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Schiaparelli opens new boutique-atelier in Japan
Schiaparelli is strengthening its presence in the Asian market, particularly among its Japanese clientele. The luxury brand has announced the opening of a new boutique-atelier within the Hankyu Osaka department store. Located on the sixth floor, the space officially opened its doors on October 17, 2026. Store layout inspired by Paris apartments...
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Closures, losses and aid: French fashion retail following cost-of-living protests
The cost-of-living protests that swept across France over the weekend of October 17 and 18 ended in riots and looting in several cities across the country. According to the French government, around 3,000 businesses suffered damage. Fashion stores were among the hardest hit, particularly those carrying brands with high demand in the resale...
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Podcast: How Uniqlo balances low-SKU merchandising with aggressive US retail expansion
In this episode, host Danny Parisi sits down with Nico Cessot, Head of Marketing North America at Uniqlo, to break down the Japanese retailer’s aggressive brick-and-mortar and digital scaling strategy across the U.S. Cessot outlines how Uniqlo balances its low-SKU, high-volume "LifeWear" basic model with localized marketing campaigns and...
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Video: Jacquemus presents SS27 collection in Corsica
French fashion house Jacquemus staged its Spring/Summer 2027 runway show, titled "Le Bonheur," along the scenic rocky coast of Île de la Pietra in Île-Rousse, Corsica. Set against sweeping views of the Mediterranean Sea, models navigated a winding outdoor path leading up toward the landmark lighthouse, blending high fashion with natural...
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Fashion pulse: Ireland - August 2026
Consumer prices (August) Clothing and footwear prices in Ireland rose 3.1 percent year-on-year in August 2026, according to Ireland's Central Statistics Office (CSO), down from 8.5 percent in July. Headline consumer price inflation rose to 3.7 percent from 3.4 percent, so clothing and footwear inflation ran 0.6 percentage points below the...
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Futurmoda brings together 171 exhibitors and nearly 3,800 visitors in its latest edition
Spanish suppliers to the footwear and leather goods industry showcased their collections for autumn/winter 2027/2028 in Elche. The 56th edition of Futurmoda brought together nearly 3,800 people over its two days of activity. The trade show was held on October 14 and 15 at the IFA-Fira Alacant venue. A total of 171 companies exhibited at this...
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Video: Nude Project's New York debut with co-founder Bruno Casanovas
In this video, Bruno Casanovas, co-founder of Nude Project, documents the opening of the Barcelona-based brand's first pop-up in New York at 42 Greene Street (SoHo), and reviews its journey with university students. Casanovas, aged 26, launched the company at 19 with his partner Alex Benlloch, each with 300 euros, a Shopify website and T-shirts...
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The return to authenticity: what 2027's defining consumer trend means for fashion
In a societal climate marked by anxiety, people need, more than ever, to find renewed meaning in their lives, says Eric Miternique, founder of L’Agence Pulse, a Paris-based agency specialising in trend forecasting, foresight and strategy. Against a backdrop of AI, overlapping economic, social, climate and health crises, international conflicts...
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Platform6 acquires Without Production to integrate fashion show production
Creative agency collective Platform6 announced on Wednesday the acquisition of Without Production, a Milan-based company specialising in the design and production of fashion shows. Platform6, which already operated in the luxury events sector through its entities Marcadé and Superbien (an agency specialising in the creation of moving images),...
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Dunhill to be guest designer at next Pitti Uomo
Dunhill will be the guest designer at the next edition of Pitti Uomo, which will take place in Florence from January 12 to 15. The British luxury menswear house, led by creative director Simon Holloway since 2023, will host a presentation in Florence on the evening of Thursday, January 14. “Florence has long held a special place in the English...
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