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European fashion organisations come together to form European Fashion Alliance

A total of 25 European fashion councils and organisations have come together to co-found a new alliance that is aiming to “empower a prosperous, sustainable and inclusive European fashion ecosystem”. The ‘European Fashion Alliance’, which was formed during a two-day summit in Frankfurt organised by Fashion Council Germany, is calling for the...

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FHCM provides support to the retail industry amidst COVID-19

With the situation surrounding COVID-19 creating more uncertainty and confusion day by day, the key players within the fashion sphere have taken it upon themselves to be sure that those who are the most vulnerable within the industry have the support and information that is vital at this turbulent time. Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la...

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French fashion council to support emerging talent

The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la mode has confirmed the appointment of Serge Carreira as its director of emerging brands, as it looks to target and support the next generation of fashion talent. Carreira, who was previously chief operating officer for Mary Katrantzou, has been tasked with the long-term development of young creatives...

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French fashion federation gets re-branded

The French fashion federation have rebranded themselves as La Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode. It is a simpler version of its previous name, La Fédération Française de la Couture, du Prêt-à-Porter des Couturiers et des Créateurs de Mode. The French fashion federation presides over three associations, couture, womenswear and...

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Paris luxury shops to open on Sunday

Tourists flocking to the French capital will now be able shop at luxury shops that line the Champs Elysees and the Place Vendome on Sundays as a key government reform comes into effect. An agreement between luxury shops and employee unions on Sunday hours has come into force, said Sylvie Zawadzki, who heads up tax and social issues at the French...