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Antwerp's MoMu celebrates the work of fashion photographer Willy Vanderperre

The latest fashion exhibition at Antwerp’s MoMu provides a compelling insight into the enduring fascination of creator Willy Vanderperre with youth culture, spanning nearly three decades of his prolific career. Alongside his evocative photographs, Vanderperre has curated a selection of artworks that have significantly influenced his creative...

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Cem Altan Commences as New IAF President at Successful 36th IAF World Fashion Convention in Antwerp

At the IAF Board of Directors Dinner held on Sunday November 7th in Antwerp, Han Bekke handed over the IAF Presidency to Cem Altan. Cem Altan is founder of Aycem Textiles and he is member of the Board of Directors of both the Istanbul Apparel Exporters Association (IHKIB) and of the Turkish Clothing Manufacturers Association (TCMA). In the...

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IAF, EURATEX and ABIT Collaborate on Content International Conferences

The International, European and Brazilian associations IAF, EURATEX and ABIT are collaborating on the content of their annual, international conferences in the fall of 2021. The International Apparel Federation (IAF) and ABIT, the national association for the Brazilian Apparel and Textile industry, have even given their conferences the same...

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The IAF’s 36th World Fashion Convention is rapidly taking shape

The IAF’s 36th World Fashion Convention, held back-to-back with the EURATEX 9th European Apparel & Textile Convention on November 7-8-9 in Antwerp, is taking shape with a strong backing from a global cast of sponsors. The Convention will bring together senior apparel industry representatives from across the supply chain. The Convention’s theme ‘...

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Registration to IAF’s and EURATEX’s Unique Double Convention is Now Open

From 7 to 9 November 2021, the world of apparel and textiles will meet in Antwerp, Belgium, for a unique double convention: the 36th World Fashion Convention on 7-8 November, hosted by IAF, and the 9th European Textiles and Apparel Convention on 8-9 November, hosted by EURATEX. COVID-19 has shaken the foundations of the textiles, apparel and...

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Conclusion IAF's Digital Pre-Convention Event

On November 10 and 11, the International Apparel Federation held a digital ‘pre-event’ to its 36th IAF World Fashion Convention to be held June 7 and 8 2021 in Antwerp, Belgium. The goal of the pre-event was to start a global, industry wide and in-depth conversation on the Convention’s theme: ‘Transition in the Global Fashion System’. The...

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36th IAF World Fashion Convention to be held in Antwerp, Belgium

This year, the 36th IAF World Fashion Convention is set to take place in Europe, in the Flemish city of Antwerp (Belgium). The IAF has chosen to connect the 36th Convention to the EU as a whole, because of its vibrant fashion and textile industry and because of the ambitious plans on sustainability from the new European Commission. Antwerp...

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Master in Fashion Management at Antwerp: what can you expect?

Anouk Van Dingenen started the brand new Master in International Fashion Management at Antwerp Management School and wrote a general program overview: Courses During the first semester in Antwerp, seven different courses are taught. These courses include macroeconomics, ecosystem of the fashion industry, supply chain, customer driven marketing,...

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Kipling to target millennials under its new brand direction

Kipling was one of the most popular bags and accessories brands in the 1990s. Best known for its innovative use of crinkled nylon and adorable monkey mascot, the Belgium-brand was present in every classroom and airport. Although one Kipling bag is sold every 2 seconds, the brand has lost its way over the years and failed to evolve with the...

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Kipling shares a sneak preview of its new brand direction

Amsterdam - Kipling is set to present its new brand direction and vision for the future, one that revolves around remaining authentic to its own heritage, as well as ensuring it speaks to the needs of millennials today. It may hard to believe that the iconic handbag and accessories brand is already 31 years old, for those of us who grew up in...

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Paul Smith refurbishes its Antwerp flagship store

London - Paul Smith flagship store in Antwerp has undergone a major refurbishment, which includes an expanded womenswear area as well as an updated PS Paul Smith room. Spanning two floors, the refurbished store offers both Paul Smith and PS Paul Smith collections for women and men, in addition to Paul Smith Junior and selected collaborations....