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Net-a-Porter selects three New York labels for 2026 Vanguard programme

Luxury e-tailer Net-a-Porter has selected three New York-based labels, Kallmeyer, Colleen Allen and Heirlome for its 2026 Vanguard mentorship programme dedicated to “championing the next generation of emerging designers” across the retailer. In a statement, British-based Net-a-Porter said the three brands had been selected as they are “fast...

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Video: Oscars after-party fashion trends

The annual Academy Awards ceremony is synonymous with high-stakes glamour, but for many fashion enthusiasts, the real spectacle begins when the main event ends. Hollywood's biggest stars often use the Oscars After-Party, particularly the prestigious Vanity Fair event, as a coveted opportunity to showcase bolder, more daring, and often more...

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H&M launches toolkit allowing brands to apply its System Map

H&M Foundation, the non-profit organisation of Swedish retailer H&M, is launching an open-access toolkit that allows brands, suppliers, policymakers, and investors to integrate the company’s System Map into their own business. Launched in 2024 by the H&M Foundation, the System Map serves as a visual framework of the full textile value chain,...

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Canada’s Garage launches in the UK with first two stores

Canadian-born brand Garage has made its first official steps into the UK market with its first store opening at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent. This debut location will be followed by an additional store on Oxford Street, due to open March 27. Both sites intend to serve as full expressions of the Montreal brand’s global identity, offering its...

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Zara unveils collaboration with Willy Chavarria

Spanish retailer Zara, part of Inditex, has unveiled a collection with New York-based designer Willy Chavarria, celebrating “culture, freedom of identity, and fashion global scale”. The collection is called ‘Vatisimo,’ and is derived from the superlative form of “vato,” a colloquial term used in the Chicano community to refer to friends,...

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Belgian designer Chloë Reners recognized at ITS contest in Trieste

Belgian designer Chloë Reners has won the ITS jury special mention award. The award ceremony for the 24th edition of the contest took place on March 20, in Trieste, Italy. The organisers emphasised that the award “is designed to offer tailored support, in line with her creative needs and aspirations. More than a celebration, it represents a...

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R|Elan Circular Design Challenge winner CRCLE debuts at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2026

The winner of the R|Elan Circular Design Challenge (CDC), Chennai-based label CRCLE, presented its collection ‘DIALOGUE’ at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2026, highlighting circular design approaches in contemporary menswear. Founded by Varshne, CRCLE focuses on integrating craft, material innovation and sustainability into its design process. The...

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Bershka launches TikTok-style video feed for frictionless in-app shopping

Bershka, the youth fashion chain from the Inditex group, has integrated 'Loop' into its mobile app in Spain. This feature is a vertical feed of short videos, allowing users to discover items through dynamic content and add them to their basket without interrupting their browsing. This update speaks the same language as its consumers. They use...

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Pre-Fall 2026: Military luxe is a major trend: Olive green, officer details and more

There’s a renewed presence of military- and utilitarian-inspired silhouettes in the Pre-Fall 26 collections; anchored by khaki and olive green as practical, season-bridging hues. The trend is multifaceted, balancing classic officer-style details such as fitted, belted jackets and polished brass buttons, as seen at Veronica Beard—with more...

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Ukrainian Fashion Week AW26/27 as an act of cultural continuity

Since its return to Kyiv in September 2024, Ukrainian Fashion Week has been held under conditions that repeatedly disrupt the regular rhythm of a fashion week. The autumn/winter 2026/27 edition was no exception. Between a postponed date and ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with noticeable consequences for power and heat...

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Zegna Group talks strategy and future pathways after strong 2025 results

Ermenegildo Zegna reported revenues of 1.9 billion euros in 2025, an organic increase of 1.1 percent (-1.5 percent year-over-year), and a net profit of 109.5 million, up 20 percent from 90.9 million in 2024. This performance was supported by higher financial income and foreign exchange gains (41.5 million and 9.0 million euros, respectively),...

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Performance Days Munich remains a 'must' for functional textiles

Performance Days in Munich has once again shown why it is one of the most important meeting points for the international functional textiles industry. The public transport strike in the Bavarian capital did nothing to change this. “The trade fair is well attended,” said Eva Doll, brand strategy manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa...