Fashion

Ghana says reports of a "tsunami of textile waste" is inaccurate

Reports of a textile waste crisis in Ghana have been debunked by the country’s Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association, who challenge beliefs of uncontrolled pollution and waste. Ghana is the world’s largest importer of used clothing, with most clothing ending up in Kantamanto in Accra, the world's largest second-hand clothes market. The...

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Fashion |In Pictures

Cannes 2024 Festival: An opportunity for fashion brands to stand out from the crowd

On Tuesday 14 May 2024, the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival opened. For brands, the event provides an opportunity to shine on the red carpet, while also getting exposure through positioning. Dior, Saint Laurent and Saiid Kobeisy are just some of the names gracing the occasion this year. For the opening ceremony, Dior made its mark by...

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Fashion

Milan Fashion Week Men’s SS25: British designers swap out London, Moschino returns

It feels like just yesterday that we said farewell to the autumn/winter 2024 fashion season, yet the spring/summer 2025 period is almost already upon us, kicking off next month with the start of Milan Fashion Week Men’s. The event will span June 14 to 18, over which time there will be 20 physical and four digital fashion shows, 44 presentations,...

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Business

Watches of Switzerland Q4 sales rise, "cautiously optimistic" about FY25

In the fourth quarter, revenue of 380 million pounds at Watches of Switzerland increased 4 percent at constant currency and 3 percent at reported rates, while luxury watches revenue rose 5 percent at constant currency and 3 percent at reported rates, with particularly strong performance in the US. Full year group revenue of 1,538 million pounds,...

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