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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...

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H&M strengthens sportswear offering with Barcelona launch of new running collection

Madrid – H&M presented its new collection for runners this Thursday, March 19, at what the Swedish fashion multinational described as an “unprecedented global event in Barcelona”. The menswear and womenswear collection strengthens the brand's position in the increasingly strategic sportswear segment. It further specialises the offering of its...

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Marc Cain opens first store in Mexico

Bodelshausen, Germany-based clothing supplier Marc Cain has continued its expansion in the Americas. On March 19, 2026, the company announced the opening of its first standalone brand store in Mexico. The brand has been showcasing its collections in the debut store in the Plaza Satélite shopping centre in Naucalpan de Juárez since mid-March. In...

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Janie and Jack opens first UK flagship, prepares for wider global expansion

Matri Group has opened its debut UK flagship store for its brands Janie and Jack and Hatch on London’s King’s Road, marking the international debut of its platform and the first European retail space to bring both labels together under one roof. Located in Chelsea’s redeveloped The Gaumont, the store represents a strategic move into one of the...

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Consumer spending to drive retail growth through 2026, NRF reports

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has forecast retail sales to grow 4.4 percent in 2026, reaching 5.6 trillion dollars, pointing to continued consumer resilience despite an uncertain global backdrop. Developed with Oxford Economics, the projection exceeds the 3.6 percent average annual growth seen over the past decade, excluding pandemic...

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Tomorrow Group acquired by Italian investor Progetto 11

London-based brand development firm Tomorrow Group has found a new owner in Progetto 11, the Italian holding company of e-tailer The Level Group. Andrea Ciccoli, co-founder of The Level Group, confirmed the news to WWD, stating that the deal would “ensure the operational continuity” of the fashion platform. While financial details were not...

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Live shopping: a digital bazaar just a click away

Teleshopping has not died; it has simply migrated to mobile phones. Live shopping, a blend of live video and instant purchasing, is revolutionising e-commerce. This has prompted tech giants, brands and small boutiques to invest in the format. “One euro starting price... 20 seconds to bid. Three, two, one, go!”. In front of multiple screens, Hugo...

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New evidence in Epstein files prompts renewed focus on modelling industry abuse

The case was previously closed. However, the accusers hope that investigations into Jeffrey Epstein could lead to its reopening. On Thursday, 15 women alleging sexual violence in the modelling industry asked the French judiciary to investigate Gerald Marie, a former executive of the prestigious modelling agency Elite Model Management (Elite)....

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Uproar over Zara and Galliano: 'This is a power move from Inditex'

One day after the announcement that John Galliano is collaborating with Spanish retailer Zara, reactions from fashion professionals are flooding in. The fact that a fashion icon whose work has defined haute couture is now aligning with one of the world's largest fast fashion retailers has struck a nerve in the industry. What exactly is behind...