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Longchamp awarded B Corp certification to further its CSR strategy

French luxury leather goods company Longchamp has been awarded B Corp certification, recognising the independent, family-owned business' long-standing commitment to responsible craftsmanship, governance and measurable impact. The B Corp certification showcases that a company has met high standards of social and environmental performance,...

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Scottish fashion seeks new talent for homespun crafts

Far from the glamour of fashion weeks in Paris, Milan and London, a nondescript cashmere mill on Scotland's western coast that supplies luxury labels hopes local training programmes can attract new talent. "It's a dying trade," 61-year-old Maria Wade said of her job as a "greasy mender" at Alex Begg, a semi-rural mill that has been based in Ayr...

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UK King opens London Fashion Week despite brother's arrest

London Fashion Week launched on Thursday with a rare visit from King Charles III only hours after his brother Andrew's sensational arrest -- his presence overshadowing an event traditionally focused on revealing new talent. The king surprised crowds when his car pulled up outside the opening show -- on a day when headlines were dominated by the...

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What do the election results mean for Bangladesh’s garment and textile sector?

Following the unprecedented unrest of late 2024 and the subsequent interim administration, Bangladesh voted last Thursday and declared results on Friday: The BNP-led alliance won 209 seats and the Jamaat-led bloc secured 68 in the 297 constituencies for which results were declared. For the ready-made garment (RMG) sector—the very heartbeat of...

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Walmart highlights fashion strength while navigating macroeconomic headwinds

The US-based retail giant Walmart concluded fiscal year 2026 with record annual revenue of 713.16 billion dollars, marking a 4.7 percent increase (5.1 percent in constant currency). Despite achieving standalone profitability in its e-commerce segment, management emphasized a balanced outlook for fiscal year 2027, factoring in significant...

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Eddie Bauer retains RCS Real Estate Advisors as consultant for bankruptcy proceedings

Eddie Bauer has retained RCS Real Estate Advisors, a national retail real estate advisory firm, to serve as its consultant during its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. In its role, RCS is set to advise Eddie Bauer in all matters related to real estate. The announcement comes weeks after the outdoor retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and...

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Moncler navigates market softness with slight FY2025 revenue growth

Italian fashion company Moncler Group posted a slight revenue increase for the 2025 financial year, driven by growth at its Moncler and Stone Island brands. However, profit fell short of the previous year's level. This was according to a business report published by the parent company, Moncler SpA, on Thursday evening. According to the report,...

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Aritzia buys Fred Segal as it accelerates US expansion

Aritzia has reportedly acquired Fred Segal from Fred Segal Family LLC, as the Canadian womenswear brand continues on its strong growth path. In addition to purchasing the Fred Segal brand, intellectual property, and trademarks, Aritzia is also said to have secured the lease for 8100 Melrose Avenue, the original location of Fred Segal’s flagship...

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Wuthering Heights rolls out global fashion-led marketing campaign

What appears at first glance to be another prestige literary adaptation has emerged as one of the most extensive fashion and lifestyle marketing campaigns attached to a film release, not seen since Barbie. Wuthering Heights has been supported by a global, multi-category rollout that positions the film less as a standalone cultural product and...

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Madewell, Reformation and C&A partner with Fiber Club from Circ to accelerate use of recycled textiles

Lifestyle brand Madewell, Los Angeles-based fashion brand Reformation, and European retailer C&A are three of the newest brand partners to join the Fiber Club initiative from Circ, a US-based textile-to-textile recycler. The three new brand partners, together with fiber manufacturer Lenzing and Linz Textil, a European manufacturer of yarns,...

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New Balance achieves 9.2 billion dollars in annual sales

US sportswear giant New Balance achieved a notable feat for 2025, recording an annual global sales growth of 19 percent year-over-year, amounting to 9.2 billion dollars. The figures were shared in a business update by the company’s president and CEO, Joe Preston, who noted that this was New Balance’s fifth consecutive year of double-digit...

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Africa Fashion Up opens applications for 6th edition in Paris

Africa Fashion Up, a Paris-based platform dedicated to promoting contemporary African fashion, has opened applications for its sixth edition. Organised by the Share Africa Association in collaboration with the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, the 2026 programme will accept submissions from February 17 to April 17. Founded in 2020 by...