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BARTS SS27: A story about love between land and sea

For the new S27 collection, BARTS draws inspiration from the story of ‘The Girl and the Oceankeeper’. The theme brings together two powerful forces: The Girl, who captures a spirit of curiosity, playfulness and endless exploration, and The Oceankeeper, who stands for strength, protection and harmony with the natural world. The colour palette...

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Colour breaks through: Pieces rethinks back-to-work wardrobe

Danish fashion brand Pieces has launched “From Her POV”, an autumn campaign that rethinks the classic back-to-work wardrobe with colour, volume and layering, according to a press release. The campaign consists of five looks selected by Belgian content creator Farah Rehman and is built around versatility. While recent seasons have leaned towards...

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Why menswear's next big category is the handbag

Somewhere between the DR Congo squad walking off a plane in matching leopard print suits and custom bags, Erling Haaland treating this World Cup like a rolling exhibition of his Hermès bag collection, and the sheer size of the Bottega Veneta collection sitting in Jacob Elordi's wardrobe, it became clear that menswear had quietly found its next...

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Pandora launches ‘Pandora Wonders’ with Harry Lambert

Danish brand Pandora has launched ‘Pandora Wonders’, a new multi-year creative platform dedicated to exploring the house's materials and craftsmanship, according to a press release. Each chapter will focus on a specific material, starting with freshwater pearls reinterpreted by creatives from around the world. For the first instalment, Pandora...

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Resort 27: Top handbag assortment from Fendi, Chanel, Diesel and more

With higher profit margins than apparel and broader customer appeal, handbags play a pivotal role in shaping seasonal assortments and driving sales. The Resort 27 season featured a diverse array of designer handbags, highlighting a shifting trend toward softer structures and tactile materials. However, despite the industry's general movement...

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Five belt trends defining SS27: timeless leather, stone-set chains and the return of power width

The belt has spent a few seasons as an afterthought. For SS27, it returns to centre stage. As silhouettes turn pared-back and quiet-luxury restraint sets the tone, a single well-chosen belt is the quickest way to make a look feel finished and current. FashionUnited looked at five belt trends shaping the category for 2027, with accessories...

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The quiet economics of legwear: why basics deserve a buyer’s full attention

Every buyer knows the seasonal gamble. A bold trend piece either flies off the shelf or ends up on the markdown rail by July. Legwear plays a different game entirely, and it is one of the few games in retail where the odds favour the house. The category rarely makes the window, yet it may be the most dependable money in the building. The...

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60 Spanish brands present SS27 collections at Expo Riva Schuh

Madrid – From this Saturday, June 13, to the upcoming Tuesday, June 16, the Italian town of Riva del Garda is hosting the 105th edition of the international trade show, Expo Riva Schuh. This leading footwear trade fair will once again be held alongside the 16th edition of Garda Bags, the specialised event for the handbag industry. Spanish...

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Furla presents “Furla Sun Bar”: a summer escape in the heart of Rome

Furla presents Furla Sun Bar, the brand’s new experiential activation transforming the heart of Rome into an iconic summer destination, where the vibrant color palette of Furla’s SS26 fashion collection meets the SS26 Eyewear universe. The project invites press, talents, KOLs, and the Roman community to enjoy a few days of summer fun and Italian...

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U.S. Polo Assn. unveils 2-in-1 bag

For spring/summer 2026, U.S. POLO ASSN. unveils a collection of bags and accessories designed for a modern and dynamic lifestyle, combining design, functionality and the brand's unmistakable American style aesthetic. The womenswear offering is distinguished by its variety of styles and details, with a style that ranges from sporty minimalism to...

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Bag trends: Why sensory textures and hands-free silhouettes are defining the new accessory market

The era of the purely functional bag is over; welcome to the age of “sensory utility.” In today’s accessory market, consumers demand an everyday carry that delivers a dual promise: exceptional tactile comfort and absolute, hands-free mobility. Parsing through the latest seasonal forecasts reveals two distinct silhouettes dominating this new...

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Counterfeiting: Goyard's exclusivity attracts counterfeiters

Artificial intelligence authentication platform Entrupy has published its new State of the Fake report. Similar to the results published in 2025, this year's report shows Louis Vuitton as the brand with the highest volume of counterfeit products. It is followed by Gucci, Prada, Chanel and Dior. The enthusiasm for the Louis Vuitton monogram...