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Smart Textiles & Wearable Technology this week: The smart clothing market in 2026 is not a unified field but a collection of five distinct competitive arenas; and A conference hosted by NC State’s Fashion and Textile Business Excellence…

Celebrity Style, Red Carpet & Fashion Moments this week: The Princess of Wales attended the Anzac Day commemorations in a solo capacity, wearing a custom Givenchy coat and a; and Victoria Beckham attended the Time100 Summit wearing her…

Sustainability, Circularity & Supply Chain Innovation this week: Traceability and circularity efforts are converging on garment trims—the zippers, labels, and elastics that; and Fashion for Good and The Fashion Pact have launched the…

Fashion Industry Business Moves & Leadership this week: Lululemon has appointed Heidi O’Neill, a 27-year Nike veteran, as its next CEO, effective September 8; and Associated British Foods will demerge Primark into a standalone listed…