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Joan Burstein, pioneering founder of Browns, dies aged 100

British retail trailblazer Joan Burstein, co-founder of iconic London boutique Browns, who championed emerging talent throughout her career, has died at the age of 100, according to her family. Burstein, who was awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2006 Queen's Birthday Honours list for her services to the...

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Cold Culture accelerates retail expansion with first permanent store in Milan

Spanish brand Cold Culture, founded in Madrid in 2021 by Andrés Varela and Martina Merry, will open its first permanent store in Italy on April 24. The store will be located at 75 Corso di Porta Ticinese in Milan, a few metres from its previous pop-up, and will cover an area of 113 square metres. This opening is part of the company's...

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Slazenger unveils new premium label Off-Court

Heritage sportswear brand Slazenger, known for its tennis and golf apparel and equipment, has launched a new, premium label, Off-Court, designed to reinvent the brand through “a bold, contemporary, Gen Z lens”. Slazenger, part of the Frasers Group, states that the new Off-Court brand will represent its most premium offering to date, as it looks...

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Design Forward 2026: Digital fashion competition for students and graduates

A new global competition titled Design Forward 2026 has launched, offering fashion students and recent graduates the opportunity to develop digital design skills using AI-powered tools. Organised in collaboration with The Fabricant, the initiative provides participants with free access to digital design software and a project brief, with no...

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AAFA releases guide on worker protection from heat

The American Apparel & Footwear Association has released a new guide aimed at helping fashion supply chains protect workers from extreme heat, as rising global temperatures increase health risks in manufacturing environments. Published on April 17, 2026, the AAFA Guide to Protecting Workers from Heat Stress offers practical recommendations for...

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Fashion trend analysis: barrel-leg trousers

Paris (France) - Barrel-leg trousers, also known as "tonneau" in French or "clown" trousers, seemed unlikely to move from the catwalks to the high street with their unique, voluminous cut. However, they have recently taken over everyday fashion for both men and women. "Ready-to-wear has made it a staple that has replaced all the flared jeans of...

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Mulberry's 'Back to Mulberry Spirit' strategy boosts global sales performance

British lifestyle brand Mulberry has delivered a strong sales performance for the second half of the 2026 financial year, supported by a turnaround strategy focused on brand reignition and full price discipline. The group reported constant currency sales growth of 13.6 percent during the second half (H2) of the 52 weeks ended March 28, 2026....

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Debenhams Group names new chief technology officer

Debenhams Group, the British online retail group, has appointed Paul Aspden as chief technology officer to scale its marketplace technology and AI innovation to support its next phase of growth. Aspden, who joined the Debenhams Group in 2023, was most recently director of technology and has been “instrumental in developing and scaling the group’...

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New store in Boston: On continues US expansion

Swiss sportswear provider On Holding AG has further strengthened its presence in the US. On Wednesday, the trainer specialist opened a new store in the East Coast metropolis of Boston. According to the company, On now has 15 stores in the US and a total of 70 worldwide. In Boston, the company has taken up premises on the popular shopping street,...

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Levi's executive appointed new CEO at Van de Velde

Belgian lingerie group Van de Velde has appointed Marc Dambremez as chief executive officer. According to a press release, he will take up the position on August 31, 2026. He succeeds Karel Verlinde, who is leaving the organisation after seven years. Dambremez has been tasked with accelerating the company's next phase of growth. With over 15...

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How Kuyichi made denim sustainable in 25 years: “We were organic, but with a huge footprint”

Denim brand Kuyichi was founded in 2001 by Solidaridad, Triodos Bank, Stichting Stimulans and Oro Blanco, a collective of Peruvian cotton farmers that no longer exists. They had a clear goal: to make organic and fair-trade cotton the norm. The brand grew to become a pioneer in sustainable denim but ran into trouble in 2015 due to high overhead...

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The Bhavitha Mandava strategy: What Chanel's playbook means for your brand

In the summer of 2024, Bhavitha Mandava was on a Brooklyn subway platform finishing her master's degree at NYU and not looking for a modelling career. That was when a scout noticed her and, within two weeks, Matthieu Blazy – then at Bottega Veneta – had cast her in a show. Eighteen months later, she is Chanel's first Indian House Ambassador. The...