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Portugal’s Fashion Ambition: Lisbon’s Design Scene Takes the Lead

ModaLisboa’s Abbondanza on Lisbon’s Edge: Young Talent and Industrial Power

For more than three decades, Eduarda Abbondanza has used ModaLisboa to link Lisbon’s designers with Portugal’s industrial base and push “made in Portugal” beyond manufacturing, toward brands and design-led value.

From Skims to Jacquemus: Fashion Hits the Slopes in Post-Covid Boom

As international fashion turns its gaze to the slopes, 2025 sees a rise in ski-themed collaborations. The 2023-2024 ski season drew 366 million skiers globally, tapping into fresh demographics.

BCG’s Néstor Hap on Young Brands: “Profitability is Key in Growth”

The emerging generation of consumers is shifting the paradigms of fashion, compelling brands to enhance agility and integrate talent that resonates with their language.

Fewer but Fantastic: Inditex Elevates Shopping Experience with New Store Concepts

Following a year marked by 132 net closures, the group is pivoting towards strategic artery openings and high-profile partnerships. Through a blend of macroformats, cafés, and fresh concepts, the brand aims to craft a more discerning and impactful commercial footprint.

Emerging labels like Corteiz, Fivefourfive, SP5der, and Nude Project are paving their way alongside streetwear titans such as Human Made and Supreme, drawing the gaze of seasoned fashion conglomerates eager to tap into the pulse of the next-gen community.

The French brand unveils a cinematic journey through Brazil, highlighting its production process from the rubber forests of the Amazon to recycling initiatives with local waste-picking cooperatives.

A US retail tech company files a lawsuit against the Swedish fashion giant over allegations of patent infringement in the US, echoing similar claims previously made against Zara, part of Inditex.

Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, the country’s regulator is now keeping a close watch over fashion advertisements, prompting three firms to withdraw non-compliant ads.

Following L’Oréal’s stake acquisition and buzz around a potential Chanel candidacy, Jacquemus enters a demanding phase of maturation. The brand is elevating its price and positioning, yet it strives to align with its target audience.

Marking twenty years since their first partnership, the Swedish conglomerate and the British fashion visionary join forces once again, presenting a collection to strengthen the brand’s designer alliance strategy and elevate its fashion profile.

Amid the luxury downturn, as Bain warns of disillusioned clients and dwindling shoppers, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Dior set sail for the American dream with their cruise collections, navigating tariff tensions and nodding to Trump.

Inditex’s flagship store makes a stylish entrance at 584 Diagonal Avenue, poised to challenge premium brands. This 10,700-square-feet space, crafted by Vincent Van Duysen, merges fashion with home decor.

The McKinsey&Company partner delves into the pivotal aspects of the fashion industry amidst the surge of new technologies impacting both businesses and consumers, forecasting the next revolution driven by Artificial Intelligence.

After a rapid ascent last year that saw the Spanish group leap into the top 3, growth has tempered. LVMH remains at the summit, while Hermès slides to third place.

Zara’s retail environment, featuring Rfid garment tracking and inventory replenishment platforms, allegedly infringes upon Alpha Modus’ patented methods without authorization, the company claims.

According to Boston Consulting Group’s general manager, the youth’s passion for luxury remains strong. The challenge for brands lies in connecting with them and navigating emerging landscapes.

London’s premier shopping avenue capitalizes on the city’s allure, posting a remarkable 22% surge in rental rates, while Montenapoleone in Milan and New York’s Fifth Avenue see rental prices plateauing compared to 2024.

Frame launches a denim capsule designed with Amelia Gray, marking the model’s first step into design and adding a new highlight to the Los Angeles-born brand’s global retail, wholesale and direct-to-consumer offer.

The rise of artisanal fashion hit the brakes last year, contrasting starkly with the surge witnessed in 2023. Digital channels are expanding, and international markets are bouncing back, yet production slumped by 2.9%.

Luxury group LVMH has opened applications for the 13th edition of its Prize for Young Designers, calling talent worldwide to apply by Jan. 11 and once again positioning the award as a springboard for the industry’s next generation.

The rise of celebrity brands as global enterprises: Harnessing massive followings to elevate market value and draw interest from industry giants. Skims and Rhode lead the charge in this influencer-driven commercial evolution.

In a bid to sidestep heightened regulatory scrutiny, the e-commerce titan claims it should not be labeled as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under EU regulations.

Spanish company has spent over a decade using France as its creative laboratory and aesthetic proving ground through collaborations. Now, amidst a brand repositioning and return to profitability, the company unveils a new partnership.

Mexico’s premier shopping bonanza has firmly cemented its status as a commercial landmark. This year’s edition is forecasted to hit a record-breaking sales target, surpassing $10 billion.

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Portugal’s Fashion Ambition: Lisbon’s Design Scene Takes the Lead

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