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20 years on: A brief history of Tokyo’s fashion week

As the 20th edition of Tokyo Fashion Week begins to wrap up, it seems an apt time to look back on the evolution of Japan’s leading fashion event and how it has been reshaped over its lifespan. This season, under the theme ‘Be The Seam That Connects The World - JFW 20 + 20’, the fashion week wished not only to pay tribute to its 20-year history,...

Marcolin acquired by California-based Vsp Vision

Vsp Vision has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Marcolin from private equity firm Pai Partners and other minority shareholders. The acquisition of Marcolin represents a significant investment in the sector by the California-based Vsp Vision. The company stated that this will allow it to offer even more value to its...

Overview of AI virtual stylists software

AI Virtual Stylists have become essential tools for forward-thinking businesses seeking to elevate customer experience, streamline operations, and boost profitability in an increasingly digital marketplace. Across the global apparel sector, thousands of brands—from large retailers to independent boutiques—are adopting AI-powered styling...

eBay expands Authenticity Guarantee to cover apparel

eBay has expanded its Authenticity Guarantee to cover apparel in the United Kingdom, ensuring its authentication service covers entire looks from head to toe. The online marketplace’s expanded authentication service for luxury watches, handbags, sneakers, and jewelry represents a major step in eBay’s efforts to establish greater trust in the...

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Skechers opens first-ever US Performance store in Miami, Florida

Footwear giant Skechers has opened its debut Performance store format in the United States. The new 26,017-square-foot retail store is located at the Dolphin Mall in Miami, Florida, and is the company’s biggest factory mall store in the world. Building on the success of other performance stores in Canada, Europe, and Chile, the new store offers...

Venice Film Festival: A red carpet pulpit for 'King Giorgio' Armani

For decades, the red carpet of the Venice Film Festival was one of Giorgio Armani's most high-profile catwalks, with the stars of cinema donning his elegant creations for the eyes of the world. With the death on Thursday, at age 91, of Italy's most famous fashion designer, the prestigious festival on the sandy Lido closes a long chapter, marked...

Zegna Group profit up 53 percent in H1 2025

The Ermenegildo Zegna Group (Zegna Group) reported a profit of 47.9 million euros in the first half of 2025. This represents a 53 percent increase compared to the 31.3 million euros recorded in H1 2024. Adjusted EBIT totalled 68.7 million euros, compared to 80.9 million euros in H1 2024. Revenues reached 927.7 million euros, marking a 3.4...

Roka London expands into resale via Continue

Recycled bag brand Roka London has announced the launch of its own resale platform, designed in partnership with Continue, a provider in resale technology. The marketplace, which is accessible directly via the brand’s existing e-commerce site, enables customers to both buy and sell authenticated Roka London items as a means of extending the life...

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How Botika is transforming brand content creation with AI-powered fashion photography

Doubling your customer base is a common goal that most fashion startups share. But doubling your customer base within the span of a month? That's a different story, one that Botika AI, a generative AI fashion company specializing in the creation of content and product photos using AI models, found itself in last December. A perhaps enviable, but...

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Arket opens first store in Ireland

Arket is venturing into the retail landscape of Ireland. The H&M-owned brand has unveiled its first physical store in the region. Located at 60 Dawson Street in Dublin, the 810 square metre space spans two floors. Within the store, Arket stocks a full assortment of ready-to-wear and accessories for both men and women, as well as childrenswear,...