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• Natasha Colvin Studios Fall Styling Internship - NYC

  11-08-2026 20:06 via fashionista.com
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  Natasha Colvin is a celebrity and editorial stylist based in NYC. She is looking for styling interns based in NYC for the Fall. Start date around September 1st 2026. 
  Responsibilities 
  Interns will work closely with Natasha and assistants to help with: 
  Prep and wrap for fittings and photoshoots 
  Maintaining showroom organization 
  Sample trafficking 
  Coordinating pick ups and returns to PR’s and brands in NYC Requirements 
  Enthusiasti
  
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• Sweden’s Smoltek, Heraeus to test low-iridium PTE for hydrogen

  11-08-2026 18:07 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Smoltek Hydrogen and Heraeus Precious Metals will start a 3,000-hour autumn durability test of ultra-low iridium PTEs for PEM water electrolysis.
  The work targets a PEM scaling bottleneck: high iridium cost, with Smoltek aiming for below 0.1 mg/cm² loading while maintaining efficiency.
  Heraeus will run testing and material analysis under realistic operating conditions to support industrialisation.
  
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• India’s GAIL, RCF sign MoU for 1.27-MMTPA urea plant in Maharashtra

  11-08-2026 18:07 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  GAIL and RCF have signed an MoU to jointly develop a 1.27-MMTPA gas-based urea plant in Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region through an SPV.
  The facility will be located along GAIL’s Mumbai–Nagpur–Jharsuguda gas pipeline.
  The project aims to boost domestic fertiliser supply, reduce import dependence and support regional industrial development.
  
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• India’s cotton pressing revised upward to 339 lakh bales: CAI

  11-08-2026 18:07 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Cotton Association of India has raised current-season cotton pressing to 339 lakh bales, 11 per cent above its initial estimate of 305 lakh bales.
  The latest estimate is 8.5 per cent higher than 2024–25, with increases in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
  Imports are projected at 62 lakh bales and closing stocks at 93.59 lakh bales by September 30, 2026.
  
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• China DTY's price dip opens a tactical sourcing window

  11-08-2026 18:07 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  DTY 150D/48F polyester filament yarn showed a three-way split across China, India and Pakistan in the week of August 3–10, 2026.
  Chinese prices fell 0.79 per cent to CNY 9,400/tonne as crude, PTA, MEG and PX softened.
  India stayed flat at ₹136/kg, while Pakistan rose 0.51 per cent to PKR 198/kg, flagging sourcing arbitrage for global buyers.
  
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• Canada Goose appoints Massimo Piombini to Board of Directors

  11-08-2026 18:07 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Canada Goose Holdings Inc. has appointed Massimo Piombini to its Board of Directors, effective August 7, 2026.
  Piombini brings over 35 years of leadership experience in luxury, fashion, and wellness, having held executive roles at major brands such as Diesel, Balmain, and Valentino.
  His appointment is expected to strengthen Canada Goose's global governance and support its long-term growth
  
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• Australia's business confidence slips amid cost pressure in July

  11-08-2026 18:07 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Australia’s business confidence slipped 1 point to -6 in July after three months of gains, while conditions edged up to +4.
  Capacity utilisation rose to 83.0 per cent, but forward orders fell to -3, signalling caution for suppliers.
  Cost and price growth increased, keeping sourcing, labour and inventory plans under pressure across retail and manufacturing chains.
  
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• Australia keeps cash rate at 4.35% as inflation stays high

  11-08-2026 18:07 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Australia’s central bank kept the cash rate unchanged at 4.35 per cent in August after three increases this year, as inflation remained elevated.The RBA expects earlier rate hikes to slow spending, economic growth and employment, while unemployment rises gradually.Inflation, driven by domestic price pressures, is expected to return to the target midpoint only by early 2028.
  
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• US’ Unitel demonstrates Merlin CCU process for blue methanol

  11-08-2026 18:07 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Unitel Technologies has demonstrated its Merlin CCU process for converting captured CO2 into methanol.
  A standard unit can consume 30,000 tonnes of CO2 annually to produce 73,000 tonnes of blue methanol.
  The technology targets rising demand across chemicals, biodiesel and marine fuels, while offering ethanol plants a route to utilise fermentation CO2 and existing infrastructure.
  
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• China modal surge signals tighter MMCF supply ahead

  11-08-2026 18:07 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Asia's MMCF complex broke a multi-week lull on August 10, with TexPro assessing China domestic 1.4D Modal at 23,302 CNY/mt, up 400 CNY/mt, or 1.75 per cent.
  The rise was China-specific: India's modal fibre, Modal 30/1 and 40/1 yarns, Tencel, EcoVero and Liva Eco held flat.
  Pakistan 1.4D modal edged 1.31 per cent lower to 751 PKR/kg mid-week.
  
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• Austria's Dornbirn GFC 2026 to spotlight fibre innovation

  11-08-2026 18:07 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Dornbirn GFC will mark its 65th anniversary in Austria from September 16–18, 2026, bringing together over 600 experts from more than 30 countries.
  Around 100 presentations will cover fibre innovation, circularity, natural fibres, AI and cross-industry collaboration.Dedicated sessions will feature ReHubs, protective workwear and RWTH Aachen-industry partnerships.
  
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• Must Read: Depop and Spotify Partner, Keke Palmer to Host the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards

  11-08-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday.
  Depop and Spotify Partner on Artist-Curated Shops
  Depop and Spotify are collaborating to connect music and secondhand fashion through exclusive artist-curated Depop shops. Six artists — Eve, Amira Elfeky, Estevie, Frost Children, House of Protection and Lily Meola — will curate a personal collection of pieces from their own wardrobes. On Spotify, fans can also listen to a co-branded edito
  
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• Auter: An Outerwear Brand Founded by a Celebrity Stylist

  11-08-2026 16:00 via fashionista.com
  HQ: Los Angeles, CA
  Founder: Rob Zangardi
  Social: Instagram
  Category: Apparel
  E-comm: auter.coPrice Range: $175–$3,250
  Hero Products: The Fox Jacket ($950), Italian Cotton Zip Bomber ($1,350), Cashmere Wool Peacoat ($1,050), Cropped Mongolian Shearling Coat ($2,550)
  PR Representation: Infinity Creative Agency
  How to get in touch: [email protected]
  Origin Story
  In 2025, celebrity stylist Rob Zangardi founded Auter on the simple belief that the coat is the outfit.
  After more th
  
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• 6 Standout Trends From Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring 2027

  11-08-2026 14:30 via fashionista.com
  The Spring 2027 season of Copenhagen Fashion Week, otherwise known as everyone’s favorite Fashion Month prologue, has come and gone. And once again, it’s introduced a slew of looks we can’t wait to copy — via both street style and the runways.
  Danish designers can be relied upon to provide nuanced takes on rising fashion trends without sacrificing comfort or individuality, resulting in looks that feel rooted in (an exceptionally stylish) reality. Labels like Baum und Pfe
  
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• The Internet Declares 'No-Makeup Makeup' Dead

  11-08-2026 14:00 via fashionista.com
  Just as its beloved barely there skin tints fade in a long-wear scenario, the “no-makeup makeup” era is beginning to dissipate. Although the minimalist beauty trend (defined by bare eyes and glowing skin) went platinum thanks to Hailey Bieber variants, community-based social media platform Reddit observed an 81% year-over-year decline in views to “no-makeup makeup” mentions, according to its first-ever beauty report, titled “The People’s Beauty Index,” r
  
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