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• Sara Byworth Is Hiring A Public Relations Coordinator In New York, NY (Hybrid Position)

  08-10-2026 18:10 via fashionista.com
  Sponsored StorySara Byworth is looking for a Public Relations Coordinator that will work across multiple retainer and project clients in the fashion and design worlds. The ideal candidate is a passionate, organized self-starter with strong communication skills.
  The Public Relations Coordinator will report directly to the Account Executive. This role is based in New York and is a hybrid working environment with a minimum of 4 days spent in office each week/as needed.
  Sara Byworth LLC is a public
  
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• Must Read: Wittington Investments to Acquire Boots, Lululemon Names New President and Chief Operating Officer

  08-10-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday.
  Wittington Investments to Acquire Boots
  Wittington Investments, Limited will acquire Boots and its associated businesses for $8.9 billion, the company announced Wednesday. Wittington, the holding company of the Canadian Weston family, will acquire Boots’ retail operations in the U.K. and Ireland; Boots Opticians; No7 Beauty Company; and its Thailand and franchised businesses. Previous majority owner Sycamore Partners, in partne
  
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• These Are the Best Bags to Pair With Your Fall Boots

  08-10-2026 17:00 via fashionista.com
  Sponsored StoryOccasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making.Some may look forward to sweater weather or Lenny-Kravitz-comically-oversized scarf season all year long, but for us, the arrival of fall means it’s officially time to bust out our favorite autumn footwear: boots. Whether you’re more drawn to ankle booties or OTK TKOs (that’s over-the-knee total knockouts), chunky or sleek, neutral-toned or colorful, your boot-f
  
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• Kalpana Is Hiring An Agency Producer In New York, NY

  08-10-2026 16:40 via fashionista.com
  Sponsored StoryKalpana, a boutique management company representing industry leaders in beauty and fashion, is seeking an Agency Producer based in NYC. This is a fully remote role.
  The ideal candidate will be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment to support the firm’s founder and roster with utmost professionalism, resourcefulness, confidentiality and adaptability.
  For this role we are seeking a candidate with the following qualifications:
  ● 2+ years relevant experience (f
  
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• A Trusted NYC Derm on the Truth About Fragrance in Skin Care

  08-10-2026 16:15 via fashionista.com
  Welcome to “Face It,” in which practitioners, dermatologists, facialists and other beauty experts answer our rapid-fire questions (quicker than you can say “just a few more units, please?”), revealing their hottest takes, most controversial opinions and the hard truths they wish their clients could come to terms with.
  Dr. Michelle Henry, a board-certified dermatologist based in Manhattan who practices at Skin & Aesthetic Surgery of Manhattan and also teaches at Weill
  
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• Veronika Vilim: The Swimwear Brand Creating Pieces Out of Recycled Fabrics

  08-10-2026 16:00 via fashionista.com
  HQ: New York, NY
  Founder: Veronika Vilim
  Social: Instagram
  Category: Swimwear
  E-comm: veronikavilim.comPrice Range: $35-$195
  PR Representation: Lindsey Media
  How to get in touch: [email protected]
  Origin Story
  Rooted in a distinctive balance of structure and fluidity, Veronika Vilim’s work begins as a swimwear collection viewed through a ready-to-wear lens — where form, tension and intention shape each piece.
  As a New York City native, Vilim’s creative founda
  
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• These Were the Biggest Street Style Trends From Spring 2027 Fashion Month

  08-10-2026 14:30 via fashionista.com
  And just like that, another fashion month has come and gone. The Spring 2027 season was full of headlining news (cough, Steven Kolb, cough), exciting debuts and jaw-dropping collections. But, as expected, street style was its own highlight throughout the season.The Copenhagen fashion crowd kicked things off with a modernized take on tradwife dressing — think headscarves, bloomers and prairie dresses. New Yorkers went full-on casual mode, sporting jorts, ribbed tank tops and low-profile sne
  
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• Rodinia’s €4 mn Portugal move: Is nearshore apparel ready to scale?

  08-10-2026 11:09 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Rodinia Generation has raised €4 million (~$4.5 million) to scale O-factory technology at a Portugal facility planned for early 2027.
  It says automation, on-demand manufacturing and shorter supply chains can cut landed costs for short-run fashion.
  EU-27 textile and clothing imports are €122 billion, twice exports of €61 billion; around one-third of products sold in Europe are made in China.
  
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• ICE cotton futures fall on strong dollar, weak crude oil

  08-10-2026 11:09 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  ICE cotton futures fell on Wednesday after three gains, with December down 118 points at 80.03 cents as a stronger US dollar, higher yields and weaker crude weighed.
  Volume hit a two-week low of 41,421 contracts and open interest eased to 382,230, indicating liquidation.
  Traders await Friday's USDA supply-demand reports, while mill enquiries and exports supported the 77–80 cents range.
  
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• US' Levi Strauss raises FY26 profit outlook after strong Q3

  08-10-2026 10:51 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Levi Strauss & Co raised FY26 earnings and margin guidance after Q3 revenue rose 4 per cent to $1.61 billion, with operating income up 33 per cent to $222.3 million.
  International and wholesale gains led growth; organic revenue rose 10 per cent in Asia and wholesale revenue 6 per cent.
  Gross margin expanded 450 bps to 66.2 per cent on tariff refunds; adjusted EPS guidance rose to $1.54-1.56.
  
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• Parkdale acquires CiCLO: Can biodegradable fibres go beyond apparel?

  08-10-2026 10:51 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Parkdale has taken full ownership of CiCLO, a patented ingredient designed to cut the environmental persistence of polyester and nylon microfibres.
  It plans to move the technology beyond apparel, home and hospitality into nonwovens, geotextiles, filtration and insulation.
  The deal comes as ITMF’s September 2026 survey shows weak global textile conditions, with spinners at -33 percentage points.
  
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• Germany's industrial output rises 2% in August 2026

  08-10-2026 10:51 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Germany’s industrial production rose 2.0 per cent month on month in August 2026, with construction output up 9.3 per cent and machinery and equipment production increasing 5.3 per cent, Destatis said.Production excluding energy and construction rose 0.6 per cent, while energy-intensive industries fell 0.5 per cent during the month and remained 2.1 per cent below August 2025 levels.
  
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• France's Christian Dior appoints two independent board directors

  08-10-2026 10:51 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Christian Dior has co-opted Tony Estanguet and Xavier Musca as independent directors, effective immediately, replacing Nicolas Bazire and Maria Luisa Loro Piana.
  The appointments follow the Arnault family group's proposed corporate-structure simplification, which would trigger a mandatory tender offer for Christian Dior shares without a squeeze-out.
  
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• Nylon yarn upstream stable amid weak demand: What next?

  08-10-2026 10:51 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  China nylon filament yarn prices stayed unchanged from September 30 to October 5, 2026, as stable caprolactam and nylon 6 chip costs offset weak weaving demand.
  Golden Week kept buyers sidelined; upstream benzene moved only marginally and did not reach the yarn chain.
  Asian benzene firmed slightly, while FOB Rotterdam eased 0.4 per cent and China intermediates stayed flat.
  
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• Global border systems can lower traceability costs: OECD

  08-10-2026 10:51 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  OECD says traceability rules are outpacing border systems, with fewer than 20 per cent of new requirements backed by comprehensive border arrangements.Environment-related technical requirements rose over 60 per cent in a decade; 86 per cent of due diligence measures came since 2015.It urges digital tools, reliable data and cooperation to avoid delays and protect 5 per cent trade-cost gains.
  
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• Germany's Puma welcomes Anta Sports as its largest shareholder

  08-10-2026 10:51 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Puma has welcomed Anta Sports Products Limited as its largest shareholder after Anta completed the acquisition of the 29.06 per cent stake previously held by Artémis SAS.
  CEO Arthur Hoeld said the investment validates Puma's strategy, while Anta Chairman Ding Shizhong pledged support for future growth while preserving the brand's independence, heritage and distinctive identity.
  
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• 59-point textile gap: Could finishing become the next bottleneck?

  08-10-2026 10:51 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  ITMF’s 40th Global Textile Industry Survey shows global textile conditions remain weak, with the business-situation balance at -23 points and finishers the weakest segment at -42.
  Fibre producers are the only positive segment at +17, creating a 59-point gap that could shift sourcing risk towards dyeing and finishing capacity.
  Lean inventories and energy prices remain key watchpoints for buyers.
  
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• US textile & apparel imports drop over 6% in Jan-Aug

  08-10-2026 10:51 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  US textile and apparel imports fell 6.27 per cent to $66.330 billion in January-August 2026, OTEXA data showed, with apparel down 7.10 per cent and non-apparel down 3.85 per cent.
  Vietnam remained the top supplier by value at 18.61 per cent, ahead of China at 14.66 per cent.
  Man-made fibre products led imports at $33.645 billion, followed by cotton at $27.879 billion.
  
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• Fashion's hidden profit leak isn't the sale. It's the return

  08-10-2026 10:51 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Global fashion retailers are reworking returns as low-value items can cost more to ship, inspect and restock than they are worth, turning returns into a profit and loss issue.
  Experts say fit uncertainty, multi-size ordering and e-commerce inventory flowing through stores are driving avoidable returns.
  AI, resale routing, virtual try-on and targeted policies are being used to cut costs.
  
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