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Paraiso Miami Swim Week Secures Trademark Rights, Protecting its 21-Year Legacy

Paraiso Miami Swim Week, the leading organizer behind global swimwear show Miami Swim Week, has been named the victor in an ongoing legal dispute over the trademark rights of the “Miami Swim Week” name against another event producer from out of state. Now in its 21st year, the ruling cancels a trademark registration from the Miami Swim Week The...

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Javier López appointed new CEO of Decathlon

Sportswear multinational Decathlon has restructured its leadership, appointing Spaniard Javier López as the company's new CEO. This appointment follows Julien Leclercq's naming as Chairman of the Decathlon Group last February. With a 26-year trajectory within the sportswear company, Javier López has held the position of Global Chief Value Chain...

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The Good Cashmere Conference focuses on animal and environmental protection, transparency and innovation

For two days, experts from the global cashmere and textile industry, representatives of international non-governmental organisations and scientists met in Hamburg, Germany at the invitation of the Aid by Trade Foundation for this year's The Good Cashmere Conference 2025. Representatives from Textile Exchange, Four Paws, Zadig&Voltaire, Marc...

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Ermenegildo Zegna Group: Annual profit falls by one-third

The Italian fashion group Ermenegildo Zegna NV experienced a significant decline in profit in fiscal year 2024. Higher investments and write-downs, in particular, impacted the results, the parent company of the Zegna, Thom Browne, and Tom Ford Fashion brands announced on Thursday. The group had already announced in January that it was able to...

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Strong princesses, grunge, and new forms: Highlights from Tokyo Fashion Week

In Tokyo, designers are merging tradition with modernity for the AW25 season. The creatives brought together classic silhouettes with sporty elements, creating chic yet urban collections suitable for various everyday situations in the Japanese capital and other metropolises. Here's an overview of the brands to keep an eye on and the latest...

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TikTok shop launches in Italy, France, and Germany – About You tests sales channel

TikTok is bringing its shopping feature to France, Italy, and Germany. Coinciding with the launch, About You is debuting its own digital storefront on the short-video platform. The Hamburg-based company is the first major online fashion retailer in Germany to offer its product range via the short-form video platform, About You announced on...

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Mister Spex reports increased losses in 2024, implements restructuring program

Berlin-based eyewear retailer Mister Spex SE reported expected sales declines and increased losses for the 2024 fiscal year, according to the company's annual report released on Thursday. Management is now hoping for positive effects from the comprehensive restructuring program "SpexFocus," launched last August. Stable sales in Germany Revenue...

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Moncler: Alexandre Arnault (LVMH) candidate for the Board of Directors

Alexandre Arnault (born 1992), head of LVMH's Wines and Spirits division and third son of Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of LVMH, is on the list of candidates for nomination to Moncler's new board of directors, as reported by the Italian publication Mffashion. The proposed candidacy of Arnault Jr. is part of the agreement reached with LVMH...

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Business rates reform absent from spring statement: concerns for retailers in the UK

In her first spring statement and second budget as UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves presented a plan aimed at kick-starting the country’s faltering economy. In her statement on Wednesday, the UK’s first female Chancellor admitted that “growth is still not where it should be” but nonetheless reiterated the government's decision to raise the National...

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Versace’s legacy: 47 years since the first show in Milan

On the eve of the 47th anniversary of March 28, 1978, when Gianni Versace presented his first women's collection under his own name at the Palazzo della Permanente, we reflect on the legacy of both the designer and the brand he created. Though Versace was tragically murdered in Miami on July 15, 1997, his fashion house has secured its place in...

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H&M closes quarter with 3 percent sales increase, profits halved

H&M reported increased turnover (though weaker than analysts' forecasts) for the quarter spanning December 1 to February 28. Furthermore, the Swedish group's sales are projected to increase by 1 percent in local currency in March compared to the same month last year. In a statement released today, March 27, the company estimates that the overall...

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Denim 2025: Key trends and looks shaping the industry

In 2025, denim is undergoing a transformation, evolving beyond its traditional reputation for durability and style to incorporate cutting-edge innovation. While comfort has always been a defining factor, new advancements in fabric technology, sustainability, and fit are now driving the industry forward. Brands are fine-tuning their silhouettes,...