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Fashion as an emotional blanket

In response to ongoing global turmoil, womenswear for Fall 2025 will offer a comforting embrace, with designs that prioritize introspection and emotional security. As consumers increasingly seek solace and protection in their wardrobes, the focus will shift toward soft, enveloping layers that serve both physical and emotional needs. This season,...

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FW25 women’s buyer’s guide: Nine not-to-be-missed key items

The fw25 ready-to-wear collections from ‘the big four’ cities are set to kick off in New York on February 6, 2025. Looking ahead to the forthcoming season, it is becoming apparent that ‘Cocooning’ will be a key word, with cozy sweater knits and fleece-lined parkas. High necklines and long lengths for dresses and skirts look fresh. After several...

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Lee launches new menswear range under Lee X

Denim brand Lee has launched a new product platform under the name Lee X, which is geared towards helping men find the best fit and modern designs. Encompassing a new capsule collection, the Lee X platform builds on Lee’s best-selling Extreme Motion line for men, which introduced stretch fabrics and flexible waistbands to men’s denim nine years...

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Vera Bradley unveils cost efficiency plan to save $20 million ahead of fiscal year 2026

Vera Bradley, Inc. has unveiled a new strategic cost efficiency initiative for the upcoming fiscal year 2026, which is predicted to cut company costs by approximately 20 million dollars annually. The announcement comes weeks after Vera Bradley’s largest shareholder, Fund 1, published a letter that it sent to the women’s accessories brand board...

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N Brown appoints new CEO of retail

British retail conglomerate N Brown Group has announced the appointment of Dene Jones as its new chief executive officer of retail. Jones, who is scheduled to take up the position from 1 February, will succeed Sarah Welsh, who is due to step down from the role after serving for five years. Upon entering the position, at which time he will also...

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Jaimee Lupton launches new fragrance and bodycare brand

Serial beauty entrepreneur Jaimee Lupton, founder of Monday Haircare, Osāna Naturals and Being, has launched a new range of mood-matching fragrance and bodycare products. Called ‘Daise’ the new beauty line has been designed to offer a fresh and fun approach to fragrance and body care catering to discerning elder Gen Alpha and young Gen Zs, which...

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Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Award recipient announced

Jameel Mohammed, founder and designer of Khiry, an afrofuturist luxury jewelry brand established in 2016, made history last night as the first recipient of the inaugural Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewelry Designer Award. “I have long believed in the power of Tiffany & Co. as an American luxury brand. I am an American luxury designer and I am really...

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Proxy advisor backs Boohoo’s call to vote against Frasers’ resolutions

Boohoo has stated that an independent proxy adviser has backed its position for shareholders to vote against a resolution brought forth by Frasers Group, which is seeking the removal of Mahmud Kamani as a director. In making its recommendation, Glass Lewis is believed to have recognised the initiation of “significant actions” by Boohoo in recent...

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Loop Industries terminates South Korean deal, India plan moves forward

Loop Industries, the operator of PET plastic and polyester fibre recycling technology, has announced the breakdown of its joint venture with South Korean Geo Centric (SKGC). The duo had initially established their relationship in early 2023 with the intention to construct and operate an Infinite Loop manufacturing facility in Ulsan, South Korea....

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Pre-owned watch market normalises after the speculative boom

Zurich – The frenzied demand for pre-owned watches has subsided, but the market continues to organise itself and grow faster than that of new watches, according to a study published on Thursday by Deloitte. The pre-owned watch market had accelerated in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic before experiencing a sharp reversal, but remains poised for...

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Sandro opens first store in India

Sandro is opening its first store in India. The French brand is settling in the city of Mumbai, as announced in a press release. The first Indian store paves the way for further expansion in South Asia. Sandro's first store in Mumbai mirrors the signature design of its flagship stores around the world. The 150-square-metre location will showcase...

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Pitti: MM6 Maison Margiela sees the Florentine sun off

MM6 Maison Margiela evoked the night in Florence, showcasing the versatility of black. The avant-garde label was a guest at the ongoing edition of menswear trade show Pitti Uomo on Wednesday evening, where it presented its menswear collection. The brand focused on various shades of black, complemented by select pieces in shimmering blue and...