Fairs|REPORT

Kingpins: networking under a blue-grey cloud

The fashion industry is facing challenges. Geopolitical tensions are creating obstacles that initially affect suppliers and ultimately impact brands. This situation also applies to the denim sector. Designers, business developers, R&D experts and even salespeople, who are expected to maintain a positive outlook, confirm this. Nevertheless, the...

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Fashion |In Pictures

First Look: H&M unveils new collection with Stella McCartney

Swedish fashion retailer H&M have unveiled the first look at its upcoming collaboration with Stella McCartney, some twenty years after its first partnership with the British designer, which launches on May 7. In 2005, the collaboration marked H&M’s second-ever design collaboration, following the sellout success of the inaugural collection with...

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Fairs

Swiss watchmakers say time will tell on effects of Mideast conflict

The Middle East war has plunged Swiss watchmakers into uncertainty, testing the resilience of an iconic national industry already shaken by several crises. Behind the opulent booths at the Watches and Wonders fair in Geneva, the industry's biggest annual showcase, the conflict is on everyone's lips. The war is not the first crisis that...

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Vince navigates Saks Global disruption with retail expansion strategy

The US-based global retail platform Vince Holding Corp. has reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, revealing a resilient performance despite significant headwinds from the reorganization of Saks Global. The company is now pivoting toward international flagship expansion and an enhanced...

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