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Tracing a trend: Tenniscore with TikTok, Miu Miu and Zendaya

What began as a TikTok micro trend, (#tenniscore has over 2.8M views) has blossomed into a multi-million-dollar retail success story. ‘Tennis Core’ can be described as a fusion of tennis players’ aesthetics and everyday looks. It's a perfect collaboration of modern leisure fashion and nostalgia. As reported in an article in The Guardian, “a...

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Report shines light on next-gen fur, posing the question 'What makes Fur, Fur?'

One of the earliest animal-based materials used by humans to make garments, fur has long been the source of debate within the fashion industry. Praised for its exceptional warmth, durability, and softness, the reality behind fur farming and the ethics surrounding its production have been under scrutiny for decades. As animal-rights organizations...

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Soorty and Decode launch TwoTa, a zero waste denim jumpsuit for Kingpins

Pakistani denim manufacturer Soorty has teamed up with zero-waste designer Decode to create a modern reinterpretation of the jumpsuit known as TwoTa. Developed to serve as staff uniforms for the April 204 edition of the leading denim trade fair, the Kingpins Show, the zero waste design is inspired by the work of Italian futurist artist Ernesto...

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Redress announces Redress Design Award 2024 semi-finalists

Hong Kong NGO Redress has unveiled the semi-finalists for its Redress Design Award 2024, the international sustainable student design competition. The list of semi finalists consists of 30 young designers from across the world. Fashion design students from 55 countries and regions submitted their applications. These are the semi-finalists for...

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What's behind the latest collection of workwear for children?

Work overalls for children with a GPS tracker in case they get lost? A small waxed shirt that defies pesticides? Trousers with knee pads for undisturbed crawling? What at first glance may sound like a good idea for active children or, somewhat more cynically, safety gear for the impending climate change, has a serious background: child labour....

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Cheap Monday relaunching with denim for the “next generation”

H&M Group’s denim brand Cheap Monday is relaunching at the end of summer with a curated assortment through Weekday's online shop and in select Weekday stores and retailers. Originally launched in 2004, Cheap Monday said its comeback would maintain its “edge and punk spirit while making it relevant for the next generation,” with a denim line-up...

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LVMH Prize announces eight finalists

Eight emerging designers have been named finalists for the annual LVMH Prize by French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. LVMH launched the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers in 2013 to reward and support emerging talent, and this year's award received more than 2,500 applications from 18 countries, including Mexico,...

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Tu collaborates with Scion

Sainsbury’s clothing brand Tu has launched a collaboration with British lifestyle brand Scion, known for its mix of bold patterns and colours. The exclusive collection combines the Tu design team’s expertise with Scion’s iconic portfolio of prints to offer a new clothing range with a “playful energy”. The Tu x Scion range spans womenswear,...

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Student’s prizewinning idea begs question: Why doesn’t this exist already?

A Kent State University fashion merchandising senior has come up with an idea that is so blindingly obvious, one might wonder how it doesn’t already exist. Olivia Meyer is currently basking in the glory of awards and accolades, even a mention in the New York Times for her concept: The single leg tights. “It’s mind boggling, but it's a great...

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SPFW N57 spotlights original Brazilian fashion

The 57th edition of the São Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW) - entitled 'Sintonia', which took place at the Iguatemi São Paulo and JK Iguatemi shopping centres, came to an end on Sunday, April 14. This season the event featured 27 fashion shows, 11 fewer than in the previous edition, but which highlighted the importance of brands that are considered...

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Mango launches Victoria Beckham collaboration

Spanish fashion retailer Mango has unveiled its spring/summer 2024 capsule collection designed in collaboration with British fashion designer Victoria Beckham. The capsule Victoria Beckham x Mango collection launches today, April 23 and features ready-to-wear, including tailoring, lingerie dresses, and knitwear, alongside bags, jewellery, and...

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Hellmann's Canada unveils sneakers made from food waste

Mayonnaise brand Hellmann's Canada is shining a spotlight on food waste with the launch of a new limited-edition sneaker made in collaboration with Italian-based sustainable fashion brand ID.Eight. The ‘1352: Refreshed Sneakers’ have been made using common food waste items, such as corn, mushrooms, apples, and grapes, as Hellmann's Canada...