Retail

Zara creates its 'casita' and launches 'The Fold-er': an editorial section with influencers and trendsetters

Madrid – Zara has launched a new initiative. As part of its strategy to continuously offer “the best possible experience for our customers,” in the words of Óscar García Maceiras, chief executive officer of Inditex, the Spanish fashion multinational's flagship chain has just launched “The Fold-er”. This is a new section on its online platforms,...

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Fashion |REPORT

Old and new Belgian fashion on display: Antwerp Fashion Festival

Apart from the gong, it is completely silent in the dome of the Botanic Sanctuary in Antwerp. A humming sound fills the space. A high-pitched female voice begins, accompanied by a man playing exotic instruments. The first model appears in deep contemplation, arms crossed behind their back, gaze fixed on their feet. They are wearing loose-fitting...

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People|Interview

Combining work and parenthood: Odette Lunettes' Babies at Work initiative

What kind of employees is Belgian eyewear brand Odette Lunettes looking for? “Authenticity, alongside professional expertise as a prerequisite, is our most important criterion,” says Eline De Munck. “We want someone who is genuinely themselves.” The team is a mix of different backgrounds, ages, appearances and personalities. This diversity not...

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Fashion

How AI Is Turning Resale Into Fashion's Biggest Opportunity

Fashion is an industry with only one constant: change. Not long ago, fast fashion revolutionised retail by doubling production. Now brands face a different kind of disruption: products they have already sold find a second life without them. The infrastructure being built around that second life is what has allowed this market to evolve this...

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