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Kate Spade New York to launch affordable collection with Target

American fashion and lifestyle brand Kate Spade New York, known for its colourful and quirky aesthetic, is teaming up with Minneapolis-based retailer Target to launch an exclusive limited-time affordable collection of fashion, home and entertaining essentials. The Kate Spade New York x Target collection, launching on April 12, features more than...

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Gabriela Hearst launches its first sustainably made sneaker

Luxury fashion brand Gabriela Hearst has launched its first sustainably crafted sneaker, featuring materials that have a lower impact on the environment. The Ohio, which debuted on the catwalk during Gabriela Hearst’s spring/summer 2025 show, has been designed to reflect the brand’s foundations in quality and craftsmanship while lowering its...

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Gap’s transformation continues with a new premium offering

American fashion and lifestyle brand Gap, known globally for its heritage casual wear, is launching a new premium and elevated offering GapStudio, which will offer the brand’s “highest expression of style, craftsmanship and quality”. Since fashion designer Zac Posen, known for his red carpet and couture approach to fashion, was appointed...

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Marimekko and Crocs unveil limited-edition collaboration

Global footwear brand Crocs has unveiled a limited-edition collection with Finnish fashion and lifestyle design house Marimekko, launching on April 23. The collection, which marks the first collaboration between the two brands, draws inspiration from the optimism and sense of playfulness at the core of both brands and features Marimekko’s...

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FW25 top accessory: Ties and neck scarves

When the fw25 runway season ended mid-March it became clear that when it came to neckwear, two specific types stood out from the crowd, menswear-inspired ties and fancy neck scarves. Women wearing a traditionally male accessory like a tie can be traced back to the nineteenth century and is thought to symbolize empowerment and confidence. The New...

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New UK legislation puts fashion’s green claims under scrutiny

As of April 6th, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been granted significantly enhanced enforcement powers under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Act. This sweeping legislation represents a crucial shift in consumer protection, equipping the CMA with the ability to impose direct and severe penalties on...

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& Other Stories to collaborate with Roksanda

London-based designer Roksanda will launch an exclusive collaboration with fashion and lifestyle retailer & Other Stories, part of the H&M Group, in May. The collaboration with London Fashion Week favourite Roksanda Ilinčić, founder and creative director of Roksanda, is part of & Other Stories Co-Lab partnerships, which has previously included...

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Marcolin and Max Mara extend eyewear licensing agreement

Italian fashion house Max Mara has announced the renewal of its eyewear licensing agreement with Marcolin until 2032. The new license agreement has been extended for an additional seven years, until December 31, 2032, and covers the design, production and international distribution of Max Mara’s sunglasses and optical frames. Max Mara’s eyewear...

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The myth of circular fashion economics: A 450 billion dollar miscalculation?

New academic research challenges industry's circularity narrative and exposes fundamental economic flaws. Fashion's circular economy model — long championed as the solution that would simultaneously tackle textile waste, reduce carbon emissions and maintain economic growth — may be built on fundamentally flawed economic assumptions, according to...

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A textile recycling podcast targets fashion's circular economy ambitions

Global Fashion Agenda has unveiled a new podcast series examining the technical and systemic challenges preventing widespread adoption of textile recycling in the fashion industry, at a time when regulatory pressure is intensifying across global markets. The Upstream Circularity Podcast, released to coincide with International Day of Zero Waste,...

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The human cost of digital disruption in fashion

In a move that is reverberating through the creative economy, H&M's recent pivot towards digital model twins and AI-generated imagery signals a profound shift in how fashion presents itself to the world. This technological evolution, while inevitable, carries significant implications for an industry built on human craftsmanship and artistic...

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H&M to create 'twins' of models with AI: "The possibilities are almost endless"

H&M joins the growing list of fashion companies utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in their online communications. The retailer will create digital "twins" of real models. These AI reproductions will be used in social media posts and marketing campaigns, provided the models give their consent. Thirty models, including Mathilda Gvarliani...