Kipaş Textile Invests In New Monforts Machinery
Turkish textile group Kipaş has equipped its new dyeing and finishing plant in Kahramanmaraş with Monforts’ Thermex continuous dyeing line and a Monfortex sanforizer. The Thermex system promises higher throughput, uniform colour and up to significant energy savings, while the sanforizer delivers low residual shrinkage at reduced operating pressure. Kipaş, which spins 400 tons of yarn per day, added the equipment to complement its existing Monforts lines, a new polyester‑recycling platform and a partnership with Archroma. The move underscores Turkey’s strategic logistics advantage and the company’s focus on sustainable, high‑performance fabrics.
Protein Bar Brand Stars + Honey Raises $24 Million Series A Round
Stars + Honey, a 2023‑born protein bar brand, secured a $24 million Series A investment from private‑equity firm VMG Partners. The capital marks the company’s first external funding and underpins a roadmap that targets $50 million in revenue by 2026. The brand, known...
Alberta Ferretti Resort 2027: Special Occasions
Lorenzo Serafini’s Resort 2027 for Alberta Ferretti abandons everyday resort basics in favor of full‑on evening and occasionwear. The collection showcases bias‑cut gowns, Chantilly lace, chiffon‑cape dresses and a palette of bronze, antique pink and jade that nod to 1930s...
Etro Resort 2027: Easy Paisley
Etro’s Resort 2027 collection marks a strategic pivot back to the brand’s heritage after the abrupt departure of creative director Marco De Vincenzo. The in‑house team foregrounds classic paisley, the Arnica motif and airy, boho‑inspired silhouettes, swapping the previous season’s maximalist...
Lanvin Resort 2027: Lessons in Art Deco
Lanvin has relocated its headquarters to an 18th‑century mansion in Paris’ 10th arrondissement, a listed property featuring marble floors, frescoes and a garden. Artistic director Peter Copping’s pre‑spring 2027 collection mirrors the building’s Art Deco elegance, drawing heavily on the...
Most Americans Don’t Want to Use AI to Shop for Clothes. Even Gen Z.
A YouGov survey of 957 U.S. adults finds only 6% interested in using AI to discover clothing, while 60% still prefer in‑store browsing. Data privacy (51%) and lack of human interaction (45%) are the top concerns. Even Gen Z shows low...
On the Line: Bangladesh No Longer Top 10 Worst Country for Workers’ Rights
Bangladesh fell off the International Trade Union Confederation’s list of the ten worst countries for workers’ rights after a series of labor reforms, including easier union formation and 120 days of paid maternity leave, though police repression of protests persists....
Women Who Rock: DSW Exec Michelle Mackin on Why Female Leaders Can and Should Have It All
Michelle Mackin, senior vice president of merchandise at DSW, has spent four decades rising through retail giants like May Co., Famous Footwear and DSW while raising three children. She rejects the notion that women must choose between career and family,...
Marine Serre, Under Armour Partner on Limited-Edition Capsule
Under Armour marks its 30th anniversary by launching a limited‑edition capsule with French designer Marine Serre, centered on the brand’s iconic moisture‑wicking baselayer. The collection features HeatGear apparel, a reimagined UA Proto Speed II sneaker, and blends Serre’s moon motif with Under...
Farm Rio Bets on Destination Retail With a Quartet of European Summer Takeovers
Brazilian lifestyle label Farm Rio is expanding its summer‑centric concept into Europe with four pop‑up stores slated for Marbella, Capri, Saint‑Tropez and Ibiza this June. The activations blend retail with immersive experiences such as coconut‑water carts and beach‑side classes, reinforcing...
Filament Sciences Raises $2M Seed Round to Expand Professional Hair Care Business
Filament Sciences, a professional hair‑care brand founded by former L’Oréal executive Nathan Puksta, closed a $2 million seed round led by Wittington Ventures with Willow as a secondary investor. The company has remained largely self‑funded, allowing the founder to keep majority...
Pope Leo XIV’s Favorite Fashion Designer Celebrates 25 Years in Business
Italian designer Filippo Sorcinelli celebrates 25 years in fashion while serving as the papal vestments maker for Pope Leo XIV. Known for crafting mitres and liturgical garments for Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis, he also runs the artisanal perfume brand UNUM and...
Palace, Nike, England Team Up on Three Lions Soccer-Inspired Capsule
British streetwear label Palace deepens its partnership with Nike by releasing “The Three Lions by Palace,” a capsule timed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The collection, part of Nike’s new x2 series, includes training jackets, varsity pieces, and Dri‑Fit...
The Y2K Halter Top Is Officially Grown-Up
The halter top, once a staple of early‑2000s clubwear, has been re‑imagined as a polished, luxury piece for 2026. Designers such as Toteme, St. Agni and Cult Gaia are offering silk drapes, soft ruffles and minimalist cuts that appear on runways from...
The Little Los Angeles Brand Quietly Worming Its Way Into Your Closet
Los Angeles‑based label Brain Dead, founded in 2015 by Kyle Ng, has cultivated a cult following through limited‑edition drops that consistently sell out. Its recent Coach collaboration vanished within minutes, underscoring the brand’s hype‑driven appeal. The label’s aesthetic blends art,...