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Christine Boland on AW27 fashion: 'It's not escapism, so what is it?'

The zeitgeist is bleak and overcast. Creative sectors are responding with escape routes and solutions, with fashion leading the way. Christine Boland opens her trend seminar on next year's autumn/winter fashion with this observation. She predicts extravagant designs with a constructive purpose: to embolden people. Grounding Boland frames her...

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Pitti Bimbo in Florence proves the merits of an intimate format

The aisles of Pitti Bimbo were bustling on Wednesday, June 24. Buyers in attendance, a significant portion of whom were part of the organisation's invitation programme, praised the dynamic and joyful atmosphere of this 103rd edition. The event was energetic and optimistic, despite a format that remains more restricted than it was pre-pandemic....

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Vinted listings under scrutiny, as French authorities start inquiry over allegations

Vinted is currently under scrutiny as several social media posts and videos concerning suspicious listings on the second-hand marketplace have gone viral. The videos, reels, and posts, widely shared on social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, and X, show dozens of screenshots of listings, in particular toys, that are said to be...

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Luxury redefined: how emotional connection is becoming the new currency of the industry

The luxury industry has always stood for prestige, exclusivity and artisanal perfection. For a long time, it was associated with a kind of promise: investing in a brand meant acquiring not just a product, but also status, cultural relevance and a sense of belonging. This understanding still holds true today, yet the underlying model for success...