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  • The Antwerp Six at 40: How six hungry students changed fashion forever
    Ann Demeulemeester at Antwerp Six exhibition, MOMU, Antwerp Credits: FashionUnited When six students at the Antwerp Academy were studying in the early eighties, they were hungry and open-eyed. Charged with ideas and ideals. They never thought they would collectively be known as a movement: The Antwerp Six, which this year celebrates its 40th year, have been a cultural reference point for many decades, and the exhibition that launched at Antwerp's MOMU this week traces back […]
  • Madrid's Milla de Oro welcomes Patek Philippe's first Spanish boutique
    IN PICTURES Patek Philippe's new store in Madrid. Credits: Patek Philippe. Patek Philippe has taken a decisive step in Spain by opening its first mono-brand boutique at 62 Calle de Serrano, in the heart of Madrid's Milla de Oro. Although the opening took place discreetly at the end of February, the Swiss Maison has now officially announced the news. This consolidates its presence in the country and reaffirms a historic bond with the Spanish group […]
  • EU delegation: China must control its goods exports more strictly
    Shanghai. Credits: Unsplash. During their first visit in eight years, MEPs in China have demanded greater control over the export of Chinese goods. “We have repeatedly stated that it is important for exports to be more strictly controlled by the Chinese side,” said Anna Cavazzini (Greens), chair of the European Parliament's internal market committee, in Beijing. She added that it is important for companies to comply with laws and adapt their policies more quickly than […]
  • Abercrombie & Fitch to open debut Northern Ireland store
    Victoria Square, Belfast. Credits: Aver PR. Abercrombie & Fitch is set to make its Northern Ireland debut later this year, marking a continued expansion of its UK retail footprint. The brand will open a new store in Belfast’s Victoria Square, bringing its womenswear and menswear collections to the physical market for the first time. The space will reflect Abercrombie & Fitch’s updated positioning as a modern lifestyle label, focused on timeless, everyday apparel. The launch […]
  • Intersport Group reports revenue growth
    Image: Intersport Intersport Group has concluded the 2025 financial year with revenue growth. The Bern-based retail group concluded 2025 with a year-over-year revenue increase of 0.4 percent, IIC-Intersport International Corporation GmbH announced on Tuesday. On a currency-neutral basis, growth was 1.2 percent. The group is active in 40 countries and has a store network of 5,260 points of sale. During the period, it achieved a global omnichannel revenue of 14.1 billion euros. This performance underscored […]
  • Entries open for 2026 Fashion SVP Designer of the Year Award
    Credits: Fashion SVP Final-year fashion students across the UK and Europe are invited to apply for the 2026 Fashion SVP Designer of the Year Award, with submissions now officially open. The competition offers emerging designers the opportunity to present their work live at FASHION SVP, taking place on 28–29 April 2026 at Olympia London. Open to undergraduate and MA students, the award recognises innovation in design, sustainability and commercial thinking, aiming to bridge the gap […]