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The stories dominated the fashion world’s headlines on Monday.
How awards and incubator programs can really benefit designers
While awards and incubator programs provide opportunities for independent designers, they produce many more finalists and winners than established businesses. Often the short-lived benefits are well-intentioned and provide networking opportunities, financial support, etc., but designers are often not taught how to continue after support is dropped. Bella Webb and Maliha Shoaib analyze the true benefits of such programs and explore ways to improve them Fashion Business column “Exposing Dreams: Part 2”. {Fashion Commercial/paid}
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Zara collaborates with Samuel Ross
Zara’s latest designer collaboration is with Samuel Ross’s SR_A (which stands for Samuel Ross_Access and Studio Research_Attire). The collection will be designed by Ross, founder of A-Cold-Wall and long-time collaborator of Virgil Abloh, and styled by Zara. “I’m proud to announce a visionary apparel joint venture with Zara,” Ross said in a press release. “We have created a synergy focused on expressing strength, utility and freedom through leisure.” Here The collaboration will span multiple seasons, with the first collection launching early next year. {Fashionista Inbox}
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End of Gran Canaria Swimwear Week Spring 2025
Gran Canaria Swim Week concluded the 2025 spring season on October 5th. {Fashionista Inbox}
Department stores struggle, discount retail thrives
Full-line department stores have struggled since the pandemic began, but demand for discount retailers like Nordstrom Rack, Burlington, Ross and TJX continues to grow. While the holiday season could still turn things around for the likes of Macy’s, JC Penney and Nordstrom’s mainline stores, analysts believe they will always be at a disadvantage compared to lower-priced peers that plan to open hundreds of stores in the coming years. {Retail Dive}
Teenage boys’ skin care habits also affected
Thanks to social media and the “get ready with me” phenomenon, young men are influencing each other online by revealing their daily routines and erasing the stigma that once surrounded men’s skin care. According to Mintel, nearly 70% of Gen Z men aged 18-27 use skin care products, and this trend is unlikely to slow down. Brennan Kilbane discusses The Cut’s transformation. {clip}
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