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MCM and Luar unveil collaborative leather bag during NYFW
MCM and New York-based label Luar have collaborated on a bag unveiled during New York Fashion Week in celebration of MCM's 50th anniversary. The style, named the Anima MCM x Luar Leather Drawstring, was unveiled during Luar's spring/summer 2027 show earlier this week. Luar founder Raul Lopez combined elements from six bag models from the MCM...
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Video: Hermès details the strategic role of retail managers in latest docuseries episode
French luxury house Hermès has released a new installment in its 13-episode video series, offering fashion professionals and students an inside look at the daily operations and internal culture of the heritage brand. The latest episode centers on the strategic responsibilities of the company's store and department managers. Featuring insights...
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The Independents announces integration of production studio Smuggler
Global communications group The Independents announced on Wednesday the integration of Smuggler, an international creative and production studio, into its network. Founded by Patrick Milling-Smith and Brian Carmody, the production entity has offices in Los Angeles, New York and London. This move strengthens the group's expertise in strategic...
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Kering announces appointment of Sophie Maddaloni as general secretary
Luxury group Kering has announced the appointment of Sophie Maddaloni as general secretary, effective immediately from September 15, 2026. Based in Paris, she joins the company's executive committee and will report directly to Jean-Marc Duplaix, in his capacity as chief operating officer. According to a statement sent to FashionUnited, Sophie...
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Fashion's first half of 2026: records and a widening gap
Over 450 FashionUnited business articles spanning the half-year reporting season, published until Monday, describe an industry that is cautiously upbeat but sharply divided. In six out of 10 reports, companies described rising sales or improving profits, and that majority widened from July into August as second-quarter figures came in. More...
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Manifattura Mario Colombo: Colmar owner appoints new board of directors
In September 2026, the general shareholders' meeting of Manifattura Mario Colombo & C. SpA approved the composition of its new board of directors. The reorganisation of the group, owner of the Colmar brand, follows the death of former chairman, Mario Colombo, in April. Structured managerial continuity The new governance structure is designed to...
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Video: exploring the booming market and craftsmanship behind premium japanese denim
The Wall Street Journal has released an insightful feature exploring the global market for luxury Japanese denim, a niche segment where garments regularly command $500 or more. Highly relevant for fashion students, designers, and supply chain professionals, the report provides a comprehensive overview of how Japan transitioned from repurposing...
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Primark consolidates its sportswear under Primark Form
Primark is launching its activewear range under its own name, Primark Form, to establish a more technically advanced offering in the lower price segment. The current autumn/winter collection is the first to be released under the new name, Primark announced on Monday. It follows what the company describes as its largest activewear range to date,...
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Zalando brings recycled fibres from pilot phase to its assortment
Zalando is using recycled fibres from the Eindhoven-based recycling company Re&Up in its private label range for the first time, bringing textile-to-textile recycling into commercial production. The collection includes five T-shirts from Zalando's private labels Yourturn and Even&Odd and has been available in the online shop since August, Re&Up...
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Flamenco Fashion to expand US presence with New York Fashion Week shows
The Flamentex International Chair of Flamenco Fashion, from Seville's Higher Centre for Artistic Design Education (ESSDM), is preparing a new international promotional event in the US with two catwalk shows coinciding with New York Fashion Week. The events will take place in September 2026 and February 2027. They will be accompanied by the...
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