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Maje to expand Canadian presence through Holt Renfrew partnership

SMCP’s Maje is set to expand in Canada, where it is planning to open three new stores via a partnership with luxury department retailer Holt Renfrew. As reported by WWD, the French label is opening a shop-in-shop in Toronto’s Square One Mississauga mall on August 15. This will be followed by a location in downtown Calgary, Alberta, on August 22,...

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Lucyd smart eyewear drives revenue surge for Innovative Eyewear

Innovative Eyewear Inc. has reported significant revenue growth for the second quarter of 2025, driven by the success of its new smart eyewear products. The company's net revenue for the quarter was 0.58 million dollars, marking an 88 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth was fuelled by strong consumer demand for the...

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Kizik brings legal dispute with Skechers to Europe

HandsFree Labs (HFL), the parent company of Kizik, has extended its legal dispute with Skechers USA to Europe, where it has now filed a trademark infringement complaint with the Unified Patent Court in Munich, Germany. In the complaint, issued by Fast IP, LLC – the intellectual property (IP) holding company of HFL – and seen by WWD, a disputed...

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Podcast: Interview with Casablanca founder Charaf Tajer

The Fashion your Seatbelt podcast shares with listeners one-on-one conversations with some of fashion's up-and-coming voices. This edition features Charaf Tajer founder of Casablanca, a luxury brand that was launched in 2018. The French-Moroccan designer shares his journey and growth over the past 7 years, all which has lead up to the opening of...

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Pandora reports strong Q2 despite economic headwinds

In the second quarter of 2025, Pandora delivered strong revenue growth and healthy margins, navigating a turbulent global economy marked by currency fluctuations, tariffs, and rising commodity prices. The company reported 8 percent organic growth to 7,075 million Danish krone for the quarter, with a 3 percent increase in like-for-like sales and...

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SZA named first artistic director of Vans

Fashion brand Vans has appointed its first artistic director. The role has gone to artist SZA. The Grammy winner will oversee new campaigns and exclusive collections, according to the press release. Vans praises SZA for her “genre-transcending sound and radical authenticity”. “She challenges fashion codes and cultural expectations and encourages...

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“Brat Green” and beyond: What fashion designers can learn about colour trade marks

When Charli XCX dropped her album “Brat” last year, she didn’t just spark a music frenzy - she launched a colour moment. The acid-lime shade dubbed “Brat Green” flooded social media, merchandise, beauty and fashion. Designers such as Prada, McQueen and Fendi adopted the colour, making it one of 2024’s defining visuals. Fast forward to Summer...

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Perfect Moment Q1 revenue jumps 51 percent on strategic initiatives

Perfect Moment Ltd., a luxury skiwear and lifestyle brand, reported strong revenue increase of 51 percent to 1.5 million dollars for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2025. This growth was attributed to the successful launch of new revenue streams, including collaborations and partnerships, as well as sustained strength in its e-commerce...

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British retailer Boden to open debut US store in Georgia

British fashion and lifestyle retailer Boden is set to open its first full-priced US retail store in Atlanta, Georgia. Located at 5165 Avalon Boulevard, Alpharetta, the 2,000 square-foot store is slated to open mid-November and will offer a curated selection of the retailer’s womenswear collection, including outerwear, partywear, knitwear, and...

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Paul Smith extends Fashion Residency programme to US with CFDA

British designer Paul Smith has expanded his brand’s existing Fashion Residency programme to students in the US. In partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), for the initiative’s second edition the Paul Smith Foundation will be selecting one American designer to join the residency at Studio Smithfield in London. The...

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Brazilian government responds to US tariffs with new economic measures

One week after the United States imposed a 50 percent surcharge on products imported from Brazil, the Brazilian government announced the "Brasil Soberano" Provisional Measure. The announcement, made on the morning of Wednesday, August 13, at the Planalto Palace in Brasília, was attended by President Lula, ministers, heads of the Chamber and...

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'It's a microphone': Nairobi slum pageant gives platform to voiceless

A stone's throw from Kenya's largest informal settlement, a young woman glides down a spotlit catwalk, her delicate white dress at odds with the fake blood splattered across it and the tape covering her lips reading: "Stop, silence, gender-based violence". The annual "Mr and Ms Kibera" pageant in Nairobi, gleefully attended by hundreds, is about...