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Olivia Cheng wins the 2025 CFDA/Genesis House AAPI Design + Innovation Grant

Olivia Cheng founder of Dauphinette, winner of the CFDA/Genesis House AAPI Design + Innovation Grant Credits: Genesis New York-based fashion designer Olivia Cheng founder of Dauphinette, known for her use of preserved botanicals and repurposed textiles, has won the second annual CFDA/Genesis House AAPI Design + Innovation Grant. The award aims to amplify the work […]

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Copenhagen reimagined: Mandatory as an alternative to big trade fairs?

Impressionen der Mandatory CPH Credits: Mandatory CPH At a time when the landscape of fashion trade shows is evolving rapidly and many traditional formats are losing relevance, Mandatory CPH aims to establish itself as a response to the changing needs of the industry. Launched last June, the event positions itself as a more intimate, cost-efficient,

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OTB Group appoints Serge Brunschwig as CEO of Jil Sander and Chief Strategy Officer

Serge Brunschwig Credits: Courtesy OTB OTB Group has announced the appointment of Serge Brunschwig as CEO of Jil Sander and Chief Strategy Officer of the wider OTB Group, effective February 5, 2025. Brunschwig will report directly to Ubaldo Minelli, OTB Group’s CEO, in what is widely seen as a strategic move to further elevate the

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US Postal Service says suspending parcels from China

Amazon. Credits: Amazon newsroom The US Postal Service (USPS) has said it is temporarily suspending inbound parcels from China and Hong Kong, evoking an angry accusation of “unreasonable suppression” from Beijing on Wednesday. The order follows US President Donald Trump’s imposition of additional 10 percent tariffs on Chinese imports starting Tuesday. Minutes after they took

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US fashion group PVH says ‘deeply disappointed’ over China sanctions

Tommy Hilfiger Credits: Tommy Hilfiger US firm PVH, which owns Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, said Wednesday it was “deeply disappointed” by China’s decision to place it on the country’s sanctions list. Beijing on Tuesday added the fashion group and biotech giant Illumina to its list of “unreliable entities” — part of a swath of

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No new clothes: S. Korean climate activist targets hyperconsumption

Mud Jeans in Amsterdam. Credits: MUD Jeans Recovering South Korean shopaholic-turned-climate activist Lee So-yeon used to buy new clothes almost daily — until a $1.50 winter coat triggered an awakening that stopped her shopping entirely. While looking at the ultra-cheap padded jacket at an H&M shop in the United States, where she was working at

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From Hopecore to Victorian Noir: Varying consumer moods in Faire’s commerce trend forecast

Masu SS25, Miss Sohee SS25, Frederico Cina SS23, Miu Miu SS24. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight As 2025 shapes up to be a year of complexities and challenges in the world of retail, an ability to refine and define what to expect from consumers has become imperative in helping retailers establish their approach towards this convoluted market. It

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K-Way to return to London with new flagship amid international expansion

K-Way London flagship store render. Credits: K-Way. K-Way is set to return to the English capital. The Italian-French sportswear brand has revealed it will be opening a London flagship store on February 17 as part of an ongoing international expansion strategy. Located at 120 Kings Road, the 120 square metre store intends to reflect the

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Archive secures 30 million dollars in Series B funding round

The North Face x Archive. Credits: Archive. Resale tech company Archive has closed on a 30 million dollar Series B funding round, which will be used to further develop its resale intelligence software while accelerating global expansion and investing in new product innovations. This latest round, led by Energize Capital, brings the company’s total funding

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