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SS23 Rubirosa: New vibes, everlasting values

Swiss Brand RUBIROSA is about to launch its new SS2023 collection, inspired by the virgin tropical nature and the smooth Caribbean vibe, a tribute to the homeland of the character the brand is named after, the Dominican Porfirio Rubirosa. New models, new colours and finishes, but also a selection featuring smooth styles suitable for any gender....

Feb 9, 2023

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Global Fashion Summit 2023 to focus on “ambition to action”

Global Fashion Summit, the leading international forum for sustainability in fashion, has announced that its 2023 theme will be focused on “ambition to action” as it looks to drive tangible action on social and environmental sustainability. The summit, presented by Global Fashion Agenda, takes place from June 27-28 at the DR Koncerthuset in...

Feb 9, 2023

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Hermès wins MetaBirkins Trial

Hermès has won its infamous MetaBirkin case, with an American federal court citing artist Mason Rothschild's sale of NFTs infringed Hermès trademarks, even in the digital realm of a largely unregulated metaverse. A jury of 9 persons awarded damages of 133,000 dollars in favour of Hermès, which included profit of NFT sales and 23,000 dollars for...

Feb 9, 2023

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Accessories buyers guide FW23

We are on the cusp of ready-to-wear fashion month for the FW23 season, with New York starting on February 10. When it comes to accessories, clues of what to expect can be garnered from reviewing directional looks from the previous fall/winter collections. Headgear: what to look for: faux fur hats and caps Image: Gucci fw22/Launchmetrics...

Feb 8, 2023

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VEJA: can satellites stop deforestation?

Picture: VEJA, courtesy of the brand • In 2019, VEJA and 2 Brazilian NGOs created a platform that uses satellites to track deforestation • VEJA uses data from Brazilian government satellites • The satellites monitor deforestation Picture: VEJA, courtesy of the brand • Each dot is a rubber producer • VEJA works with producer families that respect...

Feb 8, 2023

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George at Asda launches an adapted clothing collection

George at Asda has launched an adapted clothing range in support of independent dressing for children and young people with disabilities, marking the first for a UK supermarket. The everyday casualwear Easy On Easy Wear collection features block-coloured tracksuits and contemporary printed co-ords and has been specially adapted to make...

Feb 8, 2023

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Wales Bonner designs Jamaican Football Federation kits

British fashion brand Wales Bonner and Adidas have unveiled new Jamaican Football Federation kits as part of the sportswear giant’s partnership with the country. The collaboration features new home and away kits, a pre-match jersey and a reversible anthem jacket for the men’s team, known as Reggae Boyz, and the women’s team, known as Reggae...

Feb 8, 2023

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Ganni unveils new bag made from orange and cacti waste

Danish fashion brand Ganni showcased the ‘Bou’ bag made from orange and cacti waste and recycled plastic as part of its commitment to phase out virgin leather from all its products by the end of 2023. The ‘Bou’ bag is described as the brand’s new hero product and was unveiled during Ganni’s autumn/winter 2023 show at Copenhagen Fashion Week. The...

Feb 8, 2023

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A plastic-eating enzyme could tackle polyester clothing waste

Polyester, a fast fashion staple, accounts for 60 percent of worn clothing. It also makes for a disproportionately high garment that ends up in landfill each year. Polyester, a consumer plastic, is made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Despite its unsustainable properties, the popularity and demand for polyester is extremely high. New...

Feb 8, 2023

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Adidas announces brand partnership with Les Mills

Sportswear giant Adidas has announced a brand partnership with Les Mills to “shape a new age of omnifitness training,” which fuses heritage and innovation. In a statement, Adidas said that the collaboration will “usher in a new age of fitness, combining innovative technologies with thrilling live fitness experiences” that will change the way its...

Feb 8, 2023

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Luxury labels to watch: 5 Footwear brands rejuvenating the heels category

As occasionwear continues on its upward trajectory, the category’s defining footwear is going along with it; heels. As trend-forward customers look towards fancy footwear to tie together an evening outfit, a number of brands have taken it upon themselves to rejuvenate this sector with a fresh take on the heeled shoe style. FashionUnited has...

Feb 8, 2023

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Item of the week: the heart motif

What it is: Ahead of Valentine’s Day, the heart motif seems like an appropriate item of the week. However, the style, while occasionally considered dowdy, has had a fashionable update for the seasons ahead, thanks to its adoption by multiple designers that have elevated the look through modernised, experimental designs. While luxury brands...

Feb 8, 2023