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The relevance of trade fairs and innovation in times of economic uncertainty

A recent panel discussion regarding the upcoming Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 trade fairs highlighted a critical turning point for the textile industry. The discussion brought together four industry experts to address how innovation serves as a tool for resilience during global economic uncertainty. Olaf Schmidt, vice president textiles and...

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Duffles, khaki, and a splash of sunshine: the street style of Pitti Uomo

In fashion, January not only marks the beginning of a new year but also sets the tone for the seasons ahead as Pitti Uomo returns to Florence. Long regarded as the unofficial starting point of the menswear calendar, the fair once again gathered the international fashion crowd at the Fortezza da Basso. Pitti Uomo has traditionally been celebrated...

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Saks Global: Millions owed to Chanel, Kering, LVMH, and more

Saks Global’s journey to eventual bankruptcy had been heavily speculated by industry insiders for months. Suspicions were then confirmed Wednesday, when the US retail giant officially filed for Chapter 11 protection in a Texas bankruptcy court, where documents have revealed the extent of financial challenges faced by the company. In its filing,...

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Gabriela Hearst names Michele Cohen as president

New York-based designer Gabriela Hearst has promoted her longtime head of sales, Michele Cohen, to president, effective immediately. In a statement, the designer said the newly created role was to reflect the brand's "continued commercial momentum and to support its next phase of global growth”. As president, Cohen will lead the brand’s global...