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Roksanda Sells to The Brand Group

Founder Roksanda Ilinčić, who will stay on as creative director, had filed a notice of intent to appoint an administrator before finding a white knight in TBG.

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Roksanda Ilinčić will stay on as creative director of her namesake brand following the acquisition.

Amid Black Beauty Brand Closures, Glossier Ups Financial Support

Two of the brand's previous grantees — The Established and Ceylon — which each received a $50,000 infusion from Glossier just years ago, have closed their businesses due to a rough financial climate. With fresh injections of capital, the beauty label is hoping it can help others avoid the same fate.

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Black-owned beauty brands that once participated in Glossier's grant programme.

Does America Need Another Fast-Fashion Brand? Uniqlo Thinks So

The Japanese apparel chain will be launching its sister brand GU in the US later this year, targeting younger consumers with lower prices and a curated selection of trendy wares.

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Whereas Uniqlo is focussed on “high-quality, functional basic apparel,” GU aims to “capture the mass trends of the times,” Fast Retailing said.

Op-Ed | Circular Fashion Needs Government Incentives

Textile-to-textile recycling technologies could be a climate game changer for fashion’s environmental footprint. But like renewable energy, they need state support for market efforts to scale, argues Nicole Rycroft.

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Technologies that can recycle old clothes into fresh raw materials need government support to scale, argues Nicole Rycroft.

Retailer Zalando Shakes Up Management After Strategy Shift

The company, whose stock soared to a record during the pandemic, has languished as faster inflation and shoppers returning to stores pummelled sales in 2022 and 2023.

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Co-founder David Schneider will hand over his co-chief executive officer role to David Schröder in September.

Worldview: Australian Fashion Week Taps Textile Innovators

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Burberry’s trademark dispute in China, pan-African e-tailer Jumia and South Korea’s investigation into Coupang.

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A model poses backstage ahead of the Bec & Bridge show during Australian Fashion Week on May 14, 2024 in Sydney, Australia.

DSM-Firmenich Unveils New ‘Mind Nose Matter’ Olfactory Exhibition

The showcase translated the company’s global insights consumer study into scent profiles, technologies and fragrances.

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The purpose of Mind Nose Matter is to identify key trends shaping consumer culture today and translate them for clients in the fine fragrance category.
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