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Sportswear brand Lululemon opens first two stores in Antwerp and Brussels

The Canadian sportswear brand Lululemon is set to establish itself on Belgian high streets. Lululemon announced in a press release that it is opening its first two stores in Antwerp and Brussels this summer. In Antwerp, Lululemon has chosen Meir as its location. The sportswear brand will offer products for men and women in various categories -...

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Antwerp's MoMu celebrates the work of fashion photographer Willy Vanderperre

The latest fashion exhibition at Antwerp’s MoMu provides a compelling insight into the enduring fascination of creator Willy Vanderperre with youth culture, spanning nearly three decades of his prolific career. Alongside his evocative photographs, Vanderperre has curated a selection of artworks that have significantly influenced his creative...

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Cem Altan Commences as New IAF President at Successful 36th IAF World Fashion Convention in Antwerp

At the IAF Board of Directors Dinner held on Sunday November 7th in Antwerp, Han Bekke handed over the IAF Presidency to Cem Altan. Cem Altan is founder of Aycem Textiles and he is member of the Board of Directors of both the Istanbul Apparel Exporters Association (IHKIB) and of the Turkish Clothing Manufacturers Association (TCMA). In the...

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IAF, EURATEX and ABIT Collaborate on Content International Conferences

The International, European and Brazilian associations IAF, EURATEX and ABIT are collaborating on the content of their annual, international conferences in the fall of 2021. The International Apparel Federation (IAF) and ABIT, the national association for the Brazilian Apparel and Textile industry, have even given their conferences the same...

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Kipling to target millennials under its new brand direction

Kipling was one of the most popular bags and accessories brands in the 1990s. Best known for its innovative use of crinkled nylon and adorable monkey mascot, the Belgium-brand was present in every classroom and airport. Although one Kipling bag is sold every 2 seconds, the brand has lost its way over the years and failed to evolve with the...

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Kipling shares a sneak preview of its new brand direction

Amsterdam - Kipling is set to present its new brand direction and vision for the future, one that revolves around remaining authentic to its own heritage, as well as ensuring it speaks to the needs of millennials today. It may hard to believe that the iconic handbag and accessories brand is already 31 years old, for those of us who grew up in...