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US apparel imports fell 13% in May 2025
The Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) released the May 2025 trade data this week, providing a detailed look at US textile and apparel imports. While overall imports show some growth year-to-date, the apparel sector experienced a notable dip in May, with specific attention on China's evolving position as a key supplier. In May 2025, total...
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Podcast: How uniforms shaped the modern school system
Articles of Interest, a podcast about what we wear and why, takes a look into the history of school uniforms. Once required by all public education organizations, this 46 minute podcast discusses how the uniform shaped the American school system until today.
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Original Birkin bag up for auction at Sotheby's
The original Birkin bag, created in 1985 after Jane Birkin's encounter with Jean-Louis Dumas, is now at auction. This historic piece, representing the origin of the iconic Birkin, is featured in the Fashion Icons including The Original Birkin auction at Sotheby's Paris on July 10.
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Podcast: Alessandro Michele sits down with Fashion Neurosis
In this episode of Fashion Neurosis, host Bella Freud sits down with iconic designer Alessandro Michele to discuss his time designing for Gucci, and using fashion for self-expression. The current creative director of Valentino also discusses going to the same fashion school in Rome with the host.
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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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