Fashion

Mare di Moda: 2028 swimwear trends between escapism, protest and shine

“This is one of the most difficult seasons, as nobody in this industry really has any idea what is currently happening.” With this admission, trend expert David Shah opened his seminar at the textile and swimwear trade fair Mare di Moda (MdM). Long-time attendees might recall his opening remarks from a few years ago, when he similarly began with...

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Crocs lifts annual outlook as third-quarter revenues reach 1.04 billion dollars

US casual footwear group Crocs, Inc. (Crocs) reported a 4.6 percent increase in consolidated revenues for the third quarter of 2026, reaching 1.04 billion dollars on both a reported and constant currency basis. Growth was registered across brand portfolios and direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels, prompting management to raise full-year enterprise...

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Fashion

SS27 Color Trend: Visual ASMR and harmonious pastels shown at Bottega Veneta, Dior and more

ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) is most often associated with relaxing sounds, such as gentle tapping and whispering, or pleasurable forms of touch, such as hair brushing or scalp massage. These sensory triggers can create a calming, almost tingling response in the brain. But ASMR can also have a visual dimension. Certain color...

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Fashion

The designers moving fast: Why Conner Ives, Emily Dawn Long and Mfpen are on shoppers’ radar

Lyst’s Q3 2026 Index was led by Prada, but three emerging names stood out further down the report: Conner Ives, Emily Dawn Long and Mfpen. Based in London, New York and Copenhagen respectively, the three labels share an approach rooted in craft, vintage references and deadstock materials. Lyst named them the quarter’s brands moving fast, as a...

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