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Puma and A$AP Rocky launch 3D printed Mostro mule
German sportswear company Puma, in collaboration with musician and designer A$AP Rocky, is launching a radically reinterpreted shoe model using a 3D printing process. The futuristic mule silhouette premiered in February at the fashion show for AWGE, the artist's label, in New York. It is now being released in a striking blue and red colourway...
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Video: Laird Mackintosh's private Ralph Lauren archive becomes accessible via Thoroughbred New York
Laird Mackintosh, a devoted collector of vintage Ralph Lauren, has cultivated what is now considered one of the world's most comprehensive and coveted private archives of the brand. His passion began over forty years ago, stemming from his early employment at a Polo store in Calgary, a role that sparked a lifelong dedication to acquiring the...
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New rules of influence: key takeaways for fashion from Milan Design Week 2026
Milan Design Week concluded at the end of April, giving experts time to analyse the impact of this pivotal edition. According to a recent report by PR agency Karla Otto, the experiential strategies of fashion houses have clearly shifted. The focus is no longer on installations designed solely for fleeting buzz, but on valuing the creative...
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UK fashion accelerates as store sales rebound and online extends winning streak
UK fashion sales surged ahead in the latest week, with total like-for-like (LFL) sales up +10.29% according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker. The category outpaced the wider retail market — total LFL sales across all categories rose +7.02% — and benefited from a favourable comparison: the same week last year saw fashion sales fall...
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Noppies' parent company turnover exceeds 500 million Danish krone
The Denmark-based childrenswear company Brands4kids (B4K) has reported record turnover in the 2025 financial year. Despite a challenging market climate and global economic turbulence, the organisation managed to increase its turnover to 520 million Danish krone. This result marks a 15 percent increase compared to the previous year. Following a...
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Armani brings its residential business to Marbella with Rafa Nadal and Matutes
The Armani Group announced on Monday the launch of Armani Residences Marbella, its first residential project in Spain. The venture is a partnership with Sierra Blanca Estates and Palya Invest, the firm led by athlete Rafael Nadal and Abel Matutes, a Spanish entrepreneur and former politician with long-standing ties to the tourism and hotel...
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Online surge lifts UK fashion back into growth as store sales slip : BDO Weekly
UK fashion sales returned to growth in the latest week, with total like-for-like (LFL) sales rising +3.07% over a period that included the early May bank holiday, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker. The result comes off a positive base of +2.80% for the same week last year. Online demand drove the entire fashion uplift....
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Video: Understanding Nicole Richie's approach to fashion
Nicole Richie, the designer, actress, and pop culture icon, discusses her unique approach to fashion, which she calls her signature "full witch" style, in an episode of ‘The Good Buy’ with Harper’s Bazaar. The House of Harlow founder delves into her passions, including her love for vintage shopping (often involving latex gloves), the...
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Safilo signs agreement to acquire Spy+ and Serengeti brands
Eyewear company Safilo has announced an exclusive agreement with Bollé Brands to acquire Spy+ and Serengeti. The two US brands are active in the sports, outdoor and high-end eyewear segments. Spy+, an authentic and established brand in the sports and sunglasses sector, will further strengthen Safilo's presence in sports and outdoor distribution...
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EssilorLuxottica and Dolce&Gabbana extend partnership until 2050
EssilorLuxottica and Dolce&Gabbana have extended their current licensing agreement for the development, production and global distribution of Dolce&Gabbana branded eyewear and sunglasses until 2050. “With a 25-year time horizon, this collaboration confirms the evolution of our partnership model, which is increasingly focused on the long term. It...
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