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Polish designers give ancient amber a modern twist

Long coveted for its golden colour, scientific value and alleged healing properties, young Polish jewellers are transforming ancient amber into trendy pieces for the contemporary consumer. Designers working with the translucent fossil are combining traditional tools like drills, sanders, blasters and power saws with state-of-the-art technology...

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Poland bans fur farming as Europe fast becomes a fur-free zone

Poland, the world’s second-largest fur producer, has banned fur farming, as the president, Karol Nawrocki, amended the Animal Protection Act, approving an eight-year phase-out of the country’s fur farming operations. The move effectively marks the beginning of the end for the European fur trade, as Poland becomes the latest European country to...

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Fashion

Polish fashion house Magda Butrym marks 10 years of growth

In the competitive landscape of global luxury fashion, where conglomerates and groups often dominate the conversation, Warsaw-based designer Magda Butrym has carved out a distinctive niche. As her eponymous label celebrates its tenth anniversary, it offers a masterclass in building a modern luxury brand from eastern Europe. The brand's new...

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Uniqlo takes first physical step into Poland with Warsaw pop-up

Uniqlo is set to open a new pop-up store in Warsaw’s Domy Towarowe Wars Sawa Junior this autumn, marking its first physical presence in Poland. The space will span 800 square metres, covering two floors, and will house a selection of women’s, men’s, kids and baby apparel. Despite the pop-up being its first physical opening, the company has been...

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Amazon Prime launches in Poland

Amazon has launched its Prime Service in Poland. Polish Amazon customer can now receive free delivery and access to video streaming by being Prime Members. In March, Amazon’s Polish website went live, creating intense competition for Poland’s growing e-commerce sector. Amazon Poland has been a fast-growing component of Amazon’s business as the...

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Vogue Poland to launch as a multi-media brand

London - Vogue is set to launch its debut issue of Vogue Poland tomorrow, on February 14. Marking the 23rd global edition of the fashion bible from Conde Nast, the inaugural print issue of the magazine will launch simultaneously with its digital platform, vogue.pl as well as its corresponding social media channels. Vogue Poland, which will be...

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Parachute jackets and bandage skirts: fashion in communist Poland

An elegant former hotel employee remembers dyeing gauze bandages and turning them into ruffled skirts to remain fashionable despite chronic shortages in communist-era Poland. "It was a major challenge; to make something that was impossible to get your hands on otherwise," recalled Iwona Koczwanska who groaned when asked her age. "We had to be...