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Fairly Made to open New York office following appointment of North American head

Fairly Made, a French traceability platform, is venturing into the US with plans to open an office in New York and the appointment of a director for the North American region. Sydney Ellis confirmed her new position at Fairly Made on LinkedIn, where she said: “Over the past decade, I’ve worked at the intersection of sustainability and business...

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Zia Zareem-Slade appointed managing director at Paul Smith

British heritage brand Paul Smith has appointed Zia Zareem-Slade as its new managing director. Zareem-Slade transitions to the independent fashion house from her most recent role as chief executive officer of British jewellery brand Annoushka. The appointment, effective May 2026, marks a strategic addition to the Paul Smith executive team....

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Chinese market: How a local presence helps French brands to establish themselves

During this year's Shanghai Fashion Week, Promas, the organisation for the promotion of menswear in France and abroad, supported Ludovic de Saint Sernin, Coltesse, EgonLab and Baziszt in their approach to the Chinese market. Initial findings reveal distinct strategies, balancing business development, local integration and collection adjustments....

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Fashion |In Pictures

Rio de Janeiro fashion week SS27 trends: Black minimalism to opulent maximalism

Rio de Janeiro Fashion Week (April 14–18, 2026) marked a significant return to the Brazilian fashion calendar after a ten-year hiatus, with the aim of repositioning the city as an international fashion hub and drawing global buyers. To streamline the national schedule and reduce overlap, organizers IMM shifted São Paulo Fashion Week to the...

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