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Fresh start at Jack Wolfskin: 'Product must come first'

After about 29 years, outdoor retailer Jack Wolfskin is relocating its headquarters from Idstein near Wiesbaden to Eschborn near Frankfurt am Main. However, the move is merely the outward sign of the profound transformation that the heritage German brand has undergone in recent years. Since its founding in 1981, the company has changed ownership...

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InstaMall CEO Elliot Aboud on bringing same-day delivery to luxury fashion

The founder and CEO of InstaMall, who previously helped grow fragrance brands Aroma360 and Hotel Collection to more than 30 US stores and two in Dubai, has launched an app in Miami offering same-day delivery from more than 80 brands, including Balmain, Ganni and Reformation. “InstaMall is bridging the gap between the immediacy of in-store...

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After Dusk: why Spring/Summer 2028 is going dark

Summer has always had its color codes: sun-bleached pastels, tropical brights, crisp linens and optimistic shades that capture the energy of longer days. For Spring/Summer 2028, that picture is shifting. Deep aubergines, inky blues and murky greens are bringing a darker, more atmospheric mood to warm-weather dressing. ABOUT Written by Joanne...

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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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