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Only 7 per cent of clothing waste in Australia is recycled, study finds

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Each year, more than 200,000 tonnes of clothing are discarded into Australian landfills , primarily influenced by the fast fashion model, according to a recent study by Professor Alice Payne from RMIT’s School of Fashion & Textiles. They’re more likely to donate the clothing they’re no longer wearing.

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Natural materials create "a sense of refuge" in Kyiv boutique Friends of Fashion

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A curved bench and sinuous display rails meander through the interconnected spaces of this fashion store in Kyiv , Ukraine, which interior designer Katerina Kovalenko has conceived as a calming sanctuary for shoppers.

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How Nookie designer Nikita Sernack got her start in fashion

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Nikita Sernack, the Australian designer behind cult evening brand Nookie, recently debuted her new fashion brand, Rumer, at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week earlier this month to a full house of industry professionals. Inside Retail: How did your career in fashion start out?

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Cult fashion brand Dissh opens first NSW store with pre-loved furniture

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A family affair Founded on the Gold Coast in 2001, Dissh is an Australian fashion brand that is owned, run, and led by women. Raised in a family of fashion retailers, who co-own the retail empire City Beach, Henry-Hicks has always been keen to work in the family business from the age of 10.

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Gucci Garden: The rise of gaming in fashion storytelling

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Now, the gaming world is muscling in on fashion marketing and social media, and for good reason. It’s no wonder then that some of the biggest names in fashion are switching gears to include branded games in their marketing mix. The post Gucci Garden: The rise of gaming in fashion storytelling appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Melbourne Fashion Festival recap: High-low looks and next-gen talent

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From romantic and intricate handmade gowns from South Australian label Paolo Sebastian, to ’70s-inspired silk and velvet suits from emerging designer and former musician Anna Cordell, to fun and affordable styles from family-favourite retailer Kmart, this year’s PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival had it all. Paolo Sebastian. Nungala Creative.

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Why Indian tourists are set to transform global travel retail

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Indian travellers are showing a trend toward higher spending, particularly in sectors like luxury goods, fashion, cosmetics and electronics, which are all strong categories in travel retail,” Westphal said. India, in contrast, spends moderately. It has the potential to increase from 13 million trips in 2022 to over 80 million by 2040.

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