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• Must Read: Roger Lynch Steps Down as Condé Nast CEO, Oura Delays IPO

  30-09-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Wednesday.
  Roger Lynch Steps Down as Condé Nast CEO
  Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch is leaving after more than seven years to become CEO of Mattel, announcing the move in a statement Wednesday. “When I joined Condé Nast, I had the simple ambition to leave this extraordinary place stronger than I found it,” he wrote, noting that since 2020 commerce revenue grew 170%, digital subscriptions grew 155% and U.S. tentpole
  
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• US Old Navy x Altuzarra line adds girls' and toddler styles

  01-10-2026 21:53 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Old Navy has unveiled Old Navy x Altuzarra, a limited autumn capsule for women, girls and toddlers, a first for its designer collaboration programme.
  Romantic and Gothic-inspired assortments cover floral dresses, Fair Isle knits, cardigans, outerwear and coordinated younger-wearer pieces.
  The line has launched September 30, 2026, at select Old Navy stores and online.
  
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• US cotton gains China access: What happens to Brazil’s share?

  01-10-2026 21:53 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Cotton is in the latest US-China tariff-reduction framework as global supplies tighten, giving US fibre a possible route back into China.
  The framework lists 1,619 US product lines for possible lower China tariffs and 77 Chinese lines for possible lower US tariffs.
  USDA’s 2026 table shows in-quota HS 5201 cotton at 1 per cent MFN and an 11 per cent effective US-specific tariff after exclusion.
  
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• Nike Swooshfly makes race day feel more possible

  01-10-2026 21:53 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Nike will launch the Swooshfly in China in February 2027, followed by a global spring release through nike.com and select retailers.
  The new race-day platform pairs SkyX supercritical foam, a carbon fibre Flyplate and a dual-rubber outsole for runners new to race-day footwear.
  It delivers up to 16 per cent more energy return than the Nike Vaporfly 4 in a men's size 10.
  
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• Levi Strauss & Co. appoints John Vandemore as chief financial officer

  01-10-2026 21:53 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Levi Strauss & Co. has appointed John Vandemore executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective November 1, 2026, succeeding Harmit Singh after a planned transition.
  Vandemore joins from Skechers, where he served as CFO for nine years, as LS&Co. seeks to expand its direct-to-consumer business and become a $10 billion company.
  
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• India, US trade talks move towards interim pact: Goyal

  01-10-2026 21:53 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said talks with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer focused on an early interim trade agreement.For exporters, apparel makers and sourcing teams, the pact could shape relative access to the US market.The meeting followed February's BTA framework and comes amid further negotiations after changes in US tariffs.
  
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• India, Brazil move to expand trade pact beyond existing tariff lines

  01-10-2026 21:53 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Brazil and India are moving to expand their India-Mercosur Preferential Trade Agreement, with terms of reference completed for broader negotiations.The expansion could cover goods, services and investment, while electronic Certificates of Origin will facilitate paperless trade.Both countries aim to double bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2030.
  
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• Will textiles get caught in Europe’s €1 bn a day China trade debate?

  01-10-2026 21:53 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  China-to-EU27 textile and apparel exports reached $19.62 billion in H1 2026, down 0.54 per cent year on year.
  Technical and specialty textiles grew 9.46 per cent, led by nonwovens, while knitted and woven apparel declined.
  EU27 apparel imports from China rose 9.0 per cent in volume but only 1.0 per cent in value, as Brussels tracks CN8 risks and duties.
  
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• Pakistan yarn enters Bangladesh's sourcing mix: What changes by 2029?

  01-10-2026 21:53 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  India's DGTR has issued final findings on PET film and jute products from Bangladesh, with duties recommended but not yet notified.
  Pakistan's High Commissioner met BKMEA on sourcing yarn, fabrics, denim, dyes and chemicals; no commercial agreement was announced.
  As Bangladesh nears LDC graduation on November 24, 2026, sourcing ties, market access and rules of origin through 2029 are in focus.
  
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• 30-for-30 lists 19 textile lines: What could it mean for China?

  01-10-2026 21:53 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  White House’s September 27 “30-for-30” list names 77 US import provisions for possible tariff relief, including 19 textile lines.
  Coverage centres on wool, flax, silk, jute and other textile-material categories; principal cotton and mainstream MMF linen lines are excluded.
  TexPro data show US textile and apparel imports from China at $1.91 billion in July 2026, down 12.9 per cent year on year.
  
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• Australia's inflation rises 4% YoY in August 2026

  01-10-2026 21:53 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Australia’s CPI rose 4.0 per cent year on year in August 2026, accelerating from 3.5 per cent in July, as per the ABS.
  Transport inflation rose 5.6 per cent as automotive fuel prices climbed 14.8 per cent month on month, signalling higher logistics costs for importers, exporters and retailers.
  Trimmed mean inflation held at 3.6 per cent for a third month, excluding fuel and electricity.
  
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• Stylist Alicia Lombardini Is Seeking a Part-Time Junior Styling Assistant ASAP in NYC

  30-09-2026 21:59 via fashionista.com
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• Unlike His Met Exhibit, John Galliano’s Zara Collab Has Come to Fruition

  30-09-2026 21:00 via fashionista.com
  Weeks after the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute canceled its planned John Galliano exhibit for 2027, the infamous designer has successfully brought a different project to fruition: his debut Zara collection. Launching Thursday, “Vol. 1” of his two-year partnership includes outerwear, dresses, tees, suiting, knitwear, lingerie and accessories, all priced from $30 to $999. An accompanying campaign was photographed by Steven Meisel.
  For the collection, titled &ldquo
  
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• Spice Up Your Fall Wardrobe With These Statement Bags

  30-09-2026 17:30 via fashionista.com
  Sponsored StoryOccasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making.To all my fellow minimalists looking to branch out sartorially, you don’t need to overhaul your entire wardrobe to usher in a new style. In fact, the devil is in the (styling) details. Instead of retiring your neutrals-heavy wardrobe, a statement bag — be it a travel-friendly clutch or a spacious tote — is all you need to instantly upgrade your look. As for the
  
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• Cadence: A Beauty Organization Brand Simplifying Complex Routines

  30-09-2026 16:00 via fashionista.com
  HQ: New York, NY
  Founder: Steph Hon
  Social: Instagram
  Category: Beauty organization
  E-comm: keepyourcadence.comPrice Range: $6-$609
  Hero Products: Capsule System ($15-$38) and Parcel System ($110-$250)
  Stockists: Nordstrom, Anthropologie, Amazon, Goop
  How to get in touch: Contact form
  Origin Story
  Cadence is a category-defining company founded by Steph Hon, creating products that bring greater clarity, flexibility and ease to modern life. Woman-founded, AAPI-owned and guided by a
  
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• The 13 Best Beauty Products Fashionista Editors Tried in September

  30-09-2026 14:30 via fashionista.com
  Occasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making.Each month, Fashionista editors try a *lot* of beauty products. And while not every formula we test is a winner, we’re constantly unearthing new favorites. Here, we’ve rounded up our latest hair, skin, fragrance, wellness and makeup discoveries — whether fresh-to-market drops or merely recent additions to our personal routines.
  As fall’s crisp weather settles in and our
  
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• Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein Were New York Fashion Week's Most Talked-About Brands

  30-09-2026 14:00 via fashionista.com
  This season, the New York Fashion Week schedule boasted exciting debuts (Henry Zankov at Diane von Furstenberg), first-time runways (Conner Ives’ stateside homecoming) and plenty of drama (PETA v. Steven Kolb). But amid all the buzz, which brands ultimately came out on top?
  On Tuesday, Launchmetrics released its Spring 2027 NYFW report, which details the event’s impactful “voices” (celebrities, media and influencers) and the top 20 power players by media impact value (MIV
  
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• Fashion Publicist — Confidential Entertainment Agency (Remote w/ Travel)

  29-09-2026 19:21 via fashionista.com
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• Must Read: Scarlett Johansson's The Outset Is Closing, Fashion Designer Sues Lego Over 'Queer Eye' Figurine's Jacket

  29-09-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday.
  Scarlett Johansson’s Skin-Care Line The Outset Is Closing
  The Outset, the skin-care line Scarlett Johansson co-founded in 2022, is shutting down, according to a notice on its website Monday. “Online shopping at theoutset.com has now ended, but all existing orders will continue to be processed as usual,” the brand stated on its website. The skin-care brand, sold at Sephora, Goop and Nordstrom, is the latest celebrity-
  
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• Joseph Altuzarra Brings His Literary Influences and Balloon Pants to Old Navy

  29-09-2026 15:32 via fashionista.com
  Occasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making.When Gap Inc. Creative Director Zac Posen began building Old Navy’s designer collaboration program, one of his top priorities was highlighting American talent. “I thought the American industry needed it, and we have such incredible talent here,” he tells Fashionista.Anna Sui was the first label to participate in the program, followed by Christopher John Rogers. This fall, Old
  
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• 7 Spring 2027 Trends to Know From Milan Fashion Week

  29-09-2026 14:30 via fashionista.com
  Milan Fashion Week has a reputation for being one of the tamer fashion month events, with onlookers often expecting designers to present lineup after lineup of elevated workwear. (The street style crowd certainly got that memo.) For Spring 2027, while there were a few labels that lived up to that expectation (we’re looking at you, Giorgio Armani and Tod’s), others proved Italian fashion can also be bold, daring and unpredictable.
  That unexpectedness especially showed up in a handful
  
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• Fashionista's September Shopping List: 16 Items Our Editors Love

  29-09-2026 14:15 via fashionista.com
  Occasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making.We’re pleased to report that team Fashionista survived another New York Fashion Week filled with busy show days, breaking news and plenty of newfound styling inspiration. Though the Spring 2027 season is far from over (the Paris crowd is just getting started), we’re running back the fashion-forward pieces that carried us through our hectic September schedules.
  This month, we celebra
  
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• MP Connect Is Hiring A Public Relations Account Executive In New York, NY

  29-09-2026 00:59 via fashionista.com
  Sponsored StoryCompany Description: MP Connect (formerly MP-IMC) is a public relations agency founded in 2016 by veteran publicist Melissa Palmieri, who brings nearly two decades of industry experience. The firm specializes in the beauty, fashion and lifestyle sectors, partnering with brands and experts at every stage, from pre-launch to rebrand. MP Connect is committed to positioning clients as leaders in their categories through tailored, integrated communication strategies. The team focuses o
  
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• Fashionista's 9 Favorite Spring 2027 Collections From Milan Fashion Week

  28-09-2026 22:15 via fashionista.com
  To kick off Milan Fashion Week, Vogue World touched down in the Italian fashion capital with a star-studded runway and… robots. It was a slightly confusing spectacle to begin the Milanese Spring 2027 shows, but the head-turning moments only continued: Glenn Martens’ final Diesel runway featured performers sensually thrashing alongside audience members, while Kendall Jenner closed Bottega Veneta’s runway with her beau Jacob Elordi sitting front row. Just as the industry shifts
  
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• Milan Fashion Week Street Style Evoked a Sexy, Modern 'Mad Men'

  28-09-2026 20:48 via fashionista.com
  The crowd at Milan Fashion Week is always well-dressed, but for Spring 2027, the contrast with the casual clothing at New York Fashion Week was especially stark. While NYFW showgoers wore jorts, tanks, flat sandals and breezy silhouettes, MFW attendees dressed up in elevated workwear pieces accessorized with ties, socks, heels and structured bags.Of course, the weather played a part. In New York City, the 80-degree temperatures and high humidity caused a “fuck it, it’s hot” vib
  
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• Following Steven Kolb's Resignation, CFDA Names Hildy Kuryk as Interim CEO

  28-09-2026 18:08 via fashionista.com
  The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced on Monday that the search for its next CEO is officially underway. This move follows former CFDA President and CEO Steven Kolb’s resignation from the top post on Sept. 18 amid growing backlash surrounding his decision to physically restrain PETA protestors at COS’ Fall 2026 runway show. Kolb previously held the title for 20 years, meaning this leadership change will usher in a new era for the organization.
  The CFDA’s
  
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• Must Read: Derek Lam Returns to Derek Lam 10 Crosby as Creative Director, Chanel Reveals Its Cruise 2027 Show Location

  28-09-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday.
  Derek Lam Returns to Derek Lam 10 Crosby as Creative Director
  After exiting Derek Lam 10 Crosby three years ago, Founder Derek Lam is returning to the brand as its creative director. The move comes five months after NYC Alliance acquired the label. Lam will present the label’s first collection under NYC Alliance for Fall 2027. “I am looking forward to building on the design philosophy of Derek Lam 10 Crosby while bringing a
  
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• US retail sales climb modestly in August 2026, core sales up 3.47% YoY

  28-09-2026 11:58 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  US retail sales rose for an 11th straight month in August, but gains slowed to 0.22 per cent month on month and 3.87 per cent year on year.
  Core retail sales excluding restaurants, auto dealers and gasoline stations rose 0.17 per cent month on month.
  NRF cited steady wages, low unemployment and back-to-school promotions, while noting July comparisons are limited by a methodology change.
  
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• Germany’s BASF confirms talks over potential Evonik takeover

  28-09-2026 11:58 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  BASF has confirmed exploratory talks with RAG-Stiftung and Evonik Industries on a potential takeover of Evonik; the outcome remains open.
  BASF says any deal must strengthen core businesses, fit strategically, drive profitable growth and create value.
  Textile firms sourcing chemical inputs from either company have no confirmed deal to price in; BASF will inform the market if regulations require.
  
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• US’ Jacobs extends role on Germany’s hydrogen-ready steel project

  28-09-2026 11:58 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Jacobs has extended PMO, construction and assembly management work on thyssenkrupp Steel’s hydrogen-capable DRI plant in Duisburg.
  The plant is moving towards first iron output and is expected to make about 2.5 million metric tonnes of DRI a year.
  It will replace coal-fired blast furnaces with a hydrogen-based route, supporting climate-neutral steelmaking in Germany.
  
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