Fashion

SS27 Menswear Trend: The colorful preppy aesthetic from Thom Browne, Polo Ralph Lauren and more

For SS27, Milan hosted two titans of American style presenting different, hyper-colorful takes on preppy fashion. Thom Browne reimagined collegiate prep, executing his signature tailored style in vivid madras, technical nylon seersuckers, and graphic-check wools. On the other hand, Polo Ralph Lauren leaned heavily into vibrant hues and playful...

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Fashion

Why ‘grandma hobbies’ are on the rise among young consumers

The next generation of fashion consumers seem to be showing a growing interest in the time behind a product. A sweater no longer solely exists as a garment. For some young consumers, it can also represent a skill learned, a material chosen and hours spent making something personal by hand. That shift is helping traditional crafts such as...

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Textile EPR six months on: US compliance starts amid lawsuits & scaled-back ambitions

At the start of the year, it seemed like textile Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for producers across the United States was just a policy on the horizon. Six months on, the framework, which makes manufacturers and importers responsible for textiles from production through end of life, is reshaping obligations for fashion companies on both...

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Deckers Brands surpasses 1 billion dollars in Q1 sales as Hoka and Ugg drive growth

US-based footwear conglomerate Deckers Outdoor Corporation (Deckers Brands) has announced its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026, delivering record quarterly net sales above 1 billion dollars for the first time in corporate history. Net sales for the first quarter increased 5.7 percent to 1.02 billion dollars...

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