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Shoe Zone Slashes Profit Forecast Amid Weak Consumer Confidence

Value-focused footwear and accessories retailer Shoe Zone has issued a profit warning, revealing that challenging trading conditions in June and July have significantly dented its earnings outlook. The company cited a further weakening in consumer confidence following the Government’s October 2024 Budget announcement, with inflation, high interest rates, and elevated Continue Reading
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PETA Urges UK Government to Reclassify Wool in Footwear Labelling

Animal rights group PETA is calling on the UK’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds, to revise current footwear labelling regulations and reclassify wool outside the generic ‘textile’ category. The organisation argues that, unlike plant-based or synthetic materials typically associated with the textile symbol, wool is an animal-derived product and Continue Reading
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Derek Lam 10 Crosby and Frēda Salvador Debut First-Ever Footwear Collaboration

New York-based contemporary womenswear label Derek Lam 10 Crosby has unveiled its first footwear partnership, teaming up with luxury footwear and accessories brand Frēda Salvador for a limited-edition capsule collection. The range reflects both brands’ shared affinity for denim and timeless wardrobe staples, featuring three standout styles — including a denim reimagining Continue Reading
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Prada’s ‘Antiqued Leather Pumps’ Spark Fresh Cultural Appropriation Debate Over Punjabi Juttis

Weeks after facing backlash over its Kolhapuri sandal-inspired designs, luxury fashion house Prada is once again under scrutiny — this time for a $1,450 pair of shoes resembling the traditional Punjabi jutti. Marketed as part of the brand’s fall collection, the pointed, slip-on pumps have caught the attention of Indian fashion observers who quickly noted […]Continue Reading
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Adidas and Tom Daley Unveil Knitting-Inspired Swimwear Collection

German sportswear giant Adidas has launched a new swimwear collection in collaboration with British Olympic diving champion and long-time brand partner Tom Daley. The four-piece Adidas x Tom Daley collection draws inspiration from Daley’s well-known passion for knitting, fusing his bold personal style with Adidas’ cutting-edge performance technology. The vibrant collection Continue Reading
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Manappuram Unique Times Business Summit 2025 Charts the Future of Travel with AI & VR

The Manappuram Unique Times Business Summit 2025, organized by Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd under the leadership of Dr Ajit Ravi, was held on 17th July at the Gokulam Park Convention Centre, Kochi. With the theme “Revolutionizing Travel Through Technology: The Role of AI and Virtual Reality”, the summit brought together leaders from across India’s transport […]Continue Reading
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Alina Farkhutdinova from Russia Wins the Crown at SAJ DQUE Miss Glam World 2025

Kochi lit up with global glamour as Alina Farkhutdinova from Russia was crowned SAJ DQUE Miss Glam World 2025 at the grand finale held on July 17th at the Gokulam Park Convention Centre. Organized by Pegasus Global Pvt Ltd., the event showcased an extraordinary celebration of beauty, intellect, and cross-cultural harmony. The 2025 winner was […]Continue Reading
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Bellefontaine Marie from France Takes the Crown at SAJ DQUE Teen Glam World 2025

Bellefontaine Marie from France has been crowned SAJ DQUE Teen Glam World 2025, with Kao Peichieh from Taiwan as the first runner-up and Prinsu Gurung from Nepal as the second runner-up. The glamorous finale took place on July 17th at the Gokulam Park Convention Centre, Kochi, gathering contestants aged 13 to 18 from across continents. […]Continue Reading
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Karnataka’s Pride: Dr. Vijay Sankeshwar Honoured with the 19th Manappuram MBA Award

The 19th edition of the Manappuram Unique Times Multibillionaire Business Achiever (MBA) Award was proudly presented to Dr. Vijay Sankeshwar, Chairman and Managing Director of VRL Group, on July 17 at the Gokulam Park Convention Centre, Kochi. The award was handed over by Shri Gokulam Gopalan, Chairman & MD of Sree Gokulam Group, in the […]Continue Reading