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Sustainable momentum: Ecoalf sees double-digit growth
Spanish sustainable fashion label Ecoalf is strengthening its global positioning with a double-digit revenue increase and the strategic expansion of its retail footprint in Europe and Asia. For the fiscal year 2024 ending February 28, 2025, Ecoalf recorded a +20 percent year-over-year growth, with sales reaching 58 million euros, up from 46.8...
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Podcast: Steve Madden speaks candidly about career highs and lows
In ‘The Cutting Room Floor’ podcast, American entrepreneur Steve Madden spoke openly about his career, including the highs and lows. He also shared his views on trade tariffs and the current state of fashion retail. Madden began his career in the fashion world as a footwear designer and quickly made a name for himself in the industry. In 1990,...
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South Summit 2025 Opens in Madrid: Focus on AI, sustainability and innovation
The 14th edition of South Summit, the global event on entrepreneurship and innovation organised by IE University, officially opened on Wednesday, June 4, in Madrid. The three-day gathering is being held at La Nave, the innovation hub of the Madrid City Council, and will run through June 6. This year’s edition aims to surpass the success of 2024,...
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Spring/Summer 2026 Trend Report: Navigating a Season of Reorientation and Mindful Expression
Executive summary: A confluence of introspection and innovation defines SS26 The spring/summer 2026 season emerges against a complex global backdrop, marked by socio-political reorientations, a heightened awareness of environmental urgencies, and a collective yearning for authenticity and connection in an increasingly digital world. Trend...
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Podcast: Andrew Rosen on the Evolution of American fashion
Andrew Rosen, the founder of Theory and an investor in brands such as Rag & Bone, Alice & Olivia, Skims, and Veronica Beard, engages in a conversation with Lauren about American fashion and retail. Their discussion includes various facets of the industry, Rosen's latest project, his investment approach, changes within the industry since the...
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Carlyle close to finalising sale of Twinset for just under 200 million euros
US fund Carlyle is about to conclude an agreement to sell the Italian ready-to-wear brand Twinset to the investment groups Borletti and Quadrivio, according to sources close to the matter cited by Reuters. The transaction, expected in the coming days, would value the brand at just under 200 million euros, amid significant debt. Founded in 1987...
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Podcast: Outfits that both Millenials and Gen Z can agree on
This week's "Nothing to Wear" episode features the host, in conversation with social media star Liv James, exploring matching sets, sheer skirts, and the ongoing fashion debate between Gen Z and millennials. They challenge the notion of age-related clothing restrictions and discuss how both generations can find inspiration in each other's style.
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Podcast: 8 tips for making your clothing last long
In this 36-minute episode of the Styl-ish podcast, the three hosts share 8 practical tips for prolonging the lifespan of your favorite clothing items. Tune in to learn essential cleaning and care guidelines for your wardrobe. Source: Styl-ish podcast
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Weaving culture and couture: Dorothy Grant on four decades of Haida fashion
Internationally acclaimed fashion designer and traditional Haida artist Dorothy Grant joins Dressed: The History of Fashion to reflect on her pioneering four-decade career. Blending contemporary design with Haida cultural heritage, Grant’s work represents "10,000 years of living Haida culture." This episode marks the release of the first...
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Aeffe: Losses widen during Q1 as global slowdown impacts retail and wholesale
The board of directors of Italian fashion group Aeffe Spa, which owns Alberta Ferretti, Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini, Moschino and Pollini, approved the interim management report as of March 31, 2025. Consolidated revenues totalled 61.7 million euros, compared to 80.2 million euros in 2024, a decrease of 23.3 percent at constant exchange rates...
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