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Mexican Ricardo Seco's 'migrant pride' takes over 080 Barcelona Fashion

Madrid – Following the heartfelt tribute to Adolfo Domínguez, 080 Barcelona Fashion was once again filled with emotion on Thursday 16 April for the presentation of Mexican designer Ricardo Seco's latest collection. This was a committed and activist proposal, in keeping with the designer's creative codes. Seco arrived in Barcelona to make his...

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Belgian fashion awards 2026: Recognizing emerging talent in Belgian fashion

Nominations for the Belgian Fashion Awards 2026 are now open, with Belgian designers, brands, and fashion professionals invited to submit entries until May 11. Organised by Flanders District of Creativity, MAD Brussels, Wallonie-Bruxelles Design Mode, and Knack Weekend/Le Vif Weekend, the awards highlight the quality, creativity, and diversity...

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Switzerland: watch exports fall by 1 percent in March

Swiss watch exports contracted by one percent in March to 2.1 billion Swiss francs, driven down by the US market, according to figures published on Tuesday by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH). American market in decline In March, exports to the US, the largest market for Swiss watchmakers, fell by 1.6 percent compared to the same...

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The Fashion Pact and Fashion for Good launch Circular Fibre Collective

A new cross-industry initiative has been launched by major players in the circular fashion world that have set out to accelerate the adoption and scaling of textile-to-textile (T2T) recycled and next generation fibres. The UK’s Fashion Pact and Dutch organisation Fashion for Good have come together to introduce the Circular Fibre Collective, an...

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Kering appoints Chanel and Mandarin Oriental executives to board for enhanced luxury strategy

As the global market becomes increasingly complex, François-Henri Pinault's group is restructuring its governance. Kering has appointed Marie-Hélène Chenut, formerly of Chanel, and Laurent Kleitman of Mandarin Oriental to its board, opting for industry expertise and operational excellence in ultra-luxury. The statement released on April 21,...

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CBP launches new tool for consolidated duty refunds

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched the first phase of its new refund system for duties collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), introducing the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool. Now live via the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal, CAPE allows importers...

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Clarks returns to profitability as turnaround strategy takes hold

British footwear brand Clarks has reported a return to the black for the financial year ended December 31, 2025. The Somerset-based company achieved an operating profit of 66.30 million pounds (89.55 million dollars), a significant recovery from the 18.10 million pounds loss recorded during the previous year. The group attributed this...

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Clarks launches digital marketplace with over 100 partner brands

Clarks has launched a new digital marketplace, ‘Brands now at Clarks’, marking a notable step in its strategy to expand beyond footwear into a broader lifestyle offering. The UK-based platform has introduced more than 100 partner brands to its e-commerce platform for the first time, allowing customers to shop across categories including...

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NYC garment industry receives boost with 1.7 million dollar Local Production Fund

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), in partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), has announced the continuation of its Fashion Manufacturing Initiative (FMI) with the launch of a new Local Production Fund, backed by a combined 1.7 million dollar investment. The fund is designed to support New York...

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Fashion pulse: Canada - March 2026

Consumer prices (March) Clothing and footwear prices in Canada fell 0.42 percent year-on-year in March, according to Statistics Canada (StatCan), even as headline inflation rose plus 2.39 percent. The 2.81 percentage-point gap between fashion prices and the overall consumer basket is structurally unusual for an OECD economy — Canadian clothing...

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Leicester Made gears up for expanded edition amid efforts to rewrite the city's manufacturing reputation

Leicester Made is gearing up for a new edition this year under an expanded banner: Leicester Made & Regions. The shift is reflective of a broader movement underway across the UK, as manufacturing hubs in Manchester, Scotland and London seek to align under a shared push for domestic production. What was once a city-specific showcase is now...

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QVC’s US parent company files for bankruptcy

QVC Group, the US parent company of TV and social shopping firm QVC, has filed for bankruptcy after entering into a restructuring support agreement (RSA) with shareholders that hold a significant majority of its outstanding funded debt. The deal includes a prepackaged financial restructuring plan designed with the intention of reducing debt and...