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Comfort, sustainability and nostalgia: AEC's key footwear trends for AW27

Following the success of Spanish supplier fair Futurmoda earlier this month, which brought together over 4,100 professionals in Elche, AEC and international consultancy Trendstop presented the trends that will define the autumn/winter 2027/2028 season for footwear and components. Manuel Román, president of AEC, stressed that this presentation is...

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How the energy crisis is affecting garment manufacturing hubs

The garment industry is currently navigating a crisis that is less about fashion trends and more about basic survival. As of mid-March 2026, the energy arteries that feed manufacturing hubs in South Asia have all but collapsed under the weight of the West Asia conflict. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has turned a steady stream of industrial...

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U.S. Soccer unveils new team kits ahead of FIFA World Cup

With the US co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico this summer, U.S. Soccer has unveiled its 2026 national team kits with Nike, which have been designed incorporating player feedback to represent “the team’s identity”. For the first time, the kit design unifies all U.S. Soccer National Teams under one full visual...

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Oil at 200 dollars a barrel: Middle East conflict sends shockwaves through fashion

As the global conflict involving Iran escalates, the prospect of oil prices climbing towards 200 dollars a barrel no longer feels implausible. Fashion businesses across the UK and Europe are once again bracing for volatility, as energy markets react sharply to geopolitical risk. From fibre production and manufacturing to freight costs and...