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Rapha adds former Salomon executive to its board of directors

British cycling apparel brand Rapha has appointed Scott Mellin, former Salomon global chief brand officer, to its board of directors. Mellin, who has more than three decades of brand-building, product innovation, and cultural marketing expertise from brands within the outdoor and performance sport sector, including The North Face and Salomon,...

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WL Gore to shutter Gorewear business amid financial pressures

WL Gore & Associates, the maker of technical performance material Gore-Tex, is set to wind down its Gorewear business unit. The company cited mounting financial pressures as the driving force behind the decision to shutter the cycling and running apparel brand. The announcement was made in a letter to retailers obtained and reported on by German...

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Pitti Uomo banks on tailwinds

Pitti Uomo has officially kicked off the SS26 season, though the outlook is far from straightforward. The season’s start unfolded against a difficult geopolitical backdrop, according to Antonio De Matteis, president of Pitti Immagine (PI), the trade show organiser. Still, the situation was not entirely bleak, with menswear remaining “healthy.”...

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MVC Group names new chief executive

Italian-based MVC Group, a leading player in performance cycling and outdoor sportswear, owned by the Cremonese family and the Equinox fund, has appointed Emilio Foà as its new chief executive officer. The group, headquartered in Fonzaso, Italy, is a well-known player in cycling and outdoor sportswear, including hiking, mountaineering, climbing,...

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Next edition of Pitti Uomo to embrace cycling culture as Italian menswear export stalls

Pitti Uomo returns to Florence from 17 to 20 June with its 108th edition, featuring over 730 brands and introducing Becycle, a new section dedicated to cycling culture. Building on last year’s collaboration with the Tour de France, the initiative brings sports-driven community energy into menswear, with dedicated installations and a central...

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Anya Hindmarch opens The Village Bike store

Anya Hindmarch’s first concept store of 2025 is a “love letter to the joy of cycling,” complete with the British designer’s own cycling collection. The Village Bike, located at 11 Pont Street, London, will be open until February 5 and has been inspired by 1970s retro biking, from classic colourful jerseys to colourblock cycling caps and bold...

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Paul Smith moves into performance wear with expanded cycling range

British fashion house Paul Smith is gearing up to make a significant mark in the cycling apparel market with the launch of an extensive new collection. This move represents a natural progression for the brand, given Sir Paul Smith's long-standing passion for cycling and the company's history of collaborations within the sport. Blending Fashion...

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Adidas reimagines its Stan Smith sneaker for cycling

German sports giant Adidas has unveiled a cycling-specific reimagination of its most iconic tennis shoe, the Stan Smith. The all-new ‘VeloStan Smith’ has been adapted for cycling adventures in the city and features a two-bolt SPD-cleat for clipless pedals and a nylon sole plate to provide stiffness on the bike and versatile comfort when walking....

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Bikecore Style: Pedaling towards a more sustainable future

In recent years, a significant cultural and eco-fueled shift has emerged that is reimagining the way we view, interact, and move within the world around us. As we approach incoming seasons through a more urgent emphasis on sustainability, a focus on intentional design has presented activewear brands an opportunity to rethink classic silhouettes...

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Shrimps collaborate with Rapha on a cycling collection

Fashion brand Shrimps has unveiled a capsule collection with cycling clothing brand Rapha that aims to bridge the gap between fashion and cycling with an experimental, high-performance, and wearable line. The nine-piece capsule combines Shrimps’ signature playful patterns and whimsical designs with Rapha’s cycling apparel and off-bike stylings,...

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Maap to open new retail concept store in Amsterdam

Australian cycling apparel brand Maap has announced plans to open its first LaB concept store outside of Australia in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, later this year as part of its strategy to grow in Europe. In a statement, Maap said that the store, which will mark the brand’s first in Europe, follows the success of its first LaB concept store,...

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Maap announces new hires across marketing and design

Melbourne-based cycling and lifestyle apparel brand Maap has added new hires from Arc’teryx, Rapha, Strava, Aesop and Bellroy across marketing, design, innovation and business development as part of its commitment to continued growth. Global marketing is now being headed up by chief marketing officer Ian Elliott, who joined from Strava, where he...