Fairs

Poolside and problems: Pitti Uomo makes an energetic start to SS27

Pitti Uomo dived gracefully into the new season on Tuesday. For its 110th edition, the Italian menswear trade fair is themed around “the pool”, taking a momentary dip into cool waters amid summer temperatures before the industry's problems resurface. Italian menswear generated a turnover of 11.2 billion euros in 2025. This represents a 2.2...

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Fashion

Upcycling lace: Using antique fabrics for unique fashion pieces

Paris - Lace is once again prominent in fashion, lending a sense of craftsmanship and delicacy to collections. This traditional fabric is now even being recycled to create unique pieces, worn by stars such as Beyoncé and Rosalía. The resurgence of lace is a key trend this year, as predicted by Pinterest Business based on millions of user...

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CHAMP fund invests in American activewear brand Rhoback

The new Champion Athlete Managing Partner (CHAMP) investment fund, a joint partnership launched in April 2026 between L Catterton, Patricof Co and more than 250 athletes, has announced a strategic investment in Rhoback, an American active lifestyle apparel brand. The move marks CHAMP’s first partnership and will see the fund joining forces with...

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Debenhams Group transformation "firmly on track"

Debenhams Group, the British retail group formerly known as Boohoo Group, has announced that the year to February 28, 2026, was “a year of significant and successful transformation” for all its brands, but especially PrettyLittleThing, which returned to profit. In its audited results, Debenhams posted adjusted EBITDA of 53.3 million pounds for...

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