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INSTITUTION Wins the Zalando Visionary Award 2026
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INSTITUTION Wins the Zalando Visionary Award 2026

The Milan-based fashion label INSTITUTION has been announced as the winner of the Zalando Visionary Award2026, recognised for its deep commitment to craft, culture, and social responsibility. Founded by designer...

Craft And Slow Design Emerging Voices

INSTITUTION Wins the Zalando Visionary Award 2026

The Milan-based fashion label INSTITUTION has been announced as the winner of the Zalando Visionary Award2026, recognised for its deep commitment to craft, culture, and social responsibility. Founded by designer...

HAY-HAY Turns 9: From a Concept Store to a Storytelling Platform

Nine years ago, HAY-HAY started as a simple idea: to create space for designers who work with meaning, culture, and care. What began as a small concept rooted in slow...

Nine years ago, HAY-HAY started as a simple idea: to create space for designers who work with meaning, culture, and care. What began as a small concept rooted in slow...

Why We Don’t Do Black Friday at HAY-HAY

Every year around this time, the world gets ready for the same thing: endless discounts, pressure to buy quickly, and the feeling that more is always better. But at HAY-HAY,...

Every year around this time, the world gets ready for the same thing: endless discounts, pressure to buy quickly, and the feeling that more is always better. But at HAY-HAY,...

Maison Beast: “Mob Ties” - A Story of Loyalty, Loss, and Street Culture
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Maison Beast: “Mob Ties” - A Story of Loyalty, ...

Emerging from Estonia’s growing design scene, Maison Beast stands out as a label that speaks the language of raw authenticity and bold storytelling. Founded on a love for street culture,...

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Maison Beast: “Mob Ties” - A Story of Loyalty, ...

Emerging from Estonia’s growing design scene, Maison Beast stands out as a label that speaks the language of raw authenticity and bold storytelling. Founded on a love for street culture,...

JHANGIRIAN - Armenian Heritage & Modern Design
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JHANGIRIAN - Armenian Heritage & Modern Design

At Moda Sofia, one of the most memorable presentations came from JHANGIRIAN , the brand created by Armenian designer Narek Jhangiryan. His collection brought a strong and emotional voice from...

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JHANGIRIAN - Armenian Heritage & Modern Design

At Moda Sofia, one of the most memorable presentations came from JHANGIRIAN , the brand created by Armenian designer Narek Jhangiryan. His collection brought a strong and emotional voice from...

AI in Fashion: Risks and Rewards
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AI in Fashion: Caution & Creative Potential

Everyone’s talking about AI these days - and yes, even the fashion world is flirting with it. Whether it’s fast-fashion giants or indie creatives, AI is entering our visual realm...

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AI in Fashion: Caution & Creative Potential

Everyone’s talking about AI these days - and yes, even the fashion world is flirting with it. Whether it’s fast-fashion giants or indie creatives, AI is entering our visual realm...

The Future of Slow Design
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The Future of Slow Design

Fast fashion is everywhere - cheap, quick, disposable. But more and more people are realizing that this way of consuming is not sustainable for our planet, our cultures, or even...

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The Future of Slow Design

Fast fashion is everywhere - cheap, quick, disposable. But more and more people are realizing that this way of consuming is not sustainable for our planet, our cultures, or even...

Jewellery as Stories We Wear
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Jewellery as Stories We Wear

Jewellery and accessories may look like small details, but often they carry the biggest stories. Think of a ring passed down from a grandmother, a pendant made by hand in...

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Jewellery as Stories We Wear

Jewellery and accessories may look like small details, but often they carry the biggest stories. Think of a ring passed down from a grandmother, a pendant made by hand in...

Iamisigo at Copenhagen: Culture in Motion
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Iamisigo at Copenhagen: Culture in Motion

At Copenhagen Fashion Week this year, one show stood out not only for the clothes but for the story woven into every thread. Nigerian designer Bubu Ogisi’s label Iamisigo presented...

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Iamisigo at Copenhagen: Culture in Motion

At Copenhagen Fashion Week this year, one show stood out not only for the clothes but for the story woven into every thread. Nigerian designer Bubu Ogisi’s label Iamisigo presented...