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Italian footwear brand Casadei is making a push eastward. On Monday, the label launched on Alibaba’s Tmall Luxury Pavilion in an aim to connect with the digital-savvy Chinese market and further strengthen…

Japanese eco materials startup Spiber has secured ¥10B ($65M) in funding to accelerate mass production of its fermentation-derived Brewed Protein for use in the fashion, automotive and personal care industries.…

There are pretty, flouncy princess dresses, and then there’s the sculptural princess dress Rosé just slipped into on Monday. During a Rimowa event in Seoul, South Korea, the Blackpink star proved the…

Shein, the Chinese fast-fashion group, has filed confidential paperwork for an initial public offering with the US securities regulator, according to two people briefed about the matter, in what is…

Looking for “elevated athleisure” and “quiet luxury”? The cost of designer goods has shot beyond what the brands’ chatter about look and quality can justify, says Robert Armstrong for the…

In the second instalment of CNA Lifestyle’s Collectors Club series, accessories enthusiast Angie Chen shares the stories behind her jewellery collection, and offer tips on how to start yours. Angie…

PARIS: The fashion industry’s enormous waste problem is pushing governments, particularly in Europe, towards ambitious recycling targets. The problem is that recycling textiles is a highly complex task and technical…

In the ever-bizarre world of high fashion, Balenciaga has once again captured the spotlight with its (not-so) avant-garde creation. The latest head-turner? The towel skirt from the Spring 24 Collection. Upon…

Late last month French fashion house Balenciaga found itself in an online controversy again. A new product, Utility 2.0 Hair Tie, was ridiculed by netizens for looking like a keyring from lockers in…

The Chinese budget shopping site Temu is taking legal action against fraudsters operating fake Temu apps in the US. This is the latest in a spate of high-profile lawsuits that have beset…