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E-commerce: China issues new guidelines to regulate platforms under EU pressure

Just days after a historic visit from a delegation of nine MEPs, Beijing published new national strategic guidelines on Monday, April 6, 2026. Amidst reinforced customs duties and a push for “harmonisation with international rules”, China is reforming its ultra-fast fashion model, which has become a major issue in economic diplomacy. Trigger:...

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Fashion

Shanghai Fashion Week: Tradition as a driving force for modernity

More than almost any other fashion week, Shanghai demonstrates how the trends of tomorrow become relevant through a country's cultural heritage. The autumn/winter 2026 collections of many emerging labels were particularly compelling because they were as rooted in the zeitgeist as they were in history. The city, too, continues to serve as a...

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Fashion

Back to basics: The 'quiet' sophistication of the AW26 season

The autumn/winter 2026 season has concluded, leaving an unexpectedly quiet echo. After several cycles marked by sensational debuts from new creative directors and a near-constant rotation at the helm of luxury fashion houses, a calmer phase is now emerging. Many designers seem to have settled into their roles. This is reflected in collections...

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The Do’s and Don’ts of opening a physical retail store: Community, identity and strategic decisions

Buenos Aires - For Peruvian designer Annaiss Yucra, opening her first physical store recent was not an impulsive decision, but the result of a process built over time—shaped by textile heritage, experimentation and commercial validation. In today’s digital era, where many brands are born and grow through social media, physical retail continues...

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