Sri Lanka: default of twelfth-largest EU, USA apparel supplier Translated by Nicola Mira Sri Lanka, the EU and the USA’s twelfth largest apparel supplier, is defaulting. Shortages are increasingly widespread, as the country is only able to import fuel, foodstuffs…
Our future clothing may be able to hear sounds and even communicate By AFP-Relaxnews A team of researchers has developed an acoustic fabric modelled on the human auditory system that functions as a microphone. AFP Engineers from the Massachusetts Institute…
ShowroomPrivé launches permanent high-end showcase called Village Translated by Nicola Mira French event sales site ShowroomPrivé continues to move upmarket. After buying The Bradery The Village With Village, ShowroomPrivé, a listed company, is keen to digitally replicate the experience customers enjoy…
Walmart sees smaller profit drop as discounts draw shoppers, but clothing struggles By Reuters Walmart nudged up its annual profit forecast on August 16, partly reversing a hefty cut less than a month ago, as discounts to clear excess merchandise and…
Agent Provocateur’s new campaign focuses on strong women from across the globe The titillating British lingerie company is gearing up for fun in the sun. Launching on July 7, the brand unveiled its latest ad campaign, ‘Provocation Nation, The International…
ASOS unveils reborn Topshop, Topman as key part of international strategy ASOS on Thursday announced a “bold new visual identity” for its TopshopTopman Topshop/Topman AW22 will mark the first season for Topshop and Topman collections conceived, designed and created entirely…
Lacoste’s new creative approach explained by its president Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS On January 6, Lacoste announced the departure of its creative director Louise Trotter,Felipe Oliveira BaptistaFashionNetwork.comThierry GuibertLacoste Louise Trotter left Lacoste after four years of collaboration – DR “Four…
Off-White taps Major League Baseball, New Era for capsule line Off-WhiteMLBNew Era Off-White Marking Off-White’s first official collaboration with a professional sporting league, the Off-White X MLB collection brings the luxury streetwear brand’s “iconic ‘meteor shower’ premise to fashion tops,…
Primark creates customer chief role, names Michelle McEttrick to post Primark Photo, Sandra Halliday She’ll report direct to CEO Paul Marchant and will take overall responsibility for the brand, including all marketing and customer communications, customer insight and its sustainability…
Eileen Fisher Foundation launches ‘Hey Fashion!’ platform for textile waste crisis The Eileen Fisher Eileen Fisher Foundation launches ‘Hey Fashion!’ platform for textile waste crisis. – Facebook: Eileen Fisher Dubbed ‘Hey Fashion!’ and curated by Pentatonic, the platform exposes textile…
