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Primark adds new director of womenswear design

Value fashion and lifestyle retailer Primark has appointed Keiron Birch as director of womenswear design to shape the future creative direction for the retailer’s collections. In this newly created role, Birch, who has more than 20 years of experience in fashion, will lead Primark’s womenswear design teams across fashion, footwear and...

Fairs

Poolside and problems: Pitti Uomo makes an energetic start to SS27

Pitti Uomo dived gracefully into the new season on Tuesday. For its 110th edition, the Italian menswear trade fair is themed around “the pool”, taking a momentary dip into cool waters amid summer temperatures before the industry's problems resurface. Italian menswear generated a turnover of 11.2 billion euros in 2025. This represents a 2.2...

Fashion

Upcycling lace: Using antique fabrics for unique fashion pieces

Paris - Lace is once again prominent in fashion, lending a sense of craftsmanship and delicacy to collections. This traditional fabric is now even being recycled to create unique pieces, worn by stars such as Beyoncé and Rosalía. The resurgence of lace is a key trend this year, as predicted by Pinterest Business based on millions of user...

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CHAMP fund invests in American activewear brand Rhoback

The new Champion Athlete Managing Partner (CHAMP) investment fund, a joint partnership launched in April 2026 between L Catterton, Patricof Co and more than 250 athletes, has announced a strategic investment in Rhoback, an American active lifestyle apparel brand. The move marks CHAMP’s first partnership and will see the fund joining forces with...