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How a Ukrainian designer helped Zelenskiy dress for Trump diplomacy

When Ukrainian designer Viktor Anisimov showed Volodymyr Zelenskiy a new black suit last Friday, it included a small detail; a back vent which inched it closer to a civilian suit. Anisimov called the vent a, "lucky charm".

Reuters

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Shein weighs moving back to China

Fast-fashion retailer Shein Group Ltd. has considered moving its base back to China in the hopes that it would help sway Beijing authorities to sign off on the fast-fashion retailer's plans to go public in Hong Kong, according to people ...

Bloomberg

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Mexico wants Adidas to pay up over Indigenous-inspired shoe

Mexico is looking for footwear giant Adidas to pony up after a Mexican-American designer, Willy Chavarria, working with the firm launched a shoe inspired by a traditional Indigenous sandal, authorities said.

Reuters

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Indonesia’s garment industry seeks new markets amid U.S. tariffs

Factory owners in Indonesia say they’re already bearing the brunt of the uncertainty caused by US tariffs. Southeast Asia’s largest economy negotiated lower export duties, but many manufacturers are looking for new markets beyond America.

Al Jazeera

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Moroccan caftan collection showcases the tunic's long history

The exhibition, 'Yesterday's Caftan Seen Today' includes some dating from the 19th and 20th centuries and is currently underway at the National Finery Museum in Rabat.

Africanews

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UK watchdog ASA bans Zara ads for portraying ‘unhealthily thin’ models

Two advertisements from fashion giant Zara have been deemed “socially irresponsible” and banned for featuring models that appeared “unhealthily thin”.

Euronews

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L.A. fashion designer says tariffs have decimated her business

Stela Perez makes jeans, tops and dresses out of her fashion company, A Cut Above the Rest LA, but says the price of materials and labor has recently decimated her "made in America" business. Jo Ling Kent reports.

CBS America

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U.S. tariffs will be test of luxury brands' pricing power

Luxury goods companies were spared their worst-case scenario in Sunday's EU-U.S. trade deal, but they face a delicate balancing act as already weak consumer demand tests their ability to raise prices further.

Reuters

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Are TikTok, Gen Z responsible for luxury boom in European market?

Despite the global slowdown in the luxury goods sector, Europe is showing growth. In 2024, the value of the market in the region increased by 3% and reached almost €110 billion. What is behind this paradox?

Euronews

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Could ‘fashioneering’ be a future trend?

In Christina Ernst’s viral designs, fashion meets coding and engineering. The 28-year-old founder of She Builds Robots talks about what goes into creating her whimsical projects.

CNN

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Remember Cher’s plaid yellow blazer in Clueless?

The Dolce & Gabbana skirt and blazer combo Alicia Silverstone wears at the beginning of 1995’s “Clueless” was just one of the film’s era-defining sartorial statements.

CNN

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Original Birkin bag sells for record $10 Mn at Paris auction

The first-ever Birkin handbag sold for 8.58 million euros ($10 million) at a Sotheby's auction in Paris, smashing previous price records for a handbag. The bag, which was bought by private collector in Japan, was designed by French luxur...

France 24

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Dolce & Gabbana brings its creative world to Rome

Dolce & Gabbana’s latest exhibition, From the Heart to the Hands, has arrived in Rome - and it’s nothing short of a love letter to the Italian culture. After Milan and Paris, the immersive show now welcomes visitors to the Italian capita...

Euronews

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Anna Wintour bows out as U.S. Vogue editor-in-chief

Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, one of the most powerful people in the fashion world, said on Thursday she will be looking for a new head of editorial content at American Vogue as she steps down from the role after nearly 40 years.

France 24

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Anna Wintour steps back from editorial role at U.S. Vogue

Anna Wintour, the long-time global editorial director of Vogue, is taking a step back from her editorial duties at the fashion publication. She will continue to oversee Vogue globally in her post as the publication's global editorial dir...

CBS News

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Pharrell Williams presents Spring/Summer collection for Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton Men's creative director Pharrell Williams has unveilled his fourth collection for the brand, presenting his spring-summer 2026 line in Paris.

Africanews

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How one character in ‘Sex and the City’ was ahead of her time

Lawyer Miranda Hobbes, played by Cynthia Nixon, was a fashion outlier in “Sex and the City” but her trademark tailoring and offbeat styling have made a comeback in recent years. Costume designer Molly Rogers decodes some of those origina...

CNN

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Upcycling turns trash into haute couture

Swiss designer Kevin Germanier combines haute couture with sustainability. To find inspiration for his creations, he looks to scraps and material destined for the dumpster.

DW News

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French Senate backs law to regulate fast fashion giants Shein and Temu

The new legislation would impose eco-taxes, advertising bans, and influencer restrictions, but critics believe the bill falls short of its initial environmental ambitions.

Euronews

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ICE workplace raids sow fear in Los Angeles' Fashion District

There has been a common thread this week in the Fashion District of Los Angeles, fear of raids by immigration agents. There are more than 4,000 independent businesses in the district, an area that depends on the labor of immigrants.

CBS News

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Young Americans embrace thrifting as a way to save, stand out

Americans worried about costs have flocked to the used clothing market. Thrifting is an easy way to avoid tariffs, with prices generally 50% to 75% off of retail. Janet Shamlian reports.

CBS America

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French Senate backs law to regulate ultra fast fashion giants

The new legislation would impose eco-taxes, advertising bans, and influencer restrictions, but critics believe the bill falls short of its initial environmental ambitions.

Euronews

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These tiny Labubu dolls turning into a big fashion statement

First a storybook character, now a status symbol, Labubu dolls are the latest must-have among collectors and celebrities.

CBS News

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France's upper house debates fast-fashion bill

France's Senate on Monday debated a bill to regulate the influx of environmentally unfriendly, low-quality clothes into the country.

France 24

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Shein planning to list in Hong Kong this year, not London

Shein is reportedly planning to list in Hong Kong, not London this year, with the company aiming to file a prospectus in the coming weeks. That's according to Reuters, which says the fast fashion giant is eyeing up the listing in Asia af...

CNBC

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Why you can’t buy a brand new Rolex at the store

The perfect price for a watch is “very personal,” say experts Brynn Wallner and Vincent Brasesco, who break down the many things to consider when buying a watch - and what the sweet spot for a luxury timepiece actually is.

CNN

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How much is too much to spend on a watch?

CNN

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Stars shine at the 2025 Met Gala

In New York City, stars were out for fashion's biggest night, the annual Met Gala. The dress code was called "Tailored for You." It was inspired by the museum's spring exhibit, which is the first to focus exclusively on Black designers.

CBS News

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Are European luxury goods produced in China?

The U.S. and China’s ongoing trade war has taken to TikTok and European fashion houses have found themselves sandwiched in the middle.

Euronews

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Europe's textile sector holds its breath over tariffs

The escalation of the trade war between the United States and China could lead to an influx of Chinese products onto the European market. Italy, France and Portugal, the spearheads of the textile industry in Europe, are likely to be the ...

Euronews