One of the brands that garnered attention at this season’s Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo Spring/Summer 2025 is TELMA, which won the “JFW NEXT BRAND AWARD 2025.” This time, the brand held its first runway show at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo.
On October 7, it was announced that Marie Leblanc, the CEO of Victoria Beckham, would be stepping down from her role to return to France and spend more time with her family.
On October 7, 2024, Mytheresa (MYT Netherlands Parent B.V.) announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire all shares of the Italian online fashion retailer Yoox Net-a-Porter Group (YNAP), owned by Richemont.
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Italian designer Maurizio Mauro, based in New York, is known for his timeless, elegant, and high-quality designs. In this article, OSF delves into Mauro’s design philosophy, the influences of his childhood, and his career experiences through his interview.
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France has passed a new law aimed at regulating ultra-fast fashion, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry. The legislation primarily targets online platforms built on high-volume, low-cost business models, including Shein, Temu, and AliExpress.
