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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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Dr. Martens returns to profit growth in FY26

British footwear and accessories brand Dr. Martens reports making “good progress” as it shifts from a channel-led to a consumer-first operating model, as it delivers a return to profit growth for the financial year ending March 29, 2026, with pre-tax profit (PBT) rising 61 percent. For the FY26, group revenue reached 764.9 million pounds, down...

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Zara and Bad Bunny launch a capsule collection

Madrid – Spanish fashion chain Zara, the main commercial brand of the Inditex group, is expanding its collaboration with Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny by launching its first collaborative capsule collection. The collection has already started selling in the singer's home country and will be available for sale globally from this upcoming May 21....

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New York Fashion Week Bridal SS27 trends: From basque-waists to statement veils

New York Fashion Week Bridal (NYFWB) took place in early April 2026 with several returning bridal favorites, including Galia Lahav, Anne Barge, Ines Di Santo, Mira Zwillinger and Sareh Nouri. It’s a huge market. The US wedding industry, valued at approximately 66 billion dollars in 2025, acts as a major economic engine for both specialized and...