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Lamoda and Fashion Factory School publish study on fashion brands in Russia

Lamoda, a Russian online platform selling fashion, beauty and lifestyle products, and fashion school Fashion Factory School in Moscow conducted a survey to study the demand for local brands in the country, as well as to identify the categories that lack products and the most promising niches for launching fashion brands. The audience chosen for...

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Champion unveils new collection to help reduce microplastic pollution

Champion Athleticwear has unveiled a new collection of joggers and crewnecks, made with CiCLO technology in a bid to reduce the presence of microplastics in the environment. Kicking off the sportswear brand's "Eco Future" project, a product segment that seeks to prioritizes environmental and community impact, the collection is made from Eco...

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Hive & Colony opens new store on Madison Avenue in NYC

Bespoke menswear retailer Hive & Colony has opened its second store in New York. Located at 485 Madison Avenue, in the heart of Manhattan, the retailer celebrated the opening of its newest location with a grand opening event on November 18, which included a special performance by Odiseas, an New York-based up-and-coming artist. The new store,...

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Record-breaking Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales with Shopify merchants reaching 9.3 billion dollars

Shopify has reported a record-breaking Black Friday, Cyber Monday weekend, with global sales reaching 9.3 billion dollars from independent businesses worldwide - a 24 percent surge compared to 2022. London emerged as one of the top three highest-selling cities globally for Shopify merchants during this period. In the UK, in-store spending saw a...

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Mango invests in sustainable 3D printing startup

Fashion giant Mango is demonstrating its commitment to innovation by investing in Ziknes through its Mango StartUp Studio accelerator. Ziknes specializes in software and robotic 3D printing systems that enable rapid transition from design to printing using recycled materials. Mango's investment includes financial support through a convertible...

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Report forecasts uncertainty for the fashion industry in 2024

The fashion industry’s outlook has never been so uncertain, as geopolitical upheaval, climate challenges and nagging inflation keep markets unsteady. The new challenges in a post-covid climate directly impact consumer confidence, as highlighted in The State of Fashion 2024 report, a collaborative effort by McKinsey & Company and Business of...

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Leather as upcycled waste: A discussion about leather and sustainability

‌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...

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Eton x The Beatles: Igniting the spirit of style & genius

Sartorial Art expertise fused with art and craftsmanship - Eton announces a highly anticipated collaboration with legendary British Brand, The Beatles. This exciting collaboration brings forth a limited-edition collection that seamlessly merges the worlds of music and menswear. Launching this fall, the inaugural release features a stunning...

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Amazon releases AI chatbot called 'Q'

Amazon on Tuesday released its own AI chatbot intended for businesses, about one year after ChatGPT took the world by storm. "Q" will be available only to Amazon's AWS cloud computing customers and will be in direct competition with OpenAI's ChatGPT as well as Google's Bard and Microsoft's copilots that also run on OpenAI's technology. Chatbots...

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An effortless FW24 collection by Colourful Rebel

Colourful Rebel, a leading name in the fashion industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated collection that redefines the concept of wardrobe essentials. Inspired by ultimate basics, bestsellers, and timeless pieces, this new collection seamlessly incorporates their authentic sports influences, offering a fresh and...

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Puma turns biodegradable experimental sneaker into compost

Sportswear company Puma, which invited people in Germany to test its experimental Re:Suede sneaker for biodegradability, has claimed that it has successfully turned its classic suede sneaker into compost “under certain tailor-made industrial conditions”. In 2021, Puma created 500 pairs of the experimental Re:Suede sneaker, using Zeology tanned...

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Kipling unveils collaboration with TV show ‘Emily in Paris’

Following successful collections with Barbie, Peanuts and Minju Kim, bag and accessories brand Kipling is ending 2023 with another collaboration, this time with Netflix TV show ‘Emily in Paris’. Launching on November 29, the ‘Kipling x Emily in Paris’ collection takes inspiration from the “styling and peppy energy” of the TV show’s lead...