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Virgin Galactic and NASA to fight against COVID-19 together

Virgin Galactic and NASA to fight against COVID-19 together

"During the current global crisis, we believe that the space industry has a responsibility to share expertise, knowledge, resources, and ingenuity to aid in the fight against COVID-19. That’s why, today, we are proud to share that Virgin Galactic is meeting this responsibility head-on through a Space Act Agreement with NASA", said George Whitesides, CEO Virgin Galactic.

Competition for fashion designers

Competition for fashion designers "Female power on the internet"

Flora Miranda, an Austrian fashion designer, based in Antwerp, Belgium, is launching an open call for virtual fashion designs. The open nature of this project facilitates a platform for the participation of all those individuals, designers, artists, students, companies or institutions wanting to express their uniqueness and groundbreaking experimentations in the virtual world of fashion.

Why Neiman Marcus could file for bankruptcy very soon

Why Neiman Marcus could file for bankruptcy very soon

Neiman Marcus Group is preparing a bankruptcy-protection filing and could become the first major US department store to fall victim to the economic climate caused by COVID-19. This will most probably happen this week, according to a person, who is close to the situation.

Recovery strategy for textiles and apparel industry

Recovery strategy for textiles and apparel industry

The European textiles and clothing sector needs urgent support in order to remain a strategic pillar of the European economy, wrote Euratex.

Dear Lady Gaga, thanks for leading a superstar concert on my birthday

Dear Lady Gaga, thanks for leading a superstar concert on my birthday

Lady Gaga has teamed up with the Global Citizen movement and the World Health Organisation to organise a virtual concert, which aims to celebrate health workers on the front line of the coronavirus crisis and will be broadcasted later today, April 18.

How Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Affected the Fashion Industry

How Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Affected the Fashion Industry

It was during the epidemic that fashion weeks took place in New York, London, Milan and Paris, where editors, buyers, and stylists from all over the world come together every year. We tell you how the spread of the virus affected the fashion industry.

Summary of the digital Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia Fall/Winter 2020-2021

Summary of the digital Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia Fall/Winter 2020-2021

This year Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia for the first time ever was arranged online, broadcasted also on Be Global Fashion Network at video.bgfashion.net with support from Russian Fashion Council and Fashion Fund. 36 brands presented their new collections, 32 of them in the form of video presentations.

Day 2 of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia

Day 2 of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia

Day 2 of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia has finished. For the first time ever the event took place totally online. Many brands showcased their collections as video presentations online at AIZEL.RU and on other partner sites, including Be Global Fashion Network - MIETSA, AMPLITUDA, N.LEGENDA, NASTYA NEKRASOVA, Mineral Weather, SEMILETOVA, DOKUCHAEVA, DIANA ARNO, WHO I AM, RomaUvarovDesign, ONOMA:, MADFRENZY, Olya Kosterina, T3CM, RUBAN, Novaya, and IGOR GULYAEV. Others presented their lookbooks - Ceremony, LEATHER LIKE WOOD, SERAYA, and TSUGI.

Online Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia extended until April 6 due to record-breaking viewing

Online Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia extended until April 6 due to record-breaking viewing

More than half a million unique users watched the online shows of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia and TikTok lectures on the first day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia. On average, 30,000 people watched each video presentation from Moscow. At peak times the number of simultaneous connections exceeded 50,000. Moscow streams of young and famous designers are covered by media from Russia, Italy, the United Kingdom, the USA, India and other countries.

Copenhagen Fashion summit postponed to October due to coronavirus

Copenhagen Fashion summit postponed to October due to coronavirus

Global Fashion Agenda announced that the Copenhagen Fashion summit is postponed to October due to growing concerns around the COVID-19 outbreak. The central business event on sustainability in fashion every year sets discussions on the most critical environmental issues facing the fashion industry. It started in 2009 with a mission to drive urgent change within the framework of the UN’s Global Goals.

Johnny Depp is the winner of Most Stylish Men March 2020

Johnny Depp is the winner of Most Stylish Men March 2020

The results from the March 2020 voting for Most Stylish Men are now final. The 5 Most Stylish Men March 2020 are Johnny Depp, Adam Lambert, Chris Hemsworth, Gerard Butler and Daniel Craig and they were determined entirely by their fans.

Watch Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia online this weekend

Watch Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia online this weekend

Russian Fashion Council has announced the dates of the virtual Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia. On April 4 and 5, with support of Fashion Fund, both emerging and established designers will present their new collections.

Where to Buy Classy Clothes for College?

Where to Buy Classy Clothes for College?

Going to college is a time for self-discovery and self-expression. Finally, you are in an institution that recognizes you as an adult who can make informed decisions. However, many colleges have uniform requirements or dress codes, which may hinder your self-expression.

White Label World Expo Europe postponed to October 2020

White Label World Expo Europe postponed to October 2020

Prysm Media Group, organisers of the White Label World Expo, has been closely monitoring updates and advice regarding the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. They have come to the difficult decision of postponing the White Label World Expo Europe in Frankfurt, Germany until the 21 & 22 October 2020.

EURATEX offers proposals to the EU Circular Economy Action Plan

EURATEX offers proposals to the EU Circular Economy Action Plan

The European textiles and clothing sector cares about circularity of its products. The industry is re-inventing itself to offer solutions that are workable and make a sustainable impact.

4 of the Best Nike Shoes and Sneakers for Men

4 of the Best Nike Shoes and Sneakers for Men

There are many different options to choose from when it comes to buying shoes. Here is our list of the best Nike shoes for men.

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Brioni "Essential" collection starring Christian Slater

Brioni introduces ‘Essential’, a collection of iconic menswear items embodying the brand’s effortless Roman style.

The White Label World Expo Gets Ready to Take on Frankfurt

The White Label World Expo Gets Ready to Take on Frankfurt

We are still blown away by the huge success of our UK edition of the White Label World Expo but now it’s time to get ready for the EU edition. On the 6th and 7th May 2020 thousands of visitors, hundreds of exhibitors, and various industry experts from across the globe will flock to the Messe Frankfurt and come together all under one roof. Masterclasses, seminars, and keynote speeches will offer industry insights that you won’t find anywhere else.

Gallery SHOES to go ahead as planned

Gallery SHOES to go ahead as planned

Following intensive consultation and with the backing of the Federal Association of German Shoe Retailers (BDSE) and The Federal Association of the German Footwear and Leather Goods Industry (HDS/L), Gallery SHOES, from 8–10 March 2020, will be going ahead as scheduled. Major global events that have recently been cancelled are not comparable to Gallery SHOES in terms of visitors and exhibitors.

Once again: Adam Lambert is the winner of Most Stylish Men February 2020

Once again: Adam Lambert is the winner of Most Stylish Men February 2020

The results from the February 2020 voting for Most Stylish Men are now final. Top 5 Most Stylish Men February 2020 are Adam Lambert, Johnny Depp, Gerard Butler, Chris Hemsworth and Ben Hardy and they were determined entirely by their fans.

Audi and the Berlinale present exciting arrivals and future perspectives on the Red Carpet

Audi and the Berlinale present exciting arrivals and future perspectives on the Red Carpet

-All-electric: Audi drives the stars of the Berlin International Film Festival to the Red Carpet – with a progressive and elegant Audi fleet - Hubert Link, Head of Marketing Deutschland at AUDI AG: “The Audi Berlinale Lounge is the ideal place for new perspectives and event formats” - Berlinale Open House: Audi, a Principal Sponsor of the Berlinale, supports highcaliber daily events in the spheres of cinema, culture, business and society at the 70th anniversary

Tips for Accessing Social Media in Countries when it's Blocked or Banned

Tips for Accessing Social Media in Countries when it's Blocked or Banned

Social media has quite literally changed the world. It gives a voice to every single person and it gives us the ability to instantly connect and stay in touch with friends and family - and even conduct business. Businesses use it to promote products and services, and a new generation of social influencers has been created from it. Social media is an incredibly powerful tool, but not every government, country or company is happy for you to have unrestricted access to it.

TINTEX at Premiere Vision presents

TINTEX at Premiere Vision presents "Teaming up is the responsible way forward"

Thanks to its renown expertise, premium collaborations with some of the most influential fashion brands and an array of international awards, Jersey manufacturer TINTEX has established itself as a global leader in smart innovation. The commitment to support brands in creating responsible collections is interwoven into his motto Naturally Advanced.

GlobalData warns that new immigration laws could slow UK garment sector growth

GlobalData warns that new immigration laws could slow UK garment sector growth

From January next year, low-skilled workers from the EU will be denied visas under new post-Brexit immigration plans. The UK Home Office says its new points-based immigration system, effective 1 January 2021, is aimed at attracting the "brightest and the best" from around the world.

WUERRETEX by Filo d'Oro launches at Premiere Vision a preview of the first cutting-edge treatment 

WUERRETEX by Filo d'Oro launches at Premiere Vision a preview of the first cutting-edge treatment 

Filo  d’Oro  (name  inspired  by  the  small  silk  cocoons  that,  kissed  by  the  sun,  look  like  “nuggets  of  light”),  the   business  network  and  micro-­‐chain  of  Made  in  Italy  silk,  returns  to  Première  Vision  in  the  Smart  Creation   Area,  the  exhibition  corner  dedicated  to  realities  that  have  shown  a  concrete  commitment  to  responsible   innovation  and  looking  for  sustainable  new  generation  solutions,   to  present   WUERRETEX,  a  smart   waterproofing  process  that  takes  place  directly  on  the  wire.

Italian Converter presents new materials and finishings of the E.C.O. KOSMOS cross-collection

Italian Converter presents new materials and finishings of the E.C.O. KOSMOS cross-collection

Italian Converter, a leading manufacturer of innovative fabrics for fashion, footwear and accessories, expands E.C.O. Kosmos, the fully traceable, transparent and 100% Made in Italy cross-collection. The acronym E.C.O. - Ecologic, Conversion, Optimization perfectly reflects the founding values of the Italian Converter philosophy and represents a further step in the company's responsible path.

Men's Fashion Over the Years: Interesting Facts and Stories

Men's Fashion Over the Years: Interesting Facts and Stories

Men who dress up show their character and image that symbolize self-respect and pleasure. Women may have put various intricacies in the field, but men also make efforts into putting themselves together. Throughout the years, fashion has become a part of everyday life. They may not know it by then, but even the earliest men expressed and carried themselves through self-adornments.

Gallery SHOES - The European shoe industry fair in Düsseldorf Autumn/Winter 2020/2021

Gallery SHOES - The European shoe industry fair in Düsseldorf Autumn/Winter 2020/2021

Gallery SHOES is a must-attend industry event for the European shoe industry in Dusseldorf. The fair is taking place from 8-10 March 2020 and will present approximately 600 international brands by around 400 exhibitors, new lounges, a catwalk area with fashion shows and media events in one place.

Premiеre Vision will be changing the calendar of its flagship event in 2021

Premiеre Vision will be changing the calendar of its flagship event in 2021

The show will now be welcoming its visitors - buyers, designers, production heads, fashion and accessory brand managers - and its exhibitors - spinners, weavers, tanners, textile designers, accessory and component manufacturers, and fashion manufacturers - at the end of January/early February for the spring-summer collections, and in the first two weeks of July for the autumn-winter collections.

Dashing Tweeds collection inspired by the golden era of Hollywood

Dashing Tweeds collection inspired by the golden era of Hollywood

The collection this season has been inspired by the golden era of Hollywood. Languid yet elegantly tailored suits, wide legged trousers worn high on the waist and easy one-button jackets with flattering flowing lines.

Brad Pitt won the best supporting actor Oscar

Brad Pitt won the best supporting actor Oscar

Brad Pitt won the best supporting actor Oscar for his role as Cliff Booth in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. His competition in the category was from Al Pacino and Joe Pesci for The Irishman, Tom Hanks for A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and Anthony Hopkins for The Two Popes.

Adam Lambert is the winner of Most Stylish Men January 2020

Adam Lambert is the winner of Most Stylish Men January 2020

The results from the January 2020 voting for Most Stylish Men are now final. Top 5 Most Stylish Men January 2020 are Adam Lambert, Johnny Depp, Chris Hemsworth, Gerard Butler and Brad Pitt and they were determined entirely by their fans.

Fashion Tips for Students on a Budget

Fashion Tips for Students on a Budget

Being a student is a lot of fun but also comes with increasing responsibilities. Once you transition to college life, you find out there are many things you did not consider before, such as doing laundry, cooking, going grocery shopping, cleaning up the whole house, and the list can go on and on. While doing all that, you are also probably trying to save some money for social expenses (ehm, parties) and various activities that you want to get involved in.

Fashion Brand Marketing Strategies Every Business Should Adapt

Fashion Brand Marketing Strategies Every Business Should Adapt

The fashion industry is one of the largest and most prominent in the world. Fashion brands are also quite innovative when it comes to marketing campaigns. But the strategies used by these brands are not exclusive to fashion. These approaches are also applicable to any business, especially those that primarily operates online. Let us take a look at the successful strategies employed by fashion brands and why every business should consider adapting them to their marketing plan.

How to Use Social Media Networks for Your Study

How to Use Social Media Networks for Your Study

Studying has taken on a completely new form. The tools that are available enable us to learn more in a shorter period of time. Social media sits at the center of this new mode of study as students have access to everything they need at any time of the day.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Adam Driver nominated for Oscars 2020

Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Adam Driver nominated for Oscars 2020

The Academy Award nominations this year were very predictable, according to specialists. The nominees were announced today (13 January) by Insecure actress Issa Rae and Star Trek actor John Cho. After practically being shut out at the Golden Globe Awards Netflix took 24 Oscar nominations, mostly for the movies Marriage Story, The Two Popes, and The Irishman.

Fashion design competition open to students attending High Schools and Universities

Fashion design competition open to students attending High Schools and Universities

The European Commission represented by EASME (European Agency for Small and Medium Enterprises) and DG GROW (Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs) are launching a Product Competition open to students attending High Schools, VETs and Universities and coming from the following countries: Italy, Romania, Portugal, Spain, Germany, Poland, Belgium, Greece, France and Bulgaria.

Trussardi restarts from the Beautiful Minds

Trussardi restarts from the Beautiful Minds

Trussardi restarts from the Beautiful Minds. A multi-level collaboration focused on selected talents revolving around fashion and lifestyle. Artistic minds, passionate about the brand of the greyhound’s pret-a-vivre, merge their unique style with the Trussardi’s DNA. The first appointment is the presentation of the Fall/Winter 2020-21 collection conceived and created by Giorgio Di Salvo, Creative Director of the cult brand United Standard.

Canali will present Fall/Winter 2020 collection at Pitti Uomo 97

Canali will present Fall/Winter 2020 collection at Pitti Uomo 97

The Odeon Cinema in Florence hosts the premiere of Canali’s new collection architecture launching this upcoming fall. Our emblematic brand values: sartorial expertise, innovation, and attention to detail; unfold in a product offer trio that encompasses distinct, contemporary lifestyles.

Most Stylish Men 2019 winner is Adam Lambert

Most Stylish Men 2019 winner is Adam Lambert

Winners in Most Stylish Men 2019 are Adam Lambert, Chris Hemsworth and Johnny Depp. Adam Lambert is the top winner for a fourth consecutive year! That proved his impeccable style, talent and popularity.

How to Boost your Style and Confidence while Having Way more Fun with Fashion

How to Boost your Style and Confidence while Having Way more Fun with Fashion

Do you want to be more adventurous with your style? Maybe you just want to know which colours work well with one another while also being able to pick out which pieces suit the upcoming occasions you have. Either way, you can find out everything you need to know right here.

Manual vs Electric: Which Razor Gives the Best Shave?

Manual vs Electric: Which Razor Gives the Best Shave?

Don't know if manual or electric razors are better? Join the cluck. Take a look at which razor really gives the best shave!

Adam Lambert is the winner of Most Stylish Men November 2019

Adam Lambert is the winner of Most Stylish Men November 2019

The results from the November 2019 voting for Most Stylish Men are now final. Top 5 Most Stylish Men October 2019 are Adam Lambert, Chris Hemsworth, Johnny Depp, Gerard Butler and Sebastian Stan and they were determined entirely by their fans.

VIEW PREMIUM SELECTION Spring/Summer 2021: Sophisticated collections – concentrated information - increasing internationalization

VIEW PREMIUM SELECTION Spring/Summer 2021: Sophisticated collections – concentrated information - increasing internationalization

VIEW Premium Selection will open the Spring.Summer 2021 season with an international portfolio showcasing over 400 collections. On December 3rd and 4th 2019, leading fabric, trim and denim suppliers present their preview programs and latest developments in Munich.

Calvin Klein hosts a night of music, discovery and celebration in Berlin

Calvin Klein hosts a night of music, discovery and celebration in Berlin

Global lifestyle brand CALVIN KLEIN hosted an immersive brand experience at the Musikbrauerei in Berlin on Wednesday, November 20th.

From “zipper” to Facebook shop:The workshops at h+h cologne 2020

From “zipper” to Facebook shop:The workshops at h+h cologne 2020

Good products? Competent advice? This is what customers expect today. What brick-and-mortar retailers can offer the handicraft sector in addition in order to survive the competition – this will once again be the focus of the h+h cologne workshops in 2020. At the world’s leading trade fair for the sector, trade visitors will hear expert speakers talk about which tools, marketing measures and new trends can be used to retain their customer base and even gain new target groups.

VDMA Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies: European Industry meeting with election of new board of directors

VDMA Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies: European Industry meeting with election of new board of directors

This year's VDMA TFL industry meeting took place on 14 and 15 November in Berlin. For many years, the trade association has been committed to Europeanisation and this year, too, further European members have joined the ranks. "Only together as a European industry can we form an antithesis to the current global framework conditions and remain competitive," said Elgar Straub, Managing Director of the TFL trade association. The consequences of the trade dispute between the USA and China and the unclear Brexit situation are causing great uncertainty and unrest in the markets. The industry is also feeling this, and strong European cohesion is the necessary response to the current political and economic situation.

WOOLRICH celebrates 190th anniversary with special installation at Pitti Uomo 97

WOOLRICH celebrates 190th anniversary with special installation at Pitti Uomo 97

In honour of the brand’s 190th year, Woolrich returns to Pitti Uomo 97 with The Ultimate Woolrich Experience at La Dogana in Florence. Three installation rooms will provide a unique, immersive experience exploring the multifaceted Woolrich universe and premiering the Woolrich Arctic Capsule, a tribute to the evolution of the original Arctic Parka.

BLAUER presents human landscapes

BLAUER presents human landscapes

FGF Industry celebrates its twentieth anniversary in collaboration with Pitti Immagine Uomo with an immersive exhibition presented by Blauer at La Dogana in Florence. A road trip through the United States, taken by British photographer James Mollison on behalf of Blauer. A visual narration of authentic landscapes and people in the form of a genuine snapshot of contemporary America. The exhibition, curated by Felice Limosani, will be inaugurated on Tuesday January the 7th and then it will be open to the public from Wednesday the 8th until Friday January the 10th.