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Harrods launches new e-commerce platform

Department store chain Harrods has unveiled a new e-commerce platform developed in partnership with and powered by enterprise commerce provider Scayle. The “strategic partnership” between the duo aims to “elevate the online purchasing experience”, Harrods said in a release, providing a “seamless journey” across the retailer’s product assortment....

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Remain’s creative director steps down after one year

Martin Asbjørn, the creative director of Danish fashion brand Remain Birger Christensen, has announced his decision to exit the company just over one year into his role. Asbjørn revealed his plans on LinkedIn, where he said he had made the “difficult decision to part ways due to differing perspectives on the brand’s future design direction”. His...

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On, Patagonia, Puma, PVH, Salomon test Carbios' fibre-to-fibre recycling technology

Just over two years ago, in July 2022, the four textile and footwear brands On, Patagonia, Puma and Salomon announced that they had joined forces with French biochemical company Carbios to utilise its unique biorecycling technology for synthetic fibre recycling and to improve the recyclability and ongoing reusability of their products. This...

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French group SMCP keeps turnover almost the same in third quarter

French fashion group saw its turnover fall by 0.8 percent in the third quarter. After a dip in turnover in the previous quarters of the financial year, turnover in the third quarter remains virtually the same, according to the financial update. Turnover amounts to 292.6 million euros. The brands Maje and Sandro both show a modest plus in the...

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Asos and Hirestreet partner on subscription rental service

In an expansion of an existing relationship, Asos and Hirestreet are coming together on a new collaboration that will involve the introduction of a subscription rental service. The duo have worked together on a rental offer before, with Hirestreet having previously offered up 180 womenswear Asos pieces as part of its rental service in early...

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Baichuan Announces Partnership with Aware™

Baichuan Resources Recycling, a leading manufacturer of recycled polyester yarns and fabrics specializing in dope dyeing, is excited to announce its partnership with the innovative traceability solution Aware™. This collaboration represents a significant advancement in providing global brands with fully traceable, environmentally responsible...

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Swiss department store Manor modernizes its fashion departments

Manor is modernising its fashion range. The new fashion concept will be gradually introduced in twelve department stores over the next three years. The largest Swiss department store group is investing 50 million Swiss francs in the renovation. The modernized departments at the Basel and Lausanne locations will start at the end of October. The...

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Diotima and Willy Chavarria among winners of 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards

The annual awards ceremony hosted by the Council of Fashion Designer of America (CFDA) took place last night at the American Museum of Natural History, where the council’s chairman Thom Browne welcomed honourees, nominees and guests at the opening. This year, multi-award winning actress and singer Cynthia Erivo served as the 2024 CFDA Fashion...

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Denim trends for SS25: Men's shorts and fashion for global culture

The denim fair Kingpins celebrated its tenth anniversary edition in Amsterdam last week. A highlight of the fair was the trend presentation by its long-term partner Denim Dudes, which this time round was dedicated to denim trends for the spring/summer 2026 season and thus shed light on topics relevant to fashion professionals, such as consumer...

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Gap launches limited-edition Wicked capsule collection

Fashion retailer Gap has launched a new limited-edition capsule collection to mark the release of the upcoming movie adaptation of Wicked, which will debut in cinemas on November 22. The collection consists of 20 items, including pieces for children and adults inspired by the movie's main characters, Elphaba and Glinda. Key pieces in the capsule...

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Italian luxury brand Slowear joins Italy's B Corp ranks

The luxury fashion industry's gradual embrace of sustainable business practices has gained momentum with Slowear's B Corp certification, marking a notable shift in how premium apparel brands approach environmental and social governance. The Italian company's four-year journey to certification crystallizes a fundamental tension in contemporary...

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Mango opens new store in downtown Washington DC

Spanish fashion retailer Mango has announced the opening of a new store in downtown Washington, D.C., as it continues to roll out its US expansion plan. The store marks the fourth Mango location to open in the Capitol Region, following the retailer's openings in Westfield Montgomery, Tysons Corners Centers, and Pentagon City earlier this year....