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Canada’s Sentaler opens first US store in New York

Canadian outerwear brand Sentaler is venturing into US retail for the first time, with a new store on Madison Avenue in New York City. Through the opening, the label, which is celebrating its 16th anniversary this year, is accelerating its North American expansion strategy, further emphasised by the inauguration of a seasonal boutique at Toronto...

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The North Face deepens New York presence with new Fifth Avenue flagship

The North Face opens new flagship on Fifth Avenue, New York City

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Kidswear brand Roarsome secures investment to drive growth

Sustainable outdoor kidswear brand Roarsome has secured 1.5 million pounds of new investment led by Sustainable Wealth Group to support its next phase of growth. In a statement, the kidswear brand, which offers snow suits, coats, swimwear, and sportswear made entirely from recycled plastic bottles (using suppliers like Repreve and FENC TopGreen,...

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Cole Haan opens new store in Virginia, as it expands in key US markets

American lifestyle brand Cole Haan has opened a new store at the Tysons Corner Center in Tysons, Virginia, as it continues to expand in key markets across the country. The new 1,800-square-foot store features a reimagined retail concept from Cole Haan, developed to offer consumers an elevated shopping experience. The concept includes a classic...

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Hype products, collaborations and outerwear: What chinese consumers want

Chinese consumers have been faced with an unstable economy and ever-new challenges since the pandemic. This is also reflected in their shopping behaviour. Although uncertainties such as the trade dispute with the US and the real estate crisis are putting additional strain on consumers and dampening consumer sentiment, private households seem to...

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Technical outdoor jackets: waterproof, windproof and breathability explained

Modern technical outdoor jackets combine waterproof and windproof qualities with breathability, thanks to advanced materials and constructions. The key properties, from fully waterproof to water-repellent, windproof and breathable, are explained below, as well as the technologies that enable this performance, because does anyone really know the...

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Perfect Moment Q1 revenue jumps 51 percent on strategic initiatives

Perfect Moment Ltd., a luxury skiwear and lifestyle brand, reported strong revenue increase of 51 percent to 1.5 million dollars for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2025. This growth was attributed to the successful launch of new revenue streams, including collaborations and partnerships, as well as sustained strength in its e-commerce...

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Copenhagen Fashion Week sets early tone for SS26 trends

The Spring/Summer 2026 buying season began in Copenhagen this month, with Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) consolidating its status as the first major fixture on the global fashion calendar. Acting as an early trend indicator for the luxury market, the event provided wholesale buyers with a clear picture of what will drive assortments in the...

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Outdoor in the fashion world: A rollercoaster ride

The outdoors and fashion have been converging for years. This is evident in trends like Gorpcore and fashionable functional pieces. However, what consumers now combine as a matter of course often puts brands and retailers in a strategic bind. Segment boundaries remain quite rigid in retail Gorpcore is only the latest example of a long series of...

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Footwear & outerwear likely to be hit the hardest by Trump's tariffs

As the fashion industry and consumers grapple with the impact of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, American consumers may soon be faced with a steep increase in the price of their everyday clothing. With many consumers spending more on apparel and footwear last month in fear of potential price hikes, a new study has found that outerwear...

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Hawke & Co. gift custom puffer coats to Central Park carriage horses

New York-based outerwear brand Hawke & Co. has designed and gifted the Central Park carriage horses a custom version of its signature packable puffer jacket. As the weather remains cold in the region, Michael Rosenberg, the brand's owner, was inspired to develop the jacket to help keep the working horses warm. "I know that the Central Park...

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SS25 Outerwear: Trench coats, car coats and parkas

There were several key outerwear styles shown on the runways for the SS25 season. The trench coat and novel variations of this classic style dominated; a sign that the ‘quiet luxury’ trend will continue to check next year. The car coat, with its tailored minimalism, was another silhouette that looked refined. Many designers continue to make...