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Lanvin Group appoints Xi Luo as chief financial officer

China-based luxury fashion group Lanvin Group announced the appointment of Xi Luo as chief financial officer, effective June 1, 2026. In this position, Luo will manage the financial operations of the company, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, controllership, treasury, investments, and investor relations. Luo possesses more...

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Marisa Berenson creates a collection for Zara: from Schiaparelli pink to swimwear and jewelled dresses

Madrid – Zara has announced the upcoming launch of a capsule collection designed with the renowned New York actress, model and socialite Marisa Berenson, generating considerable anticipation and surprise. She is one of the most recognised figures in the fashion and film worlds of the 70s. After many years as a regular collaborator with Inditex's...

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Martin Margiela's memoirs: the landmark auction set to make history

This summer, on July 9 at 2pm CEST, a historic auction for the fashion world will take place in Paris. For the first time, Martin Margiela, founder of Maison Margiela, is partnering with auctioneers to organise the sale of his personal archives. The date is already shaping up to be a major event for numerous collectors and enthusiasts. The sale,...

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RISD’s Collection 2026 highlights the next generation of fashion talent

Graduating students from the Apparel Design department at Rhode Island School of Design showcased their work through Collection 2026, the institution’s annual exhibition celebrating the creativity, technical skills and research-driven approach of its senior designers. According to a press release from the school, the showcase featured...

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VYKO: Inside the plan to become the LVMH of Irish luxury

Ireland’s first domestic luxury conglomerate, VYKO, have laid out an ambitious blueprint to usher in a new era for Irish luxury on the global stage. Launched in April, the group announced plans to raise 50 million euros this year to acquire and scale heritage and contemporary brands by driving digital, media, and e-commerce strategies. Founded...

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FashionSkills4Better launches to strengthen sustainable fashion education

A new Erasmus+-funded initiative, FashionSkills4Better, has been launched to support sustainable fashion education and vocational training across Europe and Latin America. Running for 30 months, the project brings together nine partners from six countries to help develop the skills needed for the fashion industry's green and digital transition....

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180 years of Loewe

Founded in 1846 as a small leather goods workshop in Madrid, Loewe has established itself almost two centuries later as the world's second oldest luxury house still in operation, behind only Hermès. Its longevity is thanks to a constant desire for transformation. The brand's history is also evoked in the animated short film narrated by Antonio...

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Video: History of Loewe, told by Antonio Banderas

This animated video, narrated by Antonio Banderas himself, traces the 180-year history of Loewe, from its origins in 1845 as a modest leather goods workshop in Madrid to becoming a global benchmark in the luxury sector. The narrative explores how the brand fused Spanish artisanal expertise with the commercial vision of its German founder,...

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JCA London Fashion Academy graduate showcase highlights industry-led fashion education

Twelve graduating designers from JCA London Fashion Academy will present their collections at the institution’s 2026 Graduate Showcase, an event designed to connect emerging talent with fashion industry leaders while demonstrating the role of industry-focused education in preparing students for professional careers. The showcase, scheduled for...

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Puig to present its new strategic plan on October 28

Madrid – In one of the week's major business stories, Puig held its 2026 Annual General Meeting last Friday, May 29. The meeting proceeded as planned, with shareholders approving every item on the agenda. These items ranged from the approval of the group's financial and non-financial statements for the 2025 financial year to the renewal of its...

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Mexx: forty years of style, one clear new direction

The Dutch fashion house Mexx is giving its identity a clear direction. With Mexx Dutch By Design, the brand firmly establishes its premium position, rooted in forty years of heritage, designed for today. The line stands for what has always set Mexx apart: clothing that looks good without shouting. Authentic in character, confident in style and...

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Data as new raw material: European textile industry redefines its digital future

The Textile ETP Annual Assembly brought together over one hundred professionals from the textile industry at the Amsterdam Fashion Institute (AMFI) last week. Researchers, engineers, innovation managers and technology companies attended the event. It was marked by the challenges of an industry seeking to redefine its future amidst regulatory...