Articles by Don-Alvin Adegeest
Copenhagen Fashion Week sets early tone for SS26 trends
The Spring/Summer 2026 buying season began in Copenhagen this month, with Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) consolidating its status as the first major fixture on the global fashion calendar. Acting as an early trend indicator for the luxury market, the event provided wholesale buyers with a clear picture of what will drive assortments in the...
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Immigration raids disrupt US second-hand clothing supply chains
Heightened immigration enforcement in southern US border states is causing labour shortages, inventory backlogs and shipment delays in the second-hand clothing sector, shows data from Bank and Vogue, a global leader in the facilitation, logistics, purchase and reselling of wholesale used goods. The delays are raising concerns over the stability...
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Vogue Italia and Kering bring Cinemoda Club to Milan
This September, just as Milan Fashion Week kicks into full gear, Vogue Italia and Kering are introducing Cinemoda Club, a three-day film series designed to spotlight the deep, ongoing connection between fashion and cinema. Running from 25 to 27 September, Cinemoda Club will take over three of Milan’s most iconic independent cinemas Arlecchino,...
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Martha Stewart launches science‑led skincare brand amid celebrity beauty boom
Lifestyle icon Martha Stewart is entering the prestige skincare arena with Elm Biosciences, a pared‑down dual format line developed alongside board‑certified dermatologist Dr Dhaval Bhanusali. The brand, launching direct‑to‑consumer in the UK and US this September, debuts with two clinically targeted products: the A3O Elemental Serum at 135...
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Fashion's digital reckoning: Why the EU's Product Passport mandate will reshape the Industry
As the European Union tightens its grip on environmental regulation, fashion brands across the continent, and beyond, are bracing for a seismic shift. At the heart of the upcoming regulatory wave lies the Digital Product Passport (DPP), a central feature of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which becomes enforceable in...
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Bianca Saunders and Puma bring Jamaican heritage to east London
British-Jamaican designer Bianca Saunders has never been one to follow the obvious path. Known for her thoughtful exploration of identity, masculinity and cultural memory, Saunders now joins forces with sportswear brand Puma to mark Jamaican Independence Day with a three-day pop-up experience in east London. Running from 7 to 10 August at 137A...
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Prada results underscore weaker luxury demand
Miu Miu is having a moment. The brand claimed the number one spot on Lyst’s Q2 Hottest Brands Index, with Prada landing just a few places behind in fourth. But while the buzz is real, fuelled by clever styling, viral looks, and a steady stream of celebrity endorsements, it only tells part of the story. Scratch beneath the surface, and Prada...
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Sofia Coppola to spotlight Marc Jacobs in new documentary
Sofia Coppola will debut her first-ever documentary at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, offering an intimate portrait of American fashion designer Marc Jacobs. The film, titled Marc by Sofia, a play on the now-discontinued Marc by Marc Jacobs, diffusion line, reported Wallpaper, will screen out of competition at the 81st edition of the festival,...
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Fashion sector emissions surge amid overproduction and polyester dependency
The apparel industry, already under scrutiny for its environmental footprint, recorded a 7.5 percent increase in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023, according to the Apparel Impact Institute’s (Aii) annual report Taking Stock of Progress Against the Roadmap to Net Zero 2025. The findings underscore a troubling reversal: it is the first...
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Jonathan Anderson and Luca Guadagnino to reunite in a fusion of fashion and film
When Challengers captivated audiences in 2024, it wasn’t just the taut storyline of love and rivalry on the tennis court that drew attention. The film’s stylish aesthetic, driven by a wardrobe of preppy, high-fashion sportswear, elevated it into a cultural moment. Behind its distinct visual flair was Jonathan Anderson, then creative director of...
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