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Designing on trend: What Deity Shoes tells fashion law in 2026

Fashion never moves in a straight line. It loops. Trends resurface, silhouettes return and “new” designs often feel suspiciously familiar. Shoes, bags and garments evolve through seasons, references and visual languages. In an industry built on remixing, the line between inspiration and infringement is rarely obvious. So, when designs start to...

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H&M boosts annual profit despite sales decline

Swedish apparel group Hennes & Mauritz AB experienced a slight decline in sales for the 2024/25 fiscal year. This was primarily due to adverse market conditions and negative currency effects. However, the company improved its profit thanks to successful cost-saving measures. This was revealed in the latest annual report, which the parent company...

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How the India-EU FTA will level the playing field for the textile and apparel industry

For many garment industry insiders who have navigated the ebb and flow of global supply chains for years, witnessing the formal signing of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 27th January 2026 seems like the dawn of a new era. For decades, Indian exporters felt as if one hand was tied behind their backs as they faced stiff tariffs while...

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Levi Strauss shifts to direct-to-consumer model, achieves 7 percent organic growth

US denim giant Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has reported a 4 percent increase in reported net revenues to 6.30 billion dollars for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2025. On an organic basis, which excludes the impacts of foreign exchange and divestitures, the group saw a 7 percent rise compared to the prior year. The company has reached what...

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