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Independent brands and creativity define the 42nd edition of Riga Fashion Week

In a period where multinational brands are struggling to restore turnover and remain bound by brand DNA and archives, the current generation of Latvian fashion is instead playing with deep-rooted history and healthy creativity, two factors that defined the most recent edition of Riga Fashion Week. Riga developed a fashion sensibility and...

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‘Loi Violland’, France's anti-fast fashion law: Brussels hits the brakes again

France's ambitious ‘anti-fast-fashion law’ (Loi Violland) is in limbo. Although the French Senate approved the law in 2025, the European Commission (EC), which had already raised objections last September, vetoed it again in April. Brussels argues that the law disrupts the principles of the European single market and is discriminatory, as stated...

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Succession and ambitions: Bernard Arnault holds firm at LVMH shareholder meeting

Addressing shareholders of the world's leading luxury group, LVMH, its CEO Bernard Arnault, 77, has postponed the debate on his succession. He preferred to set medium-term goals for his group instead. The topic of succession prompted one of the very first questions from shareholders at the general meeting in Paris on Thursday. When asked about...

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Zalando consolidates partnership models – Connected Retail to be discontinued

Zalando is consolidating its partner models and, in line with this, is discontinuing its Connected Retail programme. The Berlin-based e-commerce company confirmed the move to FashionUnited, following an initial report by trade publication Schuhkurier. The Connected Retail technology is set to be discontinued by June 30, 2027. In a statement...

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"Made in China" hopes for improvement with Trump visit

Canton - In the heat of a vast wholesale market in southern China, surrounded by clothing and footwear, traders are hoping that Donald Trump's announced visit will ease the American tariffs penalising their exports. Manufacturers and factories in Guangdong province, the country's manufacturing heartland, have borne the full brunt of the White...

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EssilorLuxottica Q1 Revenues Up 10.8 percent

EssilorLuxottica on Wednesday announced that consolidated revenue for the first quarter of 2026 reached 7,127 million euros, representing a year-on-year increase of 10.8 percent at constant exchange rates compared to 6,848 million euros in the first quarter of 2025. Revenue grew 4.1 percent at current exchange rates. Professional Solutions...

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Artificial intelligence in education: IED Milano's new fashion curriculum

IED Milano has introduced artificial intelligence into its fashion curriculum through a new partnership with Modelia, reflecting a broader shift in how digital tools are being integrated into design education. The collaboration sees Modelia’s platform incorporated into the second-year Fashion Design programme, where students are using AI to...

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Asos results: revenue declines, adjusted EBITDA up 51 percent

UK online retailer Asos has announced its interim results for the 26 weeks to March 1, 2026, revealing a 14 percent drop in first-half revenue to 1.12 billion pounds and a 137.9 million pounds statutory loss before tax despite a significant 51 percent increase in adjusted EBITDA. The report highlights a period of structural recalibration, where...

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Stéphane Rolland presents his new bridal collection from Barcelona

Madrid – Accompanied by his muse, Spanish model, presenter and entrepreneur Nieves Álvarez, French couturier Stéphane Rolland enchanted Barcelona with a show of his latest bridal and eveningwear creations. The collection was presented on Wednesday evening as part of Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week 2026, set to the music of Manuel de Falla and...

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Exploring denim trends and education at Denim Première Vision Milan

Denim Première Vision Milan 2026 will return to Superstudio Più on May 20–21, bringing together industry professionals, educators and students to explore developments shaping the global denim sector and upcoming Autumn/Winter 2027–28 trends. Held under the patronage of the Municipality of Milan, the ninth Milan edition aims to combine sourcing,...

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Euratex: European textile and clothing industry contracts for third consecutive year

The European textile and clothing industry contracted for the third consecutive year in the 2025 financial year, according to the annual report from industry association Euratex. The report documents a continued decline in production, employment and confidence within the sector. The report shows that production volumes fell further in 2025....

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Spanish executive Diego Teijeiro leaves Inditex to lead H&M's global technology division

H&M is strengthening its commitment to digital transformation with the appointment of Diego Teijeiro as the group's new global chief information officer (CIO). As exclusively reported by Modaes, the Spanish executive, who has over two decades of experience at Inditex, will take up the position from May 25. In this role, Teijeiro will join the...