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Superdry plots Argentina launch with new franchisee

British fashion retailer Superdry is plotting an expansion into Argentina through a new franchise partnership with Tango Fabric. The company confirmed the launch of a dedicated regional e-commerce platform for the market, and said it was planning to open five stores in the capital, Buenos Aires. The first, a flagship site, is targeted to open...

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How pop-ups are shaping Latin America: creative districts, new audiences and experiential luxury

Buenos Aires – In Latin America, the pop-up phenomenon has established itself as a cultural driver capable of transforming neighbourhoods, rewriting luxury strategies and redefining how brands engage with their audiences. Far from being mere marketing exercises, these ephemeral spaces function as territories where commerce, identity and...

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Ciele Athletics expands into Latin America

Canadian performance running brand Ciele Athletics is expanding into Latin America with a new distribution partnership with Run The World, a leading distributor of performance products across Latin America. In a statement, Ciele Athletics said the move would expand its global reach and strengthen its presence in the region’s growing running...

Culture

Donatella Versace to chair Latin American Fashion Awards jury

Donatella Versace will preside as President of the Jury for the second edition of the Latin American Fashion Awards, set to take place from 6–9 November 2025. The appointment represents a notable endorsement of the region’s creative force by one of fashion’s most influential figures. Founded by Constanza Cavalli Etro and Silvia Argüello, the...

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Dr. Martens expands into the UAE and Latin America

British footwear brand Dr. Martens is expanding its global presence with a new distribution partnership with Beside Group, marking its entry into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) market for the first time. Additionally, the brand has secured a deal to further its expansion into Latin America through a partnership with Crosby. In a statement, Dr....

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H&M targets emerging markets as US and European demand softens

Fashion retailer H&M is actively seeking to expand into emerging markets such as Brazil and India, according to CEO Daniel Erver, as consumer spending weakens in its core European region and U.S. tariffs impact demand in its second-largest market. “In some of these markets that we haven’t really penetrated… we see a bigger opportunity for...

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Latin American Fashion Awards announce global Jury for 2025 edition

The Latin American Fashion Awards has announced its jury for the second edition, taking place from 6–9 November 2025 at Casa de Campo Resort in the Dominican Republic. Founded by Constanza Cavalli Etro and Silvia Argüello, the biennial event positions itself as a global platform for Latin American creatives, following a 2023 debut that drew...

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Farm Rio opens first store in Mexico

Brazilian fashion and lifestyle brand Farm Rio continues its global retail expansion with its first store in Mexico, marking the brand’s expansion into Latin America. The 1,140-square-foot store is located on the ground floor of Shopping Artz Pedregal in Mexico City and has been designed by Cajoo Studio to bring together Farm Rio’s love for...

Fashion

Carpe diem: the Costa Rican women turning fish into fashion

Costa de Pájaros, Costa Rica - On a beach in Costa Rica, as fishermen land the day's catch, two women are hard at work on a slimy sea bass skin, rubbing, scraping, washing, and tanning the hide to turn it into leather. Two years ago, both Mauren Castro, 41, and Marta Sosa, 70, were stay-at-home mums dependent on their fishermen husbands to...

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Museum at FIT: New expo to showcase modern Latinx American fashion

The Museum at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) opened the doors to its new exhibition last Friday, called ‘¡Moda Hoy! Latin American and Latinx Fashion Design Today’. The spotlight is put onto designers from Latin American countries and those of Latin American heritage living in the US, who are often referred to as Hispanic, Latino/Latina,...

Fashion

First Latin American Fashion Awards open applications

In November 2023, the first edition of the Latin American fashion awards will take place. The organisers of the event have selected the Dominican Republic as the host country, as per the official press release. The event is the first to celebrate South American, Caribbean, Mexican, and Central American fashion talent. It will recognise both...

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Marcelo Claure as Chairman of Shein Latin America

Shein, the Chinese fast fashion e-tailer, is eyeing growth in Latin America, and on Tuesday announced Marcelo Claure as the region’s chairman. Mr Claure will oversee the company's Latin American strategy and stakeholder affairs in Latin America, working closely with Shein’s management team, and will manage an investment of 100 million dollars....