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Apparel and Footwear Industry Presses for Port Resolution

As the one-year anniversary of West Coast port contract expiration nears, and as the U.S. approaches peak shipping for the critical back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons, the American Apparel & Footwear Association is emphasizing the critical importance of avoiding work stoppages at our nation's busiest ports. "Labor negotiations between...

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European textile industry increasingly exposed to global pressure

European textile industry is exposed to global pressures more than ever before; policy makers need to consider that global dimension. EURATEX released today its 2023 Spring Report, which analyses latest trade flows for textiles and clothing products. In 2022, EU trade in textiles and clothing has exceeded, for the first time in history, the €200...

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Twintag and EE Labels sign commercial partnership agreement with Tricorp Workwear

Twintag and EE Labels are proud to announce the signing of a commercial partnership agreement, focusing on the importance of multifunctional QR codes - 'twintags' - for the implementation of a Digital Product Passport (DPP) and the support of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). In this partnership, EE Labels provides its specialized woven QR...

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Bleckmann awarded first place of Emerce100 in Fulfilment Warehousing category

Bleckmann has been listed as a number 1 Fulfilment Warehousing partner for e-businesses by Emerce100. In the eighteenth edition of the ranking, for the fourth consecutive year, Bleckmann scored 5.5 stars out of the maximum seven stars. This special annual Emerce issue is about how online industry decision-makers assess the performance of service...

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Everything you need to know about: ARMA

ARMA is an apparel brand that attends to understated minimalism, innovative craftsmanship and timeless longevity. Their focus is mainly on high-quality leather pieces but their clothing also features other luxurious fabrics. Most popular are their leather and shearling jackets. Origins ARMA started in 1985 in Armenia, when the founder, a...

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British Fashion Council Foundation announces its 2023/24 newgen recipients

Today, the British Fashion Council (BFC) is delighted to announce the 2023/24 recipients of its most internationally celebrated emerging talent support and showcasing initiative, BFC NEWGEN. BFC NEWGEN supports the very best emerging talent and aims to build global, responsible fashion brands of the future. Currently celebrating the 30th...

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Three ways how customer-centric becomes employee-centric at Suitsupply

When it comes to formalwear, a key piece, no matter what gender identity, is the suit. And the secret to any good looking suit is the fitting. Suitsupply knows that and provides its customer with everything they need to get the perfect fitting. But not only the customer benefits from that but it also creates a work environment that is shaped by...

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Apparel and footwear industry thanks USTR for its commitment to IP and release of annual special 301 report

The American Apparel & Footwear Association appreciates the dedication and commitment of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to release the annual Special 301 Review report. The report identifies foreign countries that deny adequate and effective protection of intellectual property rights or deny fair and equitable market...

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Everything you need to know about: Wrangler®

Wrangler® is an American apparel brand known for its iconic, timeless denim wear and its ties to Western cowboy culture. With their high-quality products, the brand dresses from young to old and any gender for their everyday life. Origins Wrangler® had its humble beginnings in Tennessee when founder C.C. Hudson was out of work after his...

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Dstrezzed launches new webshop to dress and inspire the ‘modern gent’ of today

Dutch menswear brand Dstrezzed, has re-imagined its online presence with a webshop that prioritizes a streamlined user experience, making it easier for online shoppers to find the products they like. Next to store openings and multiple seasons of innovative and contemporary collections, Dstrezzed has also turned its attention to online. Intended...

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SYKY and Vogue Business Host an Evening with Fashion & Web3 Leaders to Celebrate the Launch of the SYKY Collective

SYKY gathered industry titans and executives from across the luxury fashion and digital design worlds to officially launch the SYKY Collective, a next generation design cohort focused on digital fashion. The premiere launch event, held in partnership with Vogue Business at Nine Orchard in Lower Manhattan, celebrated the future of fashion and...

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SYKY debuts luxury fashion incubator for digital designers

The digital fashion platform SYKY announced the launch of the SYKY Collective, a cohort of designers who will go through a year-long incubator that will serve as a launch pad for emerging digital designers. Since its launch in 2022, SYKY has bridged the gap between the world of luxury fashion, digital design & web3. With the launch of its...