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Waldorf Astoria unveils new uniforms designed by Nicholas Oakwell

Hotel Waldorf Astoria New York has unveiled new uniforms designed by NO Uniform, the specialist design studio led by British couture designer Nicholas Oakwell. The partnership marks NO Uniforms' first venture with a New York City hotel, following uniforms designed for the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, Rosewood London, Jumeirah Carlton Tower in...

7 hours ago

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China and US lower mutual tariffs

China and the US have trade dispute, agreed to reduce their mutual tariffs. How from a joint declaration, the regulation applies temporarily for 90 days. On the international stock markets The news caused strong price gains, the euro came under pressure against the US dollar. Accordingly, US tariffs on Chinese imports will fall to 30 percent....

12 hours ago

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Background: The Gore-Tex brand and the tricky business of PFAS functionality

The crackdown on PFAS in functional clothing has been widespread in recent years, particularly as their harm to both the environment and humans becomes more broadly researched. It has forced leaders in the outerwear and sportswear industry to rethink their approach to implementing practical features into their designs, and has seen many facing...

9 May 2025

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Resale platform Luxe Collective to shutter

British resale platform Luxe Collective has announced plans to close down its business just seven years into its lifespan. The news comes almost one year after the company faced a break-in at its warehouse, where it was reported that over 500,000 pounds in stock was stolen. Luxe Collective revealed it was closing down on its official Instagram...

9 May 2025

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