Articles by Don-Alvin Adegeest
EU flags surge in unsafe Chinese cosmetics
Brussels has raised the alarm over a surge in unsafe cosmetic imports from China, with the European Commission warning on Wednesday that cosmetics now account for a third of all dangerous product alerts across the EU. The findings, published in the EU’s annual Safety Gate report—its rapid alert system for hazardous non-food products—highlight a...
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Nike Doubles down on China with new Shanghai creative studio
As Washington intensifies efforts to lure companies back to domestic manufacturing—dangling tariff exemptions as incentives—Nike has opted to chart a different course. The American sportswear giant announced this week that it will deepen its investment in China, unveiling plans to open a new creative studio in Shanghai. The facility will fall...
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LVMH’s Q1 sales drop highlights luxury is under pressure
LVMH, the world’s largest luxury conglomerate and a barometer for the broader industry, reported a 5 per cent decline in earnings from its fashion and leather goods division in the first quarter, casting a long shadow over what was expected to be a year of cautious recovery. The French giant’s challenges may well extend into the second quarter,...
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Prada buying Versace buy is a win-win for Italian luxury
When Prada this week confirmed its acquisition of Versace for 1.25bn euros it was both a business transaction as much as a symbolic repatriation of Italian heritage. As the dominance of French conglomerates LVMH and Kering has become the established order in luxury fashion—owning Italian crown jewels from Fendi to Gucci—the Prada Group's...
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Ebay invests 300,000 dollars in Refiberd to drive circular fashion solutions
Ebay has announced a 300,000 dollar investment in Refiberd, crowning the US-based startup as its Circular Fashion Innovator of the Year. The funding comes as part of the online marketplace's global Circular Fashion Fund program, which aims to scale sustainable solutions in an industry increasingly under pressure to reduce its environmental...
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Kering celebrates 10 years of Women In Motion
In the ecosystem where fashion, film, and culture converge, Kering’s Women In Motion has carved out a space not only for reflection, but for redefinition. Launched by the French luxury group at the Festival de Cannes in 2015, the initiative has grown into a vital platform for recalibrating the gender narrative within the creative industries—one...
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London leads as Europe’s style and wellness capital, new study finds
A new pan-European analysis from beauty brand Catrice has cast a data-driven spotlight on the shifting intersection of fashion, beauty, and wellness across the continent — with London emerging as Europe’s definitive style capital, combining a high density of beauty services, wellness interest, and social media clout. The study, which evaluated...
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Young consumers boost second-hand fashion market growth
Leading charity retailer Traid has unveiled its TraidTogether initiative alongside significant new research providing valuable insights into the evolving second-hand fashion landscape in the UK. The national survey, conducted by Statista, offers fashion industry professionals a comprehensive view of current consumer behaviours and attitudes....
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Heritage as currency: Tod's latest campaign banks on next gen nostalgia
A new advertising campaign by Italian luxury footwear brand Tod's is a revelation of the opportunities and tensions facing heritage brands seeking contemporary relevance. The leather goods house has unveiled "Italian Diaries," a campaign that positions its signature Gommino driving shoe within a carefully constructed narrative of international...
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Fashion industry faces turmoil as U.S. tariffs bite
The “Liberation Day” tariffs announced by the U.S. administration on Wednesday has sent shockwaves through global industries and financial markets. It precipitated steep stock market declines and raising fears of an escalating international trade war. The U.S. dollar has similarly taken a hit, falling 1.6 percent amid heightened uncertainty....
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