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The 10 million dollar bag: Original Birkin smashes records at Paris auction

The first-ever Birkin bag designed by French luxury brand Hermes for celebrity Jane Birkin sold for 8.58 million euros (10 million dollars) at a Sotheby's auction in Paris on Thursday, smashing previous price records for a handbag. The modern design classic, owned by a well-known Paris-based handbag collector, sparked a telephone bidding war up...

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Dow to close three upstream European assests

Dow, a leading material science company, is set to close three upstream assets in Europe in response to structural challenges it is currently facing in the region. The decision is a follow-up to the European asset actions first published in April 2025 and has been approved by the Board of Directors. The three assets that will shut down include...

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Podcast: How uniforms shaped the modern school system

Articles of Interest, a podcast about what we wear and why, takes a look into the history of school uniforms. Once required by all public education organizations, this 46 minute podcast discusses how the uniform shaped the American school system until today.

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Original Birkin bag up for auction at Sotheby's

The original Birkin bag, created in 1985 after Jane Birkin's encounter with Jean-Louis Dumas, is now at auction. This historic piece, representing the origin of the iconic Birkin, is featured in the Fashion Icons including The Original Birkin auction at Sotheby's Paris on July 10.

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Paraiso Miami Swim Week generates over 75 million USD in economic impact

Paraiso Miami Swim Week, one of the leading organisers of Miami Swim Week, reportedly generated over 75 million US dollars at its 21st season. Taking place from May 28 to June 1, the event included more than 100 runway shows and 20 satellite events, attracting hundreds of buyers and editors from across the globe. In total, Paraiso Miami Swim...

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Demna confirms date for debut Gucci show

Designer Demna has revealed that his debut show for Gucci will take place in March 2026. This removes the spring/summer womenswear show, typically held at the end of September, from this year's calendar. "I need more than two months to develop a vision," Gucci's new chief design officer told fashion journalist Suzy Menkes. This was revealed in a...

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Magic, Project & Sourcing at Magic Las Vegas to reveal new ways to connect and scale at upcoming edition

Magic, Project, and Sourcing at Magic, the bi-annual fashion trade shows organized by Informa Markets, are set to return to the Las Vegas Convention Center with a sharpened and renewed focus on promoting retail growth. Taking place from August 18 to 20, the event is set to unite manufacturers, suppliers, brands, and buyers from across the globe...

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Is Canada Goose up for sale?

Bain Capital is reportedly considering selling part or all of its controlling stake in luxury apparel brand Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (Canada Goose). Bloomberg reports that the investment firm is working with advisors and gauging interest from potential buyers, according to sources close to the matter. Bain Capital acquired a majority stake in...

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Perfect Moment named in lawsuit, investor accused of sexual assault

Perfect Moment has been named as one of a number of defendants in a new lawsuit filed by the French skiwear brand’s former public relations consultant, Amanda Archer. While the brand itself has been accused of breaching contractual agreements in the 65-page filing, Archer has also brought allegations of sexual assault, battery and harassment...

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New investigation shines light on forced labour risks in Amazon seller supply chains

With Amazon Prime Days well underway and the online giant predicted to hit 23.8 billion US dollars this week, new research highlights the significant risks of forced labour hiding within Amazon sellers' supply chains. An investigation from human rights campaign organization Labour Behind the Label traced fashion products from three UK-based...

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E-commerce: Belgium faces "tsunami" of parcels from China

Brussels (Belgium) - A Belgian economic body believes that Belgium is facing a "tsunami" of small parcels sent by major players in Chinese e-commerce. It has stated that Belgium must urge the European Union to accelerate its customs reform, according to an opinion obtained on Thursday by AFP. The EU has been working for two years on a customs...

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Minnetonka launches reclamation collaborative dedicated to uplifting Native artistry

Minnesota-based footwear company Minnetonka has launched a new initiative, the Reclamation Collaborative, dedicated to uplifting Native artistry, continuing industry education, and assisting in redefining Indigenous representation in fashion. As a fourth-generation, family-owned brand, the initiative was created to support and honor the Native...