Articles by Don-Alvin Adegeest
Immigration raids disrupt US second-hand clothing supply chains
Heightened immigration enforcement in southern US border states is causing labour shortages, inventory backlogs and shipment delays in the second-hand clothing sector, shows data from Bank and Vogue, a global leader in the facilitation, logistics, purchase and reselling of wholesale used goods. The delays are raising concerns over the stability...
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American Vintage returns to Marylebone with a Mediterranean-inspired makeover
American Vintage will reopen its 127 m² Marylebone store in September 2025 after a refurbishment that replaces its previous look with a pared-back mix of natural tones and materials. The Marseille-based brand says the redesign reflects its Mediterranean origins while keeping the understated image that has become its hallmark. The store will...
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With Crocs' shares down 30 percent, is the "ugly shoe" trend over?
This week, Crocs hit a sobering note for the fashion world: its stock plunged nearly 30 per cent, the steepest single-day drop since 2011, following a downtick in demand and a gloomy sales outlook that laid bare the waning appeal of the “ugly shoe” phenomenon. Crocs had seemed untouchable: brightly coloured, comfort‑first clogs elevated into...
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Retail footfall falters in July despite heatwave and events
In a month when the summer sun scorched pavements and the Lionesses lifted silverware, Britain’s retail sector remained conspicuously tepid. July footfall figures, released by BRC-Sensormatic, reveal a marginal 0.4 percent year-on-year decline—an improvement on June’s -1.8 percent, but still far from the revival fashion retailers were hoping...
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Topshop to relaunch with a catwalk on London’s Trafalgar Square
Once a high street titan, Topshop is staging its long awaited comeback. On Saturday, August 16th, London’s Trafalgar Square will be transformed into a sprawling, open-air catwalk and street party in what might be the most public fashion spectacle the capital has seen in a while. The occasion? A relaunch of Topshop.com and a strategic effort to...
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Fashion's digital reckoning: Why the EU's Product Passport mandate will reshape the Industry
As the European Union tightens its grip on environmental regulation, fashion brands across the continent, and beyond, are bracing for a seismic shift. At the heart of the upcoming regulatory wave lies the Digital Product Passport (DPP), a central feature of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which becomes enforceable in...
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Bianca Saunders and Puma bring Jamaican heritage to east London
British-Jamaican designer Bianca Saunders has never been one to follow the obvious path. Known for her thoughtful exploration of identity, masculinity and cultural memory, Saunders now joins forces with sportswear brand Puma to mark Jamaican Independence Day with a three-day pop-up experience in east London. Running from 7 to 10 August at 137A...
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Retail finance chiefs sound alarm over tax burden and inflation risks
A new survey from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed mounting concern among retail finance leaders, as fears grow that government policy is fuelling inflation, job losses, and reduced investment across the high street. With the Chancellor preparing his next Budget, 56 percent of retail CFOs described their outlook for the coming...
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Prada results underscore weaker luxury demand
Miu Miu is having a moment. The brand claimed the number one spot on Lyst’s Q2 Hottest Brands Index, with Prada landing just a few places behind in fourth. But while the buzz is real, fuelled by clever styling, viral looks, and a steady stream of celebrity endorsements, it only tells part of the story. Scratch beneath the surface, and Prada...
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Santoni steps into Harrods with new pop-up
Italian luxury footwear house Santoni has launched a pop-up in Harrods until the end of August. Harrods’ fabled Shoe Heaven plays host to a dedicated Santoni showcase celebrating the Sibille pump, a handcrafted heel that the brand is positioning as an answer to modern femininity. Santoni says the Sibille isn't merely a shoe; it is a sculptural...
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