes, particularly in gold and silver, offered an immediate and effective way to deliver that sense of luxury and indulgence. At Saint Laurent, what...

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