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SS26 trend: Designers use the bubble hem to create a fresh silhouette

Tracing the trend The bubble hem (also called the ‘balloon’ hem) has appeared several times throughout fashion history, including the ‘80s, when designers like Christian Lacroix, Yves Saint Laurent, and Ungaro revived it in taffeta cocktail dresses and skirts. It matched the decade’s love of bold, dramatic silhouettes and youthful glamour. But...

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Community over commerce: Crepe City's creative director on the transformation of sneaker culture

Crepe City is taking place in Cologne for the first time this week. Following its German debut in Berlin, the British sneaker and streetwear event is now moving to the Rhine to bring the local scene back together. Connull Drummond, who has been involved with Crepe City since 2019 and has been its creative director for three years, reveals why...

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Malone Souliers names new chief executive officer

London-based luxury footwear label Malone Souliers has appointed former Manolo Blahnik executive Andrew Wright as its new chief executive officer. In a statement, Malone Souliers states that Wright was chosen for the role due to his extensive knowledge of the US market, as well as his “proven dedication to brand building, and strong commercial...

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Euromonitor: Key consumer trends for 2026

As they do every year, global research experts at Euromonitor International have used the institute's analytics to identify the key consumer trends for 2026. Four trends will dominate 2026: “Comfort Zone”, “Fiercely Unfiltered”, “Rewired Wellness” and “Next Asian Wave”, which expand on current trends. Here is an overview. Comfort zone This trend...