American intimates brand Parade has been acquired by Ariela & Associates International (AAI), making it a division of the group while it gains the accessibility …
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Marimekko continues Asia expansion, steps into Vietnam and Malaysia
Finnish clothing and lifestyle brand Marimekko is continuing on its path of expansion in Asia, now preparing to open in two new markets; Vietnam and …
Harrods continues pandemic recovery as sales, profits jump
Harrods has reported a jump in profit and turnover in its most recent annual trading update as shoppers continue to flock back to physical stores …
UK fashion and textile industry receives investment to fund sustainable practices
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced a six million pound investment into the fashion and textile industry to help drive more sustainable and responsible …
GFC names six emerging designers showing at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo
Global Fashion Collective (GFC) has announced six emerging designers that are set to take part in a runway show during the upcoming Rakuten Fashion Week …
M&S reports strong trading, raises profit forecast
In a trading update for the 19 weeks ended August 12, 2023, Marks & Spencer Group said like-for-like clothing & home sales grew over 6 …
UK launches hub to help companies be more sustainable
The UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has launched a new hub to help small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) “save money and …
Women-led brands making a mark on the Scandinavian market and beyond
A very rainy and windy Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) wrapped up last week. However, despite the lousy weather conditions, press, buyers and influencers alike turned …
What is circular fashion design?
The pursuit of a circular economy is fraught with challenges. After all, how do you achieve such an economy? Circular design is key to this, …
A reality check on fashion and the metaverse
NFTs and the metaverse – not long ago, the fashion industry was talking a great deal about the potential of the two. By now, the …