Portuguese footwear industry to invest €140 million in sustainability Translated by Roberta HERRERA The ‘Made in Portugal’ label is going green. The Portuguese footwear industry has put environmental responsibility at the forefront to strengthen its exports through technological innovation. The…
ASOS chairman Dyson takes same job at Currys, but stays with ASOS for now Currys has lured another key executive from the fashion sector with ASOS Chairman Ian Dyson to take up the same post at the electricals retailer. He’ll…
Ba&sh partners with dating app Bumble for international summer campaign PremiumBa&sh Fashion influencer Serena Goh with friends Léanne Ansar and Krystal Bick The company said that the “partnership is obvious: both the dating app and the ready-to-wear brand were founded…
Fashion group Shandong Ruyi’s creditors seek control of Lycra By Reuters Creditors of debt-laden fashion conglomerate Shandong RuyiLycra Lycra A statement from the creditors on Monday said that Ruyi, known for its ambition to become the LVMH The lenders include…
Australian retail giants named in facial recognition tech complaint By Reuters Three of Australia’s biggest retail chains have been referred to the privacy regulator for recommended enforcement action by a major consumer group which has said they use “unreasonably intrusive”…
REI Co-op names new head of physical stores, retail operations REIFarrell Mary-Farrell Tarbox – REI Co-op In her new role, Tarbox will lead REI’s nearly 180 physical stores and retail operations team. She will strive to deliver on the co-op’s goals…
Shanghai tailors keep qipao dress tradition alive By AFP Zhou Zhuguang surveys his Shanghai workshop and rows of workers meticulously stitching high-collared Chinese dresses known as qipao, some of which sell for nearly $5,000. Photo: Shutterstock “It’s a highly skilled…
Asics boosts personalisation as it updates Metaspeed shoe Asics Asics It has made use of data accumulated through its elite athletes in competition to refine the product design to cater for the two major running styles, “allowing every runner to…
Banana Republic launches baby, athletics collection GapBanana Republic Banana Republic launches baby, athletics collection. – Banana Republic BR Baby launches with a 40-piece collection including an assortment of sleep, bodysuits, accessories, knit tops, and sets, with several styles taking their…
Superga names Emily Ratajkowski global ambassador Footwear brand Superga Superga names Emily Ratajkowski global ambassador. – Superga The capsule collection introduces the brand’s most iconic footwear styles with a design twist by Ratajkowski. In particular, she chose Superga 2750, a…
