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Zara and Bad Bunny launch their collection: from Puerto Rico to the world

Madrid – In one of its most significant strategic initiatives this year, the collaborative capsule collection designed by Zara with Bad Bunny and his creative team went on sale this Thursday, May 21. With this collection, the main fashion chain of the Inditex group not only renews its offering for the spring/summer 2026 season but also, and...

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In Kinshasa, tailors rejuvenate the 'abacost', the DRC's emblematic suit

Sewing machines whirred across bold fabrics at a Kinshasa atelier where Congolese tailors and their style-savvy customers have revived a suit long associated with life under a dictator. The "abacost" has a closed-front jacket, often with a Mao-style collar and worn without a tie, ideal for the sweltering equatorial heat. It was the signature...

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Baziszt: a French success story in the men's bohemian chic segment

Paris - Identifying an untapped niche and responding to it with a coherent offering is the trajectory illustrated by Baziszt, an independent French brand positioned in men's bohemian chic. The success story of Baziszt began with a realisation: a segment in the menswear market was vacant, that of bohemian chic. “In that beach party, wedding, and...

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Harvey Nichols appoints new buying director for menswear and non-apparel

Harvey Nichols has appointed Shaun Donnelly as buying director for non-apparel and menswear. Donnelly confirmed the news in a post on LinkedIn, where he said he was “happy to share” he was starting the new role and looked forward to “driving the next phase of growth across menswear, footwear and accessories with an incredible team”. Donnelly...

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Who is Simone Rocha? Everything to know about the Pitti Uomo 110 guest designer

Over its lifespan, Pitti Uomo has emerged as a platform used by up-and-coming and sometimes well-established designers to mark major milestones, spotlight a conceptual pivot, or usher in a new chapter altogether. For some, the esteemed guest designer slot serves as an opportunity to show in Italy for the first time; for others, it's an...

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Études Studio appoints Brice Groulier (ex-Jacquemus) to structure its growth

Parisian label Études Studio is professionalising its management with the appointment of Brice Groulier to the role of CEO. By recruiting the former chief financial officer of Jacquemus, the independent brand is demonstrating its ambition to transform its creative foundation into a major industrial success. Founded in 2012 by Aurélien Arbet and...

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Key looks from Rio Fashion Week: spring/summer trends

Rio Fashion Week took place between April 14 and 18 at Pier Mauá, with some off-site shows. The event was promoted by IMM, a sports and entertainment company also responsible for São Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW). From this year, SPFW will be held in the second half of the year, focusing on autumn/winter fashion. Rio will be responsible for...

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JiyongKim to be another special guest at Pitti Uomo

Following Simone Rocha, Dsm Kei Ninomiya and Danish brand Sunflower, there will be another special guest for Pitti Uomo, the trade fair scheduled in Florence from June 16 to 19. This is JiyongKim, the brand named after South Korean designer Jiyong Kim, who stood out among the top talents at the 2024 edition of the Lvmh Prize. During Pitti Uomo,...

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The rise of menswear romanticism: the new aesthetic reshaping how men dress

It is not a coincidence that Jacob Elordi chooses to wear womenswear from Chanel or Bottega Veneta off-duty, without sponsorship, stylist, or explanation. Or that A$AP Rocky becomes a face of Chanel despite the house producing no menswear line. What makes these moments significant is not the celebrity behaviour itself, it is what it signals...

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Japanese designer Kei Ninomiya to present at Pitti Uomo

Joining Simone Rocha, founder and creative director of her eponymous brand and guest designer for the upcoming Pitti Uomo, will be Dsm Kei Ninomiya. The event is scheduled to take place in Florence from June 16 to 19. The spotlight will be on the spirit of Dsm, the first label from Dover Street Market. This is according to Kei Ninomiya, the...

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Robert Talbott promotes Nick Picchione to president

California-based menswear brand Robert Talbott has promoted Nick Picchione to the newly created role of president, alongside a series of sales appointments as part of the brand’s ongoing momentum and continued growth across the North American market. Picchione, who was the brand’s senior vice president of merchandising and design, has been...

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H&M strengthens sportswear offering with Barcelona launch of new running collection

Madrid – H&M presented its new collection for runners this Thursday, March 19, at what the Swedish fashion multinational described as an “unprecedented global event in Barcelona”. The menswear and womenswear collection strengthens the brand's position in the increasingly strategic sportswear segment. It further specialises the offering of its...