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Vestiaire Collective challenges fast fashion via “price per use” calculation

Vestiaire Collective challenges fast fashion via “price per use” calculation

Relative to the number of uses, a fast-fashion item is said to cost more than the corresponding item bought on Vestiaire Collective, according to the French high-end resale specialist.
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Cheap Monday relaunch to see “diverse selection of antihero denim fits"

Cheap Monday relaunch to see “diverse selection of antihero denim fits"

​H&M Group has released more trend details of its comeback for the Cheap Monday label, which will relaunch this summer.
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John Smedley reopens for third-party manufacturing after 40-year hiatus

John Smedley reopens for third-party manufacturing after 40-year hiatus

Knitwear specialist John Smedley is betting on UK manufacturing making a comeback in a changed world and is investing millions in making its factory available for third-party manufacturing for the first time in 40 years.
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Xüxü fashion brand shows on the volcanoes of California

Xüxü fashion brand shows on the volcanoes of California

Shanghai-born and Los Angeles-based designer Hanchen Xu has just presented the first collection of his luxury and unisex Xüxü fashion brand, entirely shot on a Californian volcano. 
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Robert Talbott to make debut appearance at Pitti Uomo

Robert Talbott to make debut appearance at Pitti Uomo

American menswear brand Robert Talbott is set to make its debut appearance at Pitti Uomo, the world's premier trade show for men's fashion. 
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Mango's strategic bet on Victoria Beckham to elevate its positioning

Mango's strategic bet on Victoria Beckham to elevate its positioning

Mango is advancing its plan to upscale the brand and grow in key markets such as the US and UK through a partnership with Brit designer Victoria Beckham. The challenge? To position itself as both premium and accessible.
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The Fold opens in The City of London

The Fold opens in The City of London

Part of £1.6 million+ in crowdfunding received last year has been invested to open women’s fashion retailer The Fold’s latest store in the City of London’s Royal Exchange Buildings shopping centre
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Cacharel to drop come-back ready-to-wear capsule collection in May

Cacharel to drop come-back ready-to-wear capsule collection in May

The French label will drop a dozen-item capsule collection at the end of May. The first stage in a relaunch that follows a three-year absence, and before the arrival of a renowned creative director.
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Central Saint Martins students win H&M sustainable fashion/journalism award

Central Saint Martins students win H&M sustainable fashion/journalism award

Four Central Saint Martins students have shared the H&M Sustainable Fashion & Journalism award for 2024.
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MandM appoints Brandnation for integrated consumer PR/digital PR programme

MandM appoints Brandnation for integrated consumer PR/digital PR programme

On the back of a winning pitch, Brandnation has been appointed to deliver an integrated consumer PR and digital PR programme for online retailer MandM.
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Earth Day move for Nobody's Child x Sojo in shared eco vision

Earth Day move for Nobody's Child x Sojo in shared eco vision

In what looks like a perfect eco fit, responsible fashion brand Nobody’s Child and Sojo, the repair specialist, are temporarily combining in celebration of World Earth Day (27 April). 
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Vivienne Westwood's own clothing to be auctioned in June

Vivienne Westwood's own clothing to be auctioned in June

​Vivienne Westwood’s personal wardrobe is going up for auction in London, including ballgowns, tweed suits and more.
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THG results show beauty surge, but Ingenuity's internal revenue drops

THG results show beauty surge, but Ingenuity's internal revenue drops

THG’s Q1 saw sales growth accelerating from 1.1% at the end of last year to 4.5% this time. And it said it saw a “standout performance” in THG Beauty, with an 11.1% rise at constant currency, compared to just 2.6% in Q4.
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Primark on a roll as UK, Europe and US all stay strong

Primark on a roll as UK, Europe and US all stay strong

Primark's owner announced its interim results on Tuesday with the 24 weeks to the beginning of March showing that the chain is continuing to prosper and its baby steps into digital are paying off.
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JD Sports agrees to buy Hibbett for $1bn+

JD Sports agrees to buy Hibbett for $1bn+

​The JD Sports Fashion acquisition spree is showing no signs of slowing down with the company on Tuesday announcing the proposed acquisition of Hibbett Inc, the American stock exchange-listed retail peer.
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Central's search for new Selfridges partner goes on, reportedly in talks with possible buyers

Central's search for new Selfridges partner goes on, reportedly in talks with possible buyers

​Middle Eastern and Chinese investors are reportedly eyeing a Selfridges stake as Thailand-based Central Group continues to seek an owner-partner to replace failed co-owner Signa.
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