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Mare di Moda: 2028 swimwear trends between escapism, protest and shine

“This is one of the most difficult seasons, as nobody in this industry really has any idea what is currently happening.” With this admission, trend expert David Shah opened his seminar at the textile and swimwear trade fair Mare di Moda (MdM). Long-time attendees might recall his opening remarks from a few years ago, when he similarly began with...

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Crocs lifts annual outlook as third-quarter revenues reach 1.04 billion dollars

US casual footwear group Crocs, Inc. (Crocs) reported a 4.6 percent increase in consolidated revenues for the third quarter of 2026, reaching 1.04 billion dollars on both a reported and constant currency basis. Growth was registered across brand portfolios and direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels, prompting management to raise full-year enterprise...

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UK Budget: wage cost hikes outweigh business rates relief for fashion retail

The UK Chancellor has unveiled a Budget aimed at providing commercial and household relief while establishing structural reforms for national growth. For the fashion and retail industries, the announcements deliver a two-year real-terms freeze on business rates and an expanded threshold for smaller firms, balanced against rising statutory wage...

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SS27 Color Trend: Visual ASMR and harmonious pastels shown at Bottega Veneta, Dior and more

ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) is most often associated with relaxing sounds, such as gentle tapping and whispering, or pleasurable forms of touch, such as hair brushing or scalp massage. These sensory triggers can create a calming, almost tingling response in the brain. But ASMR can also have a visual dimension. Certain color...