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FitFlop CEO: “We want to own summer”

British footwear brand FitFlop, founded by wellness entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore in 2007 and known for its ergonomic and wellness footwear, is undergoing a brand evolution to transform into a global lifestyle brand, aiming to "own summer" by focusing on women's footwear and expanding its reach through strategic collaborations to become a billion...

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Between heatwave and restraint: Menswear trends from Paris

Paris Men's Fashion Week for spring/summer 2027 was overshadowed by a heatwave, from which only a few moments stood out visually. The focus was therefore on fans, umbrellas, and an artificial wave complete with a sandy beach at Louis Vuitton. The French fashion house, under the direction of US rapper Pharrell Williams, garnered attention with...

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OTB's Renzo Rosso: “We must engage with AI, it must be a stimulus”

OTB's theory involves sourcing materials and workmanship within a 20-kilometre radius of the company's headquarters. This concept is to 'Made in Italy' what artificial intelligence and innovation are to the competitiveness and growth of the fashion industry. This summarises the strategy of Staff International, the production and logistics...

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PFW: Designers focused on “ease, quality and longevity”

Paris Fashion Week menswear offered an “optimistic” outlook for the spring/summer 2027 season, according to Simon Longland, director of buying, fashion at Harrods, with Celine, Givenchy, Lemaire, Auralee and Dior making the biggest impression. “What stood out most was a growing sense of refinement rather than reinvention. Designers moved away...

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