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Clothing repair is trending – but is it a real industry shift?

Attention to clothing repair and care is trending upwards. People appear increasingly interested in what their clothes are made of, how long they will last, and how to look after them. Brands are also waking up to repair. During the first half of 2026, brands and retailers including Salomon, Kiabi and Next launched repair programmes, and United...

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Fashion week SS27: A brief moment of stability

A sense of calm has settled over several brands. New creative directors have found their place at their respective houses, and their visions are becoming clearer. Following seasons filled with debuts, resets and tentative first drafts, the spring/summer 2027 shows across New York, London, Milan and Paris felt as though the industry could finally...

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In pictures: Bridal trends FW27

A round-up of the trends spotted at the FW27 bridal collections so far. Butter yellow Butter yellow, the soft pastel that has dominated ready-to-wear, is now a colour you can walk down the aisle in, too. A gentle alternative to classic white and ivory. Butter yellow. Rivini By Rita Vinieris FW27, House Of Gilles FW27, Pnina Tornai FW27 - Bridal...

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Michael Buckley on True Religion’s journey beyond denim and toward 1 billion dollars

True Religion made its name with horseshoe-stitched jeans that sold for hundreds of dollars at department stores in the 2000s. Today, sportswear and accessories make up more than half of its product assortment, and chief executive Michael Buckley no longer calls it a denim brand. “True Religion is an authentic and accessible lifestyle apparel...

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