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How the mould crisis is reshaping fashion supply chains

The “Mould Crisis” of 2026 is a direct byproduct of the extended maritime detour around the Cape of Good Hope, which has become a semi-permanent fixture due to the 2026 Strait of Hormuz (SoH) closure and continued Red Sea instability. What began as a logistical delay has evolved into a quality assurance nightmare, particularly for shipments...

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Former Parsons School of Fashion dean, Simon Collins: 'A strong label has a strong story'

Buenos Aires - For fashion students dreaming of launching their own label after graduation, the industry has never been more accessible — or more competitive. Today, young creatives can build a brand directly from their phones, promote collections through social media, connect with manufacturers online and even use artificial intelligence to...

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Between Lagos and Berlin: Orange Culture in Motion

Fashion, for Adebayo Oke-Lawal, did not begin with the idea of building a brand. It began much earlier, in observation—in watching how people around him expressed themselves through clothing, but also how much remained hidden underneath it. Growing up in Nigeria, he became aware early on of the silence around softness, vulnerability, and...

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From New York to Antwerp, fashion designer Kié Lee: “Loneliness allows me to focus”

Basel-born Kié Lee founded her brand, Kié Einzelgänger, in New York in 2016, moving it to Antwerp three years later. She now feels at home among the influential circles of Raf Simons, Ann Demeulemeester and Jurgi Persoons. Her work also carries a hint of that distinct Belgian signature. Lee, now in her thirties, draws creative strength from...