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Financial Planning for Fashion Entrepreneurs

Financial Planning for Fashion Entrepreneurs

Launching and running a fashion business is thrilling, fueled by creativity, passion, and a deep understanding of style trends. However, beyond the glamour of the runway lies a critical component that can make or break the dreams of aspiring fashion entrepreneurs – financial planning. 

Madonna with necklace by Bulgarian designers

Madonna with necklace by Bulgarian designers

On Aura Tout Vu house designers, Livia Stoyanova and Yasen Samuilov, who have already collaborated in the past with Madonna for the Rebel Heart Tour, created new jewelry for the star. The music video was directed by Jonas Åkerlund, who also directed the music video for Madonna's "Ray of Light".

70% Caught Colds Due to Smart Clothing in Winter

70% Caught Colds Due to Smart Clothing in Winter

A recent worldwide survey uncovers a startling truth that tilts the scales against a common belief - smart clothing may not be your best friend in the face of the blistering cold. As much as 70% of the survey participants report having caught a cold during the winter season, despite the supposed protection rendered by their smart clothing attire.

CLOTH consortium released a guideline of lessons learned and recommendations to Fashion clusters and SMEs

CLOTH consortium released a guideline of lessons learned and recommendations to Fashion clusters and SMEs

What are the main challenges of the fashion sector? How can European Union (EU) SMEs face them? These are the questions the CLOTH partnership answered thanks to its results achieved and lessons learned during the last two years of the project implementation.

Taylor Swift named Time’s Magazine 2023 ‘Person of the Year’

Taylor Swift named Time’s Magazine 2023 ‘Person of the Year’

Taylor Swift is ending her year with another success: The pop superstar was named Time magazine’s 2023 “Person of the Year”, beating out Barbie and King Charles III. Time said Swift was selected because she found a way to give people around the world hope in some seriously dark times.

Taylor Swift, Xi Jinping, King Charles III among TIME Person of the Year 2023 finalists

Taylor Swift, Xi Jinping, King Charles III among TIME Person of the Year 2023 finalists

The finalists for the 2023 "Person of the Year" award by TIME magazine have been announced, featuring a diverse mix of political and cultural icons. Among them are Chinese leader Xi Jinping, American singer Taylor Swift and British king Charles III.

Scoop UK at Olympia West presents

Scoop UK at Olympia West presents "A return to wonderment"

Scoop, the UK’s premier show for contemporary fashion and lifestyle, invites visitors to ‘Uncover the Exceptional’ in ‘A Return to Wonderment’, a whimsical theme that celebrates Britishness, glamour and humour. The show will take place at Olympia West, Kensington from 11th to 13th February 2024.

Textile & Fashion Forum Helsinki 2023 in pursuit of a sustainable and resilient future

Textile & Fashion Forum Helsinki 2023 in pursuit of a sustainable and resilient future

The Textile & Fashion Forum Helsinki 2023 was jointly organized by Finnish Textile & Fashion and EURATEX. It highlights the discourse on sustainable practices within the textile and fashion industry. This two-day event, scheduled for 26-27 October at the unique Little Finlandia event center in Helsinki, will also include a day of curated company visits.

Introducing White Label World Expo and eCom Business Live

Introducing White Label World Expo and eCom Business Live

White Label World Expo has refreshed brand identity. Over the last few months they have worked hard behind the scenes into creating a new image that would reflect our purpose of the show.

PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN partners with ROBLOX

PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN partners with ROBLOX

Parsons School of Design - The New School is joining forces with Roblox to revolutionize digital fashion education. Students will work with Roblox designers to create items that will be sold both physically at Parsons and digitally on Roblox's avatar marketplace...

New Fiber Integrity Protocol for the Textile Industry will be Developed with FibreTrace

New Fiber Integrity Protocol for the Textile Industry will be Developed with FibreTrace

SGS and FibreTrace®, a digital and physical traceability provider in traceable fiber technology, have joined forces to develop a new Fiber Integrity Protocol for the textile industry. The partnership will support brands worldwide to strengthen confidence in product claims made across a range of materials through the integration of traceability technologies, such as FibreTrace.

LR Health & Beauty goes to UK

LR Health & Beauty goes to UK

LR Health & Beauty is one of the largest direct sales companies in Europe in the field of cosmetic products and nutritional supplements. LR has official offices in 32 countries and with its hundreds of thousands of independent sales associates and customers is among the leading companies in the industry. Now LR Health & Beauty comes to UK.

Choosing the Right Hat: A Style-Boosting Guide for Men

Choosing the Right Hat: A Style-Boosting Guide for Men

A hat can enhance one's appearance, dress up an ensemble, and essentially define or reinforce one's style. However, the options are unlimited. The hat appears stunning and stylish on the mannequin but sadly discovered later that it's utterly unsatisfying on your head.

MAS Holdings invests in a sustainable alternative to synthetics

MAS Holdings invests in a sustainable alternative to synthetics

MAS Holdings, which is a global apparel & textile manufacturing and tech conglomerate, headquartered in Sri Lanka with a global footprint across 16 countries, secures a stake in HeiQ AeoniQ™ as part of its Plan for Change initiative to support the development of next-generation cellulosic filament fibers to replace polyester and nylon.

SOURCE FASHION PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON PORTUGUESE MANUFACTURERS

SOURCE FASHION PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON PORTUGUESE MANUFACTURERS

Europe's newest responsible sourcing show and the gateway to the UK fashion industry, Source Fashion which takes place at London Olympia on 16-18th July, will put the spotlight on near-shoring, high-quality textile production, flexible MOQ's, and highly sustainable manufacturing from accredited Portuguese manufacturers and producers.

How to Choose a Summer Shirt for Men in Summer

How to Choose a Summer Shirt for Men in Summer

Summer is here, and you know what that means - it's time to update your wardrobe with cool summer shirts. But with so many styles and patterns, picking the perfect shirt can be overwhelming. Fear not; we've got you covered. Let’s break down everything you need to remember when choosing a summer shirt. 

 Efficient and Stylish: Tackle Box Units for Optimal Storage Integration

Efficient and Stylish: Tackle Box Units for Optimal Storage Integration

Organizing your fishing gear enhances your overall experience and takes your fishing game to the next level. With many tackle boxes available, bringing a customized unit on board has never been easier.

EU-South Med Matchmaking Event took place in Marrakech

EU-South Med Matchmaking Event took place in Marrakech

The European Commission, in partnership with StartUp Morocco and Euromed Clusters Forward, organised the European Cluster Collaboration Platform EU-South Med Matchmaking Event. The event took place in Marrakech from 31 May to 2 June 2023 and aimed to facilitate business connections, enhance knowledge sharing and promote innovative collaborations in the following sectors: Agri-food & Cosmetics; Textiles; ICT; CleanTech & Renewable energy.

Modest Fashion Day shows in Kazan: a fusion of traditions and modernity from Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Senegal, and Russia

Modest Fashion Day shows in Kazan: a fusion of traditions and modernity from Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Senegal, and Russia

On May 20, Modest Fashion Day was held as part of the International Economic Summit ‘Russia – Islamic world: KazanForum’, organized by Russian Fashion Council and Digital Talents Dubai Milano. The event featured eight modest fashion shows from 15 designers from different countries and regions, such as Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Senegal, and five Russian cities. The venue was Korston-Kazan – a complex that includes a hotel, a shopping mall, and entertainment facilities.

European Fashion Alliance held its first political fashion round table in Brussels

European Fashion Alliance held its first political fashion round table in Brussels

The European Fashion Alliance (EFA) held its first political fashion round table in Brussels to announce a European wide industry survey which will result in a report on the status of European fashion. The report and positioning of the European fashion industry on sustainability and policy framework will be presented during EFA's conference in Brussels end of 2023.

Is Toronto a Good Place for Acting

Is Toronto a Good Place for Acting

Toronto is highly esteemed among the best places for actors, as it presents a multitude of benefits and opportunities for those who dream of making it big in the industry.

European textile industry increasingly exposed to global pressure according to Euratex

European textile industry increasingly exposed to global pressure according to Euratex

European textile industry is exposed to global pressures more than ever before; policy makers need to consider that global dimension.

CLOTH project presents its fashion platform

CLOTH project presents its fashion platform

CLOTH Project, the european alliance which brings together individuals, companies and clusters working on the transformation of the fashion sector towards sustainability and digital is announcing the launch of its fashion platform, avalable at https://fashion.clothproject.eu

How to Style Mary Jane Heels Like a Pro: Tips & Tricks

How to Style Mary Jane Heels Like a Pro: Tips & Tricks

Mary Jane heels have been a wardrobe staple for decades, providing a timeless and classic look. The elegant strap that crosses the foot, along with the chunky heel or stiletto, make Mary Jane heels versatile and stylish. But many women are hesitant to try them out, unsure of how to style them with different outfits.

Pure London awarded for best marketing campaign at the EN Awards

Pure London awarded for best marketing campaign at the EN Awards

The EN Awards 2023 saw over 1,000 professionals come together for a glittering ceremony at ExCel London to celebrate the best of the global exhibition industry; 24 winners were announced across categories ranging from Best Venue, Best Supplier, Best Feature Area to the highly coveted Best Marketing Campaign. Among those celebrating on the night were Pure London who won Best Trade Show Marketing Campaign for their July 2022 marketing campaign in the highly competitive category. 

TOMO KOIZUMI presented collection Autumn-Winter 2023/2024 at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo

TOMO KOIZUMI presented collection Autumn-Winter 2023/2024 at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo

Tomo Koizumi is known for his hand-sewn, voluminous, ruffled dresses, made from Japanese polyester. Take a look of the designer's collection Autumn/Winter 2023/2024.

Jean Paul Gaultier's Fashion Freak Show was presented in Tokyo

Jean Paul Gaultier's Fashion Freak Show was presented in Tokyo

A presentation of Jean Paul Gaultier Fashion Freak Show was made during Tokyo Creative Salon 2023 on 19 th March 2023. The show is coming to Tokyo's Orb Theater in from 19th May to 4th June 2023.

Tender Person collection at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo 2023

Tender Person collection at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo 2023

On 15 March 2023 I attended the fashion show of the japanese brand TENDER PERSON at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo. Designers of the collection for Autumn/Winter 2023/2024 are Yashige Yuto and Bianca. The theme of the collection is "Dreaming of me".

Seivson brand at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo 2023

Seivson brand at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo 2023

Today I attended the fashion show of the Seivson brand at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo. Creative director of the collection for Autumn/Winter 2023 is Tzu Chin Shen. The theme of the collection is "Roomservice".

Site for buying high quality women's pajamas at low prices

Site for buying high quality women's pajamas at low prices

At Textile.bg you will find quality that matches your style. They are official online store of Bulgarian manufacturer, proven in the production of high quality pajamas and underwear. Every season they select new collections and models with a lot of taste and style.

Heaven by Marc Jacobs Collaborates with London-based Brand Kiko Kostadinov

Heaven by Marc Jacobs Collaborates with London-based Brand Kiko Kostadinov

Heaven by Marc Jacobs has collaborated with London-based brand Kiko Kostadinov (Bulgarian by origin) on a sixteen-piece capsule collection of clothing and accessories. Combining the visual identities of both brands, the universe of Laura and Deanna Fanning, creatives behind Kiko Kostadinov womenswear meat the abundant work of Marc Jacobs. The brands collabroated with London-based artist Connor Beesley on a series of works that appear stamped, patched and appliquéd onto jersey and knit archetypes and form the graphic language for the Heaven by Kiko Kostadinov collection.

Mistakes To Avoid While Buying A Raincoat

Mistakes To Avoid While Buying A Raincoat

A raincoat is an essential piece of outerwear that can help to keep you dry and comfortable in wet weather. However, there are several mistakes that people often make while shopping for a raincoat, which can lead to a poor-fitting or low-quality jacket. To avoid these mistakes, you should do some research on the type of raincoat that is right for your needs. In addition, you should find a store where you can try on different styles and sizes before making a purchase so that you can be sure that it fits properly.

EUROPEAN FASHION ALLIANCE:  Time for a prosperous creative-driven future of fashion

EUROPEAN FASHION ALLIANCE: Time for a prosperous creative-driven future of fashion

Greener, more innovative, more creative – at the first summit on Gran Canaria, the members of the European Fashion Alliance “EFA” put together a package of measures and actions for a sustainable and inclusive future of the European fashion industry.

Pantone Color of the Year 2023 is Viva Magenta 18-750

Pantone Color of the Year 2023 is Viva Magenta 18-750

Pantone’s Color of The Year 2023 Viva Magenta 18-750 vibrates with vim and vigor. It is a shade rooted in nature descending from the red family and expressive of a new signal of strength. Viva Magenta is brave and fearless, a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration, writing a new narrative.

Kachorovska unveils evening collection with Swarovski crystals

Kachorovska unveils evening collection with Swarovski crystals

Does your jewellery have to match your shoes or can your footwear shine and sparkle more than your jewellery. The most famous Ukrainian footwear brand Kachorovska answers this question for the holiday season debuting evening shoes with Swarovski crystals in multiple styles for all your evening looks. 

The Future of Autonomous Mobility with Asahi Kasei’s AKXY2 Concept Vehicle at CES 2023

The Future of Autonomous Mobility with Asahi Kasei’s AKXY2 Concept Vehicle at CES 2023

Asahi Kasei, a diversified Japanese multinational company, will be presenting solutions throughout the entire value chain, from raw materials and production technologies to the usage of recycled and recyclable materials, for the automotive industry in the revolutionary transition to electrified, autonomous and more sustainable mobility at CES 2023.

Pure London presents Pure Edge to engage with the next generation

Pure London presents Pure Edge to engage with the next generation

Pure London, the UK’s leading trade fashion buying event is taking place from the 12th-14th February 2023 at the iconic Olympia London. The fair reveals exciting new destination Pure Edge, which joins and compliments the returning GEN Z destination.

Pure London 12-14 February 2023 - NEW NOBLENESS THEME

Pure London 12-14 February 2023 - NEW NOBLENESS THEME

Pure London, the UK’s leading trade fashion buying event will be taking place from the 12th-14th February 2023 at the iconic Olympia London. The UK’s most exciting global showcase for womenswear, accessories, footwear, and jewellery brands, has announced its latest campaign New Nobleness created in collaboration with its trend agency partner Promostyl.

CLOTH project organised its latest ClusterXchange at ECOMONDO

CLOTH project organised its latest ClusterXchange at ECOMONDO

Between 8th and 11th November, CLOTH project organised its latest ClusterXchange in Rimini, Italy. With a programme organised around ECOMONDO fair, the clusterxchange focussed on two main axes: learning on circular economy in Italy and in the Mediterranean region; meeting companies from around Europe.

The Bulgarian brand Charlino with a special invitation to present a collection at Bursa Fashion Week

The Bulgarian brand Charlino with a special invitation to present a collection at Bursa Fashion Week

The Bulgarian fashion brand Charlino received a special invitation from Bursa Fashion Week to present Bulgaria and Bulgarian fashion at the prestigious international event in Bursa with a fashion show on October 22, 2022. The invitation was extended to the Bulgarian Fashion Association, which recommended Charlino as one of the best Bulgarian brands with thirty-three years of history and an active member of the association. The company produces formal boutique women's and men's clothing, which are sold and preferred by customers in Bulgaria and in destinations such as Dubai, Mykonos, London, Barcelona, ​​etc.

BANDEROL presented collection Prom 2023 at Fashion Forge in Rome

BANDEROL presented collection Prom 2023 at Fashion Forge in Rome

On 09 October 2022 Nu Boyana Cinema Center in Sofia hosted the fashion show Fashion Forge in Rome. The fashion show brought together dozens of local and international designers, who presented their collections on the Roman decor in the Nu Boyana cinema center, transformed into a catwalk, immediately before the spectacular concert of the rapper 50 Cent.

Seizing growth opportunities in Bulgarian TCLF industries

Seizing growth opportunities in Bulgarian TCLF industries

The textile, clothing, leather and footwear (TCLF) industries employ 80,000 workers in Bulgaria. However, employment has gone down by 20% in the past four years which is a concern. Social partners discussed the challenges and opportunities of the new EU Sustainable Textiles Strategy and focused on both environmental and social sustainability.

Top  8 Fashion Trends to Follow in Winter 2022-2023

Top 8 Fashion Trends to Follow in Winter 2022-2023

Fashion is an industry that is quite big. By 2025, the fashion industry revenue will be expected to expand at the CAGR growth rate of 11.45%, with a market size of US$1.37 trillion. So naturally, with an increase in revenue, there is a lot of demand. Along with them come notable trends to follow with a wide variety to choose from. We've thus rounded up our top picks of fashion trends that are worth checking out in winter 2022-2023.

How To Grow Your Fashion Business

How To Grow Your Fashion Business

Over the years, fashion has positively impacted the business industry. Globally the fashion industry undergoes development to match the business demand of the consumers. The increase in fashion business forces suppliers and owners to look for feasible, high-quality, and quick markets that can cater to the materials needed in their companies.

Designers of Moscow Fashion Week

Designers of Moscow Fashion Week

All attending designers at Moscow Fashion Week 2022

Pure London Welcomes 28 Polish Brands to their International Programme   

Pure London Welcomes 28 Polish Brands to their International Programme  

Pure London, the UK's leading trade fashion buying event taking place at Olympia, London from the 17th – 19th July 2022, offers an extensive international programme showcasing fashion collections from over 30 countries including 28 brands from Poland.

Textile Exchange launches a photography competition

Textile Exchange launches a photography competition "Introducing Materials Matter"

A photography competition by Textile Exchange in partnership with Magnum Photos

The Guest Designer of Pitti Immagine Uomo 102 is Grace Wales Bonner, Founder and Creative Director of WALES BONNER

The Guest Designer of Pitti Immagine Uomo 102 is Grace Wales Bonner, Founder and Creative Director of WALES BONNER

Wales Bonner is the Guest Designer of Pitti Immagine Uomo no.102 (Florence, Fortezza da Basso, 14-17 June 2022). The designer of English-Jamaican origins will present, in a premiere showing in Florence, the Spring-Summer 2023 collection of her eponymous label Wales Bonner.

Careful Which Bra You Wear with Your Tank Top

Careful Which Bra You Wear with Your Tank Top

Tank tops are a great way to show off your curves, but there's much more to it than just picking the right bra style. To get the look you want, you must consider your body shape and size and the style of the top you're wearing.

Moscow Fashion Week united 1.6 million citizens and tourists

Moscow Fashion Week united 1.6 million citizens and tourists

Moscow Fashion Week took place from June 20th to June 26th, having associated hundreds of Russian brands. In 7 days, 450+ designers presented their collections at several remarkable venues of the Russian capital – in Zaryadye Park, at Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNH), at State Department Store (GUM), at Revolution Square, and Mayakovskaya Metro Station.