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Designers showcase bold styles at Africa Fashion Week Nigeria in Lagos

Launched in 2014, Africa Fashion Week Nigeria has become one of the country’s leading fashion events,

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Fashionphile CEO on differentiating in luxury resale

Ben Hemminger, CEO and co-founder of Fashionphile, says the company's specialty allows it to price items accurately and buy directly from sellers, taking on the resale risk itself.

Bloomberg

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In Goma, Kivu Fashion Week celebrates solidarity, hope and resilience

Designers from eastern Congo, Rwanda and Uganda among other countries gathered in Goma this weekend for the fourth edition of Kivu Fashion Week.

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The hedge fund built on Hermès bags

Christie's is backing a hedge fund for handbags. The luxury asset manager LUXUS is rolling out two funds investing in Birkin and Kelly bags after the first one sold out in May. LUXUS founder Dana Auslander joined Bloomberg Open Interes...

Bloomberg

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Influencer marketing in fast-fashion come under European scrutiny

The European Consumer Organisation is raising the alarm about hidden advertising practices by influencers on social media for fast-fashion and unhealthy food.

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Gold boom meets holiday bling

Gold's glittering run is colliding with the holiday shopping rush and jewelry buyers are feeling it. Angara Co-Founder and CEO Ankur Daga joined Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about what's hot, what's selling, and where the jewelry busi...

Bloomberg

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Gen Z more likely to return products than other age groups: report

A new report from the National Retail Federation shows that Gen Z shoppers make the most returns out of any generation, despite the environmental harm it can cause. Taylor Hoit, head of product and technology at the online marketplace Re...

CBS America

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Barcelona migrants stitch new lives through upcycled fashion

In Barcelona, a migrant worker cooperative is helping undocumented migrants get out of black market jobs and into the formal economy, through an upcycled fashion collaboration with a local designer.

Reuters

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Stitching comfort with fashion for neurodiversity

CBS News' Tina Kraus meets a young woman in the U.K. powering through her own mental health challenges while inspiring others to embrace what makes them different. Millie Haywood says her Mentally Unstitched fashion brand offers "comfort...

CBS News

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What does the global revival of denim mean for Lesotho?

In Lesotho, designer Khotso Koena is reviving denim the local way. He is partnering with seasoned tailors to craft fashion that is proudly rooted yet globally rated.

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Faberge's rare Winter Egg fetches record £22.9M at auction

Fabergé's The Winter Egg sold for nearly £23 million ($30 million) at Christie's in London, setting a new world auction record.

France 24

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Mental health in the flawless world of fashion

Designer Dennis Chuene is open about being diagnosed with depression – a bold move in the cut-throat world of fashion.

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Kenyan fashion designers upcycle waste textiles

About 92 million tons of textile waste are thrown away each year around the world. In Nairobi, a group of young designers wants to raise awareness about waste textiles while also showing the value of used clothing.

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Fashion and arts elites unite in Doha for Franca Fund Gala

The inaugural Franca Fund Gala in Doha raised over $4 million for cancer research, honoring Vogue Italia's late editor Franca Sozzani, with top fashion and arts figures in attendance.

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Miss Mexico crowned Miss Universe 2025

Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico has been crowned Miss Universe 2025, securing an electrifying victory at the center of a turbulent pageant in Bangkok.

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Team Canada unveils Lululemon athlete kit for 2026 Olympics

On Tuesday, Team Canada unveiled their athlete kits from Lululemon, the organization’s official outfitter, for the upcoming Olympics and Paralympics in Milan and Cortina.

CBC News

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From fungi to fabric: eco-friendly fashion

Researcher Annah-Ololade Sangosanya produces artificial leather from mushrooms. Her vision — creating clothing from an organic material that can repair itself.

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Why Chinese consumers are turning away from LVMH, Gucci

China's $49 billion luxury market is shifting amid a prolonged economic slump. Spending on foreign premium brands like LVMH and Gucci is stalling, while consumers turn to homegrown labels such as Laopu Gold, Songmont, and Mao Geping.

Bloomberg

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Benin's eco-fashion star turns trash into runway art

From aluminum cans to couture, Roberto Zinli’s recycled fashion is redefining style and sustainability across Benin's catwalk scene.

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China's fast-fashion giant Shein opens first story in Paris

Amid mounting scrutiny from French and EU authorities, Chinese fast fashion giant Shein has opened its first permanent store in Paris, inside the iconic BHV Marais.

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France suspends access to Shein as retailer opens first Paris store

The ministry did not say whether its decision would impact the physical store or elaborate on the reasons for its decision.

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Auctioneer Aurel Bacs, "the Indiana Jones of watches"

Auctioneer Aurel Bacs knows what makes watch enthusiasts tick, as he puts exquisite, rare and vintage timepieces on the auction block. For 30 years, Bacs has sold luxury timepieces at the world's most celebrated auction houses.

CBS News

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From Gambia to Berlin: Sewing a sustainable future

Berlin-based designer Muhammed “Jim” Njie is known for his bold “Sahara” streetwear and has been called the “Louis Vuitton of the diaspora.” He turns recycled fibers into sustainable fashion and champions circular design.

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'Clueless' costume designer Mona May talks about movie's fashion looks

It has been 30 years since the classic movie "Clueless" was released. The film is beloved for its characters and iconic costumes, which are the subject of a new book called "The Fashion of Clueless."

CBS America

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Morocco’s caftan: A cultural jewel on path to UNESCO recognition

Between a caftan from the 19th century and one from today lies a continuous cultural thread — an intergenerational legacy that transforms fabric into heritage.

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Bob Mackie reflects on career dressing stars from Cher to Taylor Swift

Fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his storied career dressing legends like Cher, Tina Turner and Madonna and the next generation of artists, including Taylor Swift.

CBS America

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Knitted canopy from Serbia turn heads at the Venice Biennale

An astounding knit installation from Serbia symbolizing fragility and circular design has stolen the show at the Venice Architecture Biennale.

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Royal Nigerian fashion gets a modern update

Lasisi Olubunmi, founder of Black Adudu, transforms traditional royal attire into bold contemporary fashion. His designs shine at Nigeria's biggest festivals — celebrating heritage with style.

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Plastic bottles, food wrappers hit runway in Lagos “trashion” show

Teenage designers, students and volunteers created the garments from litter collected along beaches and in coastal communities.

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Designer Alphadi returns to Timbuktu with a “Caravan of Peace”

The Nigerien fashion icon brings his message of unity and creativity to a city seeking healing through culture.

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