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Dreamknitter Sets Down Roots with Local Studio Opening in Lagos, Nigeria
As Dreamknitter continues to shape the future of fashion management from the ground up, we are proud to announce the opening of our first dedicated studio space in Lagos, Nigeria, a bold step in bringing our creative vision closer to
Dreamknitter and Cocoa Connect Sign New Partnership Agreement to Deepen Fashion-Agri Linkages
Over the years, Cocoa Connect has become a dynamic platform within the cocoa industry, fostering
Dreamknitters Supports Community-Driven Projects in Lagos
Organisations, collectives, and change-makers in Lagos and surrounding communities are invited to apply for support
Dreamknitter Deepens Its Commitment to Ethical Growth in 2025
For Dreamknitter, ethical growth isn’t an optional path, it’s the foundation of how we build,
TODAY'S MUST READEscalating conflict in the Middle East is exposing how quickly geopolitics can disrupt even luxury’s most carefully cultivated retail hubs.
TODAY'S MUST READEscalating conflict in the Middle East is exposing how quickly geopolitics can disrupt even luxury’s most carefully cultivated retail hubs.
Givenchy’s Defiant Beauty
Her third runway show for the brand is a growth spurt for Sarah Burton, writes Tim Blanks.
Paris Day Five: Identities New and Old
From Loewe to Yohji Yamamoto, the fifth day of Paris fashion week featured recently installed designers rolling out fresh identities and unbeatable masters being themselves.
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Givenchy’s Defiant Beauty
Her third runway show for the brand is a growth spurt for Sarah Burton, writes Tim Blanks.
Givenchy’s Defiant Beauty
Her third runway show for the brand is a growth spurt for Sarah Burton, writes Tim Blanks.
Paris Day Five: Identities New and Old
From Loewe to Yohji Yamamoto, the fifth day of Paris fashion week featured recently installed designers rolling out fresh identities and unbeatable masters being themselves.
Paris Day Five: Identities New and Old
From Loewe to Yohji Yamamoto, the fifth day of Paris fashion week featured recently installed designers rolling out fresh identities and unbeatable masters being themselves.
US Customs Agency Says Tariff Refund System Will Be Ready in 45 Days
The Supreme Court did not say how the collected tariffs should be refunded when it struck Trump’s economic policy down as unconstitutional last month, leaving small importers worried the process would be expensive and time-consuming.
US Customs Agency Says Tariff Refund System Will Be Ready in 45 Days
The Supreme Court did not say how the collected tariffs should be refunded when it struck Trump’s economic policy down as unconstitutional last month, leaving small importers worried the process would be expensive and time-consuming.
When War and Luxury Collide
Escalating conflict in the Middle East is exposing how quickly geopolitics can disrupt even luxury’s most carefully cultivated retail hubs.
When War and Luxury Collide
Escalating conflict in the Middle East is exposing how quickly geopolitics can disrupt even luxury’s most carefully cultivated retail hubs.
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Pete Nordstrom on the Enduring Power of Retail’s ‘Best Mousetrap’ | The BoF Podcast
Nordstrom’s co-CEO and president joins Imran Amed to discuss the retailer’s 125-year history, why he believes the department store model still works and how taking the company private is shaping the company’s next chapter.
Pete Nordstrom on the Enduring Power of Retail’s ‘Best Mousetrap’ | The BoF Podcast
Nordstrom’s co-CEO and president joins Imran Amed to discuss the retailer’s 125-year history, why he believes the department store model still works and how taking the company private is shaping the company’s next chapter.
Can Fashion Stop Wasting So Much Water?
Fresh solutions to water scarcity in the supply chain, sourcing shifts and regulatory recalibration are reshaping fashion’s sustainability playbook.
Can Fashion Stop Wasting So Much Water?
Fresh solutions to water scarcity in the supply chain, sourcing shifts and regulatory recalibration are reshaping fashion’s sustainability playbook.
Clean Beauty’s Quiet Comeback
Credo Beauty has added stylish clean makeup brand Saie to its portfolio, as the category enters a mature, results-driven era.
Clean Beauty’s Quiet Comeback
Credo Beauty has added stylish clean makeup brand Saie to its portfolio, as the category enters a mature, results-driven era.
Why On’s Hot 2025 Turned Into a Cautious 2026
On finished its 2025 fiscal year with 30 percent sales growth. Despite its successful run last year, the company isn’t getting ahead of itself for 2026. Co-founder David Allemann explains that and more in today’s newsletter.
Why On’s Hot 2025 Turned Into a Cautious 2026
On finished its 2025 fiscal year with 30 percent sales growth. Despite its successful run last year, the company isn’t getting ahead of itself for 2026. Co-founder David Allemann explains that and more in today’s newsletter.
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What Is Nike Doing With Its ACG Label?
The activewear giant seems intent on turning its nearly 40-year-old niche outdoor fashion brand into a mainstream success. The plan hinges on convincing backpackers and athletes its rugged technical gear can perform just as well as The North Face or Arc’teryx.
What Is Nike Doing With Its ACG Label?
The activewear giant seems intent on turning its nearly 40-year-old niche outdoor fashion brand into a mainstream success. The plan hinges on convincing backpackers and athletes its rugged technical gear can perform just as well as The North Face or Arc’teryx.
Question Time in Paris
It’s not an existential crisis — yet — but Rick Owens and Daniel Roseberry confront some headscratchers in their latest collections.
Question Time in Paris
It’s not an existential crisis — yet — but Rick Owens and Daniel Roseberry confront some headscratchers in their latest collections.
Paris Day Four: What to Do With Fashion’s Formulas
Stick with the program or switch it up? Angelo Flaccavento reports on Chloé, Rabanne, Schiaparelli, Rick Owens and Uma Wang.
Paris Day Four: What to Do With Fashion’s Formulas
Stick with the program or switch it up? Angelo Flaccavento reports on Chloé, Rabanne, Schiaparelli, Rick Owens and Uma Wang.
Can Big Luxury Find Its New Look?
Sex sells — if anyone can figure out what sexy means in 2026. Robert Williams tracks the search for a new silhouette at Kering’s Gucci, LVMH’s Dior and more.
Can Big Luxury Find Its New Look?
Sex sells — if anyone can figure out what sexy means in 2026. Robert Williams tracks the search for a new silhouette at Kering’s Gucci, LVMH’s Dior and more.
Nike’s Latest SEC Filing Revives Converse Sale Speculation
In a document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company’s management has approved a plan for organisational changes expected to cost the brand nearly $300 million. One analyst posited the target could be its struggling subsidiary.
US Economy Unexpectedly Loses Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.4%
The decline in nonfarm payrolls reported by the Labor Department in its employment report on Friday was the sixth since January 2025 and the second largest.
Asics Buys Marathon Registration Platforms to Boost Running-Shoe Sales
The Japanese sportswear brand is accelerating global expansion by acquiring race-registration platforms to deepen engagement with runners.
Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
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