France Introduces Fees Targeting Ultra-Fast Fashion

By admin September 2, 2026 No comment

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France has introduced new fees on ultra-fast fashion products, with charges potentially reaching nearly €20 per item by 2030. The measure, which came into effect on Tuesday, follows legislation passed in June targeting major e-commerce platforms such as Shein, Temu and AliExpress, which French officials have criticised for encouraging high-volume consumption of inexpensive

Inditex Defies Consumer Slowdown as Zara Delivers Robust Early Summer Growth

By admin June 3, 2026 No comment

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Zara owner Inditex has reassured investors with a strong start to the summer season, reporting currency-adjusted sales growth of 11.5% in May, well above analysts’ expectations of 8%. The performance comes despite weaker consumer confidence and economic uncertainty linked to rising inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions. The retailer’s shares climbed as much as 5%

Mango Tycoon’s Son Detained in Spain Over Father’s Death Investigation

By admin May 19, 2026 No comment

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Police in Spain have detained Jonathan Andic, the son of the late Mango fashion group founder Isak Andic, in connection with an ongoing investigation into his father’s death. Isak Andic died in December 2024 after falling more than 100 meters from a cliff during a family hiking trip near Barcelona. While initially treated as an […]

Kering Sees Early but Fragile Turnaround as Gucci Sales Fall Less Than Expected

By admin February 10, 2026 No comment

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Kering reported a smaller-than-expected decline in fourth-quarter sales, offering early signs of stabilisation under new CEO Luca de Meo, even as the luxury group cautioned that recovery remains fragile. Group revenue fell 3% year-on-year to 3.9 billion euros, beating forecasts for a steeper drop, helped by improving trends toward the end of the year. De […]

Italian Police Request Governance Records from 13 Fashion Brands

By admin December 4, 2025 No comment

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Italian police visited the headquarters of 13 major fashion brands, including Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Prada, and Gucci, requesting documents on governance and supply-chain controls. The action is part of an investigation into alleged worker abuse at subcontractors, although none of the companies are under formal investigation or subject to court-appointed

Prada Acquires Versace in Major Luxury Fashion Shake-Up

By admin December 3, 2025 No comment

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Prada has officially acquired Versace in a landmark deal worth $1.38bn (£1.04bn), bringing two iconic Italian luxury labels under one umbrella. The purchase price is significantly lower than the nearly $2bn paid by Versace’s former owner, Capri Holdings, in 2018. With this acquisition, Prada strengthens its portfolio—already home to brands like Miu Miu—as competition

Irish Fashion Icon Paul Costelloe Dies Aged 80

By admin November 24, 2025 No comment

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Renowned Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe has died in London at the age of 80 following a short illness, his family announced on Saturday. Surrounded by his wife and seven children, Costelloe passed away peacefully. Known as one of the most influential names in British and Irish fashion, he built a global reputation with his […]

Victoria Beckham’s fashion show disrupted by Peta protesters

By admin March 2, 2024 No comment

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Animal rights activists disrupted Victoria Beckham’s Paris Fashion Week show, joining her models on the catwalk. They wore T-shirts reading “Animals aren’t fabric” and waved signs advocating for vegan leather. Despite a foot injury, Victoria appeared at the finale in a black protective boot, blowing a kiss to the crowd. Her brand avoids fur and […]

French to get bonus to make do and mend clothes

By admin July 12, 2023 No comment

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France is introducing a bonus scheme to encourage consumers to repair their clothes and shoes rather than discarding them. Starting in October, customers will receive discounts ranging from €6 to €25 per repair. Bérangère Couillard, the junior ecology minister, expressed concerns about the 700,000 tonnes of clothing that end up in French landfills annually. The […]