Articles by Regina Henkel
Ispo Munich: Good atmosphere, full halls and lots of inspiration for new perspectives
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It felt like Ispo at its best: Full exhibition halls, well-attended trade fair stands, a buzz of international voices. And the first snow was falling outside. The sporting goods trade fair kicked off the new order season for autumn/winter 2024 with a promising start. More exhibitors, high internationality, lots on the programme Following the...
Leather as upcycled waste: A discussion about leather and sustainability
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In many towns, there is still a tanner’s street, a tanner’s path or a tanner’s alley. But the tanning trade itself has long disappeared from most cities. And with it a lot of knowledge and understanding about how leather is made. But this knowledge would be important to better understand the image problem that leather and leather shoes have...
ISPO head Tobias Gröber: ‘Every company will need a sports strategy in the future’
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On 28 November, the Ispo Munich sporting goods trade fair begins in Munich, where the new products for the coming autumn/winter 2024/25 season will be presented. Akin to other categories, the situation in the sports industry is also tense due to consumer restraint. Nevertheless, the current figures from the trade fair give cause for optimism....
Capri Holdings reports decline in second quarter revenue
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Capri Holdings Limited, a US luxury fashion group that owns the Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo brands, fell short of its own expectations in the second quarter of the current financial year, ended 30 September. Total sales came in at 1.29 billion US dollars, falling by 8.6 percent compared to the previous year. On a constant currency...
Outdoor shoe brand Lowa celebrates 100th anniversary, presents record figures again
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German outdoor shoe specialist Lowa has a lot to celebrate this year: in addition to the company's 100th anniversary -- which will be celebrated at an Alpine location at the end of August with several thousand consumers -- the heritage company can also present excellent financial results and a positive outlook. A hundred years is a long time for...
Berlin designer Namilia wins trademark case against Hermès
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Hermès had filed a lawsuit against Namilia for trademark infringement because of a reworked Birkin bag by Hermès that was presented on the catwalk by the German fashion label during Berlin Fashion Week SS24 in July. Now, the Frankfurt Regional Court has rejected Hermès' application for an injunction, citing the right of artistic freedom. These...
Zalando leads in cross-border commerce, second-hand marketplaces grow
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Cross-Border Commerce Europe, the platform for promoting cross-border e-commerce in Europe, presents a ranking of the leading online retailers and marketplaces for fashion and beauty in Europe in its new study "Top 250 Fashion & Beauty Retail Europe". The leading cross-border fashion retailers are Amazon, Zalando, eBay, AliExpress and Etsy....
Off to the beach! Fashion brands are taking to beach clubs in fabulous locations
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If the weather at home doesn't put you in the right summer mood, then perhaps a look at the new creations from various fashion labels will help. But wait: This is not about clothing, it’s about beach clubs. Hotels, restaurants, beach clubs - the fashion world is successively expanding its profession and has designed beautiful new beach locations...
China, influencers and collaborations: The drivers of the sportswear market
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Launchmetrics, the data analyst specialising in fashion, luxury and beauty brands, has looked at the sportswear phenomenon for the first time, which has been a driving force in fashion and lifestyle for years. The report, Sportswear Insights by Launchmetrics, examines key trends, influential voices and successful brand strategies in an attempt...
Salone del Mobile: This is what brands are presenting at the famous design week
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Currently, the international design world is turning all its attention to Milan. At the 61st Salone del Mobile, the world's largest and most renowned furniture fair which comes as part of Milan Design Week, not only the latest designs for furniture, lighting, home textiles and ceramics are presented. More and more fashion houses are taking...