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Soon after the face mask became an essential accessory, designers swept in with their own versions: masks made of silk, tweed and satin; decorated with fringe, bows and sequins; for daytime and night-time; for weddings and political rallies. When it became clear that we’d be wearing masks for a while, some added another element: a chain or lanyard for safekeeping (and extra flair... Read more...

While mindful of trivialising the pandemic, big names from Tilda Swinton to Lady Gaga have been rocking facial coverings. At the Venice Film Festival the actor Tilda Swinton pulled out an ornate gold design face mask and wore it on the red carpet, just like she would have with a statement clutch bag or a must-have piece of jewellery. The mask was not entirely pandemic-approved – on Instagram the designer James Merry said the custom-made piece was inspired by “stingray skeletons, seaweed and orchids” – but it was symbolic of a bigger shift: the world of high fashion is finally allowing itself to embrace the coronavirus face... Read more...

As January comes to an end, it’s only been little over half a month since the Chinese government warned its citizens — and the world — about the coronavirus. On January 31st, as the outbreak continues to spread, with more than 8,000 reported infections worldwide, citizens up to the news that WHO officially listed the coronavirus as a global emergency, elevating the situation from a China-only crisis to a global one... Read more...

The German sports apparel giant is accelerating the time it takes to bring a new shoe to the market from as long as 15 months to six months or less... Read more...

The British Fashion Council has supported the call for a People’s Vote after MPs rejected Theresa May’s latest Brexit deal – voting against it by 432 to 202 – in a historic parliamentary defeat. “As the British Fashion Council, we cannot emphasise strongly enough that a no-deal Brexit is a scenario that should be avoided at all costs,” the BFC said in an official statement on January 16. “The ongoing uncertainty and confusion that a no deal creates will have a negative impact on our industry, where investment is already impacted from the uncertainty being faced. A no-deal situation will result in no transition period, and ... Read more...

A growing list of UK companies are minimising disruption to operations by prepping for a no-deal situation. MARKET HARBOROUGH, United Kingdom — Fashion retailer Joules Group is establishing a European union-based distribution facility and bringing the inventory of its 2019 spring-summer collection into the UK earlier than usual as it prepares for a no-deal Brexit. Joules Group, which designs and sells colourful clothes, accessories and furnishings, also said on Wednesday it was preparing for an expected increase in administrative activities and hedging currency more than 12 months forward ahead of the UK's planned departure from the ... Read more...