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Vegea at 10: How a garage experiment became a pioneering bio-materials company

A decade after its founding in Milan, Italy, Vegea, the bio-material company, has not only survived but thrived. Winner of the 2017 H&M Foundation Global Change Award, the company leveraged its grant and mentorship to industrialize the production of GrapeSkin, a grape-skin-based leather alternative derived from the by-products of winemaking...

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The rising tide of copycat litigation: recent UK copycat case law and what brands need to know

With the rise of social media and increasingly online lifestyles, products are constantly scrutinised in public, and brands rely heavily on influencers to shape perception. Independent designers are struggling to take action against large fashion retailers that may be copying designs from smaller businesses. At the same time, shifting economic...

Fashion |Interview

Trend expert Julian Daynov: “The loudest brands will not define the future”

The Pitti Uomo menswear trade fair is just around the corner, bringing with it the first insights for spring/summer 2027. Trend expert Julian Daynov explains what will shape the upcoming menswear season. He covers everything from new silhouettes and materials to the colour palette, and addresses how brick and mortar retail can regain relevance...

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“The Do’s and Don’ts” of landing your dream job in fashion: Curiosity, strategy and career vision

Buenos Aires – Landing a dream job in fashion no longer depends solely on an interest in the industry or a strong résumé. For Luis Lara Arias, an international consultant specializing in retail and strategy, companies today are looking for far more prepared profiles, with real industry knowledge and the ability to understand how the business...