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Could Cannes Film Festival suffer the same backlash as the Met Gala?

Are luxury brands that give themselves exposure by dressing celebrities for high-profile events such as the Met Gala, the Cannes Film Festival or Paris Fashion Week in trouble? The question is a valid one. The Cannes Film Festival and the Met Gala give celebrities the opportunity to parade down the red carpet, dressed by luxury brands. This...

Fairs

Tranoï Homme fashion fair cancels June edition

Men's fashion fair Tranoï Homme has cancelled its edition for next June. In an e-mail seen by WWD, the organisers behind the fair said they wanted to focus on a new concept to be presented during Tokyo Fashion Week next September. Tranoï Homme was to take place from 18 to 25 June, simultaneously with Paris Fashion Week. In the e-mail, managing...

Business

Poshmark introduces machine learning feature to better promote products

Resale marketplace Poshmark has put a new machine learning feature into place that hopes to accelerate sales for sellers while driving increased engagement from shoppers. Dubbed ‘Promoted Closet’, which is already available in the US, the tool utilises machine learning to match shoppers’ search terms with promoted listings in a bid to enhance...

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Street Style Trends: Luxury handbags get a novelty makeover

There are signs in both Europe and The U.S. that there is a weakening demand for full-priced luxury handbags. However, most high-end brands rely heavily on this sector to build name recognition and revenue. Some businesses are doubling down and are willing to keep pushing prices higher to compensate for short falls. As recently reported by...

Retail

Asda unveils branding refresh as part of wider strategy

Supermarket giant Asda has revealed a new brand identity and logo as part of a wider strategy that looks to take consumers’ preferences and perspectives into account. Executed following “extensive customer research”, Asda has updated its logo, typography and colour palette to reflect traits imposed on the retailer outlined in the survey’s...

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Asos confirms India entry with Reliance Retail partnership

Following heightened media speculation, British e-tailer Asos has now confirmed that it will be entering the Indian market through a new long-term partnership with the country’s Reliance Retail. With the deal, Reliance Retail will serve as the exclusive retail partner for Asos across all online and offline channels in India. It has been tasked...

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Pitti Uomo preview: Marine Serre and Paul Smith among nearly 800 brand line up

Pitti Uomo will once again take place at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence from 11 to 14 June. At a press conference in Milan on Tuesday, the organisers announced the participation of 790 brands that will present their collections for spring/summer 2025, 43 percent of which come from abroad. Among them is guest designer Marine Serre, who will...

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Retail inspiration: The latest store concepts from around the world

Retailers around the world are striving to improve the shopping experience. While one shop may pamper customers in-store with elements such as a lounge area, another could be looking to empower customers by promoting a 'do-it-yourself' motto through technology. Several retailers, such as London-based multi-brand LN-CC, are fighting their way out...

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Report: Retail innovation for a competitive advantage

Today, consumers are used to making online purchases with a single click, whether it be via a social media channel, an app, or a store platform. They expect to receive online deliveries in 30 minutes or less and shop in virtual stores in the metaverse. Rather than physically trying on clothes, they use augmented reality smart mirrors from the...

Fashion

Spring Summer 2025 trends and news website

The latest Spring Summer 2025 trends and need-to-know news about that season can be found on the free and special section dedicated to SS25. Starting next month, the fast-evolving industry continues with fashion weeks and events back in full swing. Brands introducing their SS25 collections, the buying season quickly approaching, and digitisation...

Fashion

David Beckham and Boss ink design partnership

David Beckham and Hugo Boss AG have entered into a multi-year partnership which will see Beckham design for the German fashion company’s flagship brand Boss. Under the agreement capsule and seasonal collections reflecting Beckham’s style would be overseen by the former football player and retail within the price range between Boss Camel and Boss...

Fashion

Ugg partners with Alok for ‘URseen’ Collection for Pride 2024

California-based lifestyle brand Ugg has partnered with internationally acclaimed comedian and author Alok (they/them) to develop the brand's Pride collection for 2024, URseen. Described as an "expressive offering with and for LGBTQ+ community," the all-gender collection includes the URSeen Platform clog and the URSeen dress. Both pieces are...