Luxury brands are betting big on India, and so are counterfeiters | Fashion Industry
New Delhi/Kolkata, India – A pair of black Dandy Pik Pik loafers covered in sharp, uneven spikes and shiny studs was part of the evidence…
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO charged with operating sex-trafficking ring | Sexual Assault News
Abercrombie’s Mike Jeffries and associates lured dozens of young men into sex acts from 2008-2015, says indictment.Mike Jeffries, former chief executive of the US clothing…
‘A name, a function and a philosophy’: The art of Indonesian batik | Arts and Culture News
Solo, Indonesia – Gunawan Setiawan is the fourth generation of batik makers and sellers in his family, and hails from the historic royal city of…
Paris Olympics 2024 controversy puts focus on ‘sexist’ women’s sports kits | Paris Olympics 2024 News
The official Nike kits for American women competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics have been slammed as “a costume born of patriarchal forces” by one…
In Indonesia and Malaysia, beauty is big business during Eid al-Fitr | Fashion Industry News
Medan, Indonesia – On any given day, Exanti, a beauty consultant for Indonesian cosmetics brand Wardah, wears what she calls a “full face” of makeup,…
The latest industry upset with the use of AI: Fashion | Technology
New York City, USA – Last week, the fashion world descended on New York City for New York Fashion Week (NYFW). The bi-annual event celebrated…
Fashion giant H&M pulls ad after claims it sexualised under-age girls | Fashion Industry
Swedish brand apologises after ad campaign in Australia sparks backlash online. H&M, the Swedish fashion giant, has pulled an advertisement for school clothing after complaints…
Fabric wars: Ghana’s colourful prints face renewed Chinese competition | Business and Economy
Accra, Ghana – On a weekday this December, the fabrics section at Accra’s frenzied Makola market was unusually quiet for the festive end-of-year period. Female…