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The layered dress trend: Why tiered silhouettes are having a moment
As the warmth of the new season sets in, women's dressing has taken a clear new direction. The structured, fitted styles that dominated recent years are making way for something looser, lighter, and more relaxed. The tiered dress is at the center of it. Built from horizontal layers of fabric, each slightly wider than the one above, the...
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Circular Textile Days 2026: New format and participation packages
The organizers of Circular Textile Days (CTD) have opened registration for the 2026 edition, unveiling a restructured event format designed to bridge the gap between innovation and commercial scale. Scheduled for September 30 and October 1, 2026, the event moves to a new location with a strategy focused on quality over quantity. This year’s...
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‘Consistency is the masterclass’: bugatti Chief Brand & Commercial Officer Florian Wortmann on the brand's new momentum
A new form of impact emerges when brand identity and global sales increasingly intertwine. With the appointment of Florian Wortmann as chief brand and commercial officer, bugatti has made this synergy a top priority. Wortmann, who has already repositioned the company as chief brand officer, is now consistently driving the integration of product,...
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Bag trends: Why sensory textures and hands-free silhouettes are defining the new accessory market
The era of the purely functional bag is over; welcome to the age of “sensory utility.” In today’s accessory market, consumers demand an everyday carry that delivers a dual promise: exceptional tactile comfort and absolute, hands-free mobility. Parsing through the latest seasonal forecasts reveals two distinct silhouettes dominating this new...
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Denim with purpose: Rajby Textiles and KDSP stitch social equity into the indigo fabric
In a global denim circuit where innovation is often measured in finishes, fibers, and wash techniques, Rajby Textiles used the recent Kingpins Show in Amsterdam to shift the conversation toward people. Through a seminal collaboration with the Karachi Down Syndrome Program (KDSP), the Karachi-based manufacturer presented denim as a platform for...
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Retail: A new blueprint for brand activations with ‘Birkenstock x Bruut’
The traditional ‘product drop’ has evolved into a more complex phenomenon: the brand activation. Last week in Hoofddorp, the Dutch retailer Bruut proved that a successful collaboration goes beyond mere commercial gain. Working alongside Birkenstock and Mashi Radio, the launch of the Birkenstock Utti Lace was transformed into a high-energy...
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Beyond the jean: How Cup of Joe’s ‘total look’ strategy is driving 2026 basket value
In a price-sensitive 2026 market, retailers are increasingly focused on maximizing the commercial potential of every square meter. The traditional ‘single jean purchase’ is steadily giving way to a more holistic approach, driven by coordinated sets and tonal layering that encourage higher basket values. Cup of Joe (COJ) has anticipated this...
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‘Your Pocket, Your Impact’: Secrid explores cultural value of everyday objects at Masterly during Milan Design Week 2026
Marking a decade of evolution since its debut at Masterly – The Dutch, Secrid returns to Milan Design Week in 2026 with a conceptual inquiry into the hidden architecture of our daily lives: “Your Pocket, Your Impact.” Hosted within the halls of Palazzo dei Giureconsulti, the exhibition reframes the pocket as an intimate cultural domain. By...
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Training fashion’s next image-makers and brand strategists: IED launches two new BA (Hons) fashion programmes
In fashion, a brand’s influence is shaped as much by the images it synthesizes as by the stories it negotiates. From the visual codes that define a high-fashion collection to the cultural conversations unfolding across digital ecosystems, fashion has evolved into a language of imagery, narrative and strategy. As the industry becomes increasingly...
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Barts SS26: Strategic Expansion into "Slow Fashion" Beachwear
For the Spring Summer 2026 season, Barts Amsterdam is strategically positioning its Slow Sunday Beach Club collection to meet the growing market demand for a blend of functional comfort and sporty elegance. This collection marks a deliberate shift toward a more refined beach aesthetic, aiming to capture the mid-to-premium segment through a...
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