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Lilysilk opens first concept store in New York

Silk lifestyle label Lilysilk has unveiled its first-ever concept store in New York’s Meatpacking District, designed to offer “consumers a way to experience the brand in real life”. Located at 654 Hudson Street, the store intends to mirror Lilysilk’s “clean aesthetic”, with the interior, created by interior design company ViaClover,...

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Aligne opening pop-up in New York this April

British womenswear brand Aligne will make its bricks-and-mortar debut with a pop-up store opening in New York City this April. Located at 27 Greene Street in New York City's SoHo neighbourhood, the pop-up will carry the brand’s core womenswear products, alongside a range of exclusive items. Ginny Seymour, chief executive of Aligne, said in a...

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What to know: States banning or prohibiting PFAS in textiles in 2025

With the ringing in of 2025 came the implementation of a number of bills in the US intending to limit or ban the use and production of textile and apparel products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Concern surrounding these so-called “forever chemicals” has begun mounting in recent years due to their increased association...

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Stadium Goods to close New York store

Stadium Goods, a well-known US retailer of exclusive sneakers and streetwear, is closing its store in New York's Soho district after 10 years. The last day of operation is January 19, after which the company will focus on its online channels, Stadium Goods manager Michael Daniel told Footwear News (FN). Stadium Goods is part of Farfetch Limited....

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Fashion Workers Act signed into NY law: What does this mean for the industry?

After what has been a lengthy legislative process, the Fashion Workers Act has officially been signed into law in New York. The bill intends to regulate the modelling and creative industries in the state, specifically tackling “predatory management agencies” that have previously gone unchecked. Set to go into effect from June 2025, the Fashion...

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Jewellery brand PdPaola opens first US flagship store

Spanish jewellery brand PdPaola has opened its debut US flagship store in New York City as part of its brand’s ambitious expansion plans to open more than 100 stores across North America in the next three years. Located in New York’s exclusive West Village at 346 Bleecker Street, the flagship store spans more than 1,660 square feet and...

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In Pictures: Saint Laurent opens new store in New York's Meatpacking District

French luxury fashion house Saint Laurent has expanded its retail footprint in the city of New York with the opening of a new store in the iconic Meatpacking District. Interior of Saint Laurent's new store in NYC Meatpacking District Credits: Saint Laurent The new two-level store, now Saint Laurent’s largest store in the city, features the...

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Pura Vida to open debut pop-up in New York City

Californian-based accessories brand Pura Vida is set to host its first-ever pop-up in New York City right in time for the holiday season. Located at 640 5th Avenue, in the heart of New York, the event marks a significant milestone for the brand, as it brings its signature laid-back, vibrant, and playful charm to the locals of NYC. Set to run for...

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In Pictures: Another Tomorrow opens first flagship in New York

Eco-conscious brand Another Tomorrow has unveiled its first flagship store in SoHo, New York, marking a "significant milestone in the brand’s journey towards modeling a more resilient future for fashion”. The luxury label said that the store intends to offer a “physical manifestation of the brand blueprint for the fashion of tomorrow”, housing...

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Gymshark opens pop-up store in New York City

British fitness and apparel brand Gymshark has opened its first US pop-up store in over seven years in New York City. Located at 105 Wooster Street in SoHo, the 3,800 square-foot pop-up will be open until the end of January 2025 and comes in preparation for Gymshark’s first US flagship store, which is expected to open next year. Gymshark pop-up...

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The Fashion Institute of Technology to host first ever live Art Duel

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City is set to host its first ever live painting competition and event under the name ‘Live Art Duel.’ The duel sees FIT students across different disciplines create works of art using various mediums during the course of three timed rounds. Fans and spectators will be able to watch the...

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Charles Tyrwhitt opens new store targeting commuters in New York

British menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt, known for its shirts, has opened a new store in Grand Central Terminal in New York City as it continues to grow its presence in the US. Charles Tyrwhitt has 12 retail locations in the US spanning the New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Houston areas, and the Grand Central...