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Mustang at Pitti Uomo: Ready for the next phase of growth

Mustang returns to Pitti Uomo. Following its debut in January, the German denim brand now aims to establish concrete partnerships and drive its international expansion. In an interview, CEO Andreas Baur discusses wholesale strategy, product development and his goals for 2026. You exhibited at Pitti Uomo for the first time in January and are...

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Artificial intelligence can unlock up to 320 billion euros for European retail

Amsterdam — Artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend but an active force reshaping the European retail value chain. A collaborative report 'Rewiring retail in Europe: The AI imperative' published by European retail association EuroCommerce and global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company last week, reveals that end-to-end AI...

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Emerging designers explore cultural heritage at Graduate Fashion Week 2026

Fashion students at Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA) are bringing personal stories and cultural traditions to the forefront of their work after earning multiple nominations and shortlist placements at Graduate Fashion Week 2026. Among the emerging designers selected for the Graduate Fashion Week Collective Show are Raven,...

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When haute couture reinvents the white shirt: event collaboration by Bourrienne Paris X and Charles de Vilmorin

Paris - It is an unexpected yet natural union of two seemingly opposite worlds. A shared commitment to excellence brings them together. On one hand, there is Bourrienne Paris X, the Parisian authority on the white shirt and a guardian of savoir-faire inherited from the Directoire period, known for its impeccable cuts and fine materials. On the...

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Naf Naf's revival strategy: revised pricing and shop-in-shop format

Saint-Malo, France - The Beaumanoir group announced on Wednesday the integration of the Naf Naf brand into La Halle stores. This reorganisation follows the acquisition of the Naf Naf and Jennyfer brands, finalised in summer 2025. Through this move, the group is accelerating its multi-brand strategy in the lifestyle market and aims to target a...

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Germany's payment landscape shifts: Cashless transactions lead, but cash remains popular

Frankfurt - Card and smartphone are replacing notes and coins. Consumers in Germany made their daily purchases more frequently without cash last year, a representative study by the Bundesbank has revealed. Cash was still by far the most used payment method in Germany in 2025, but for the first time since the central bank's initial analysis in...

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S.Oliver Group drives retail expansion with new PTH joint venture

Rottendorf - S.Oliver Group announced on Tuesday the formation of a new joint venture with the Bischofswerda, Saxony-based retail company Private Textiles Holding GmbH (PTH Group). The new joint venture, Brand Collective GmbH, will be responsible for “the takeover, continuation and strategic repositioning” of retail spaces previously operated by...

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Video: How Arts University Plymouth fosters creative independence in fashion design

Heather Martin, the course leader for the BA Fashion Design program at Arts University Plymouth, outlines the program's philosophy, which targets ambitious and independent-minded students seeking to innovate in a rapidly evolving industry. The curriculum focuses on empowering students to build confidence and amplify their unique creative...

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Video: A study in collected design in Tory Burch's Paris apartment

Fashion designer Tory Burch offers an intimate look inside her Paris apartment, showcasing a design philosophy rooted in the principle that a home should feel "collected, not decorated." Embracing this curated aesthetic, Burch demonstrates how she seamlessly blends antique history with contemporary flair to create a space that feels deeply...

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The Hundreds teams up with Jack in the Box for 75th anniversary collection

LA-based streetwear brand The Hundreds has partnered with fast-food chain Jack in the Box to celebrate the latter’s 75th anniversary, creating a special capsule collection to mark the occasion. Part of a broader, four-part collaboration, the second drop of the Jack in the Box x The Hundreds is a vintage soccer-inspired collection that includes...

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ING forecast: ‘agentic commerce’ to further shrink brick and mortar retail

Amsterdam - Following the rise of e-commerce and social commerce, the emergence of agentic commerce is placing further pressure on brick and mortar stores. This is according to a new market analysis by ING Group. Agentic commerce helps consumers shop via autonomous AI agents that independently select and purchase products for the online...

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Primark adds new director of womenswear design

Value fashion and lifestyle retailer Primark has appointed Keiron Birch as director of womenswear design to shape the future creative direction for the retailer’s collections. In this newly created role, Birch, who has more than 20 years of experience in fashion, will lead Primark’s womenswear design teams across fashion, footwear and...