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Hoka appoints Antoine Berthoud as EMEA sports marketing director

Hoka has a new sports marketing director for its EMEA market. Antoine Berthoud, who started at the company as a freelancer in 2013, will now oversee the brand’s sports event portfolio and consumer activations in the region. “14 years ago, I joined HOKA as an intern. Today, I’m taking the next step as EMEA Sports Marketing Director at Hoka,”...

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New Zealand Fashion Week 2026: Indigenous fashion takes center stage

New Zealand Fashion Week 2026 placed Indigenous fashion at the centre of its 25th-anniversary edition, with Kāhui Collective’s 16-designer runway, an inaugural Indigenous Symposium and multiple Māori and Pacific-led shows. The program was a big step towards Indigenous representation, which has long been a part of NZFW, but has expanded in recent...

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Shein to make market debut in Hong Kong in September

Hong Kong - Shein will debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on September 1, the fast-fashion retailer said on Monday, in a long-awaited listing that would value the group at close to US$27 billion. The online retailer plans to offer 280 million shares at a price between HK$47.60 and HK$49.50, raising up to HK$13.86 billion (US$1.7 billion), it...

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Shein: heavily criticised, yet millions of customers remain

Paris - Having become the symbol of ultra-fast fashion in recent years, Shein is preparing for its stock market debut in Hong Kong in September. The company has found itself targeted by multiple European and French initiatives aimed at regulating its operations. Investigations, sanctions and controversies have not, however, prevented the Asian...

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Pope's 'couturier of the sacred' fueled by faith

Santarcangelo di Romagna, Italy - Far from the solemn pomp of the Vatican, nestled under the arcades of the mountain town of Santarcangelo di Romagna, a tailor clad all in black leaned over his sketch. With a few strokes of his pencil, Filippo Sorcinelli brought to life a flowing liturgical robe -- fitting for the man whose artistry and faith...

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Kenneth Cole enters handbags, expanding its contemporary womenswear push

Kenneth Cole is launching its first handbag collection for fall 2026, continuing its expansion plans into womenswear. Developed under the creative direction of Emily Cole, executive vice president, creative director and product strategy of the brand, the collection features 15 styles. "Handbags are an important part of the way women move through...

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Buckle posts Q2 sales rise amid slight profit drop

US apparel retailer Buckle reported net income of 44.4 million dollars for the second quarter ended August 1, 2026, down from 45 million dollars in the prior-year period. Diluted earnings per share reached 0.87 dollars, compared to 0.89 dollars in the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Despite the slight decline in profit, net sales for the 13-week...

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Natalie Levy: How the CEO rebuilt Aéropostale and Lucky Brand

Natalie Levy arrived at Aéropostale in 2017 as president and chief merchandise officer, just two months after the company had been removed from a 243.3 million dollar bankruptcy sale. She was the first executive hire brought in to rebuild the brand, which was known at the time for selling mainly logo T-shirts and fleece for young consumers. She...

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Allotment-Core: SS27 ready-to-wear trend prediction

With less than a month until the "Big Four" SS27 runway season kicks off, a fresh home-and-garden aesthetic is taking root. Dubbed ‘allotment-core,’ this emerging trend steps up as the natural successor to ‘Coastal Grandma’ and ‘Cottagecore.’ The look defines itself through breathable linen, crisp cotton, and intricate crochet pieces—all...

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Falic Group cquires DFS' luxury retail concessions at Zayed International Airport

Parent company of Duty Free Americas, the Falic Group, is expanding its presence in luxury travel retail through the acquisition of DFS’ business at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. The group has agreed to acquire 100 percent of DFS’ luxury travel retail concessions at the airport, giving Duty Free Americas an immediate presence in the...

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Mamas & Papas completes refinancing after record year

British retailer Mamas & Papas has completed a refinancing that it says will strengthen its financial position and support the next stage of its growth strategy, following a record year for the nursery retailer. Existing investor Bluegem Capital Partners has reinvested in the business alongside new investors including alternative investment...

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Beyond vague claims: Oeko-Tex CEO on the importance of evidence-based sustainability

Fashion has spent years promoting sustainability through collections, labels and broad claims, but growing regulatory scrutiny and high-profile greenwashing accusations are now making brands more reluctant to talk publicly about their environmental progress. This phenomenon has been dubbed ‘greenhushing’, a concept that isn’t new, but is...