Fashion
Arab World Fashion Prize: Winners of the inaugural edition revealed
Published
October 16, 2025
On October 8, the Arab World Institute announced the laureates of the inaugural Arab World Fashion Prize at a ceremony in Paris, attended by leading figures from the worlds of fashion, culture and the media.
Created to celebrate the creativity, expertise and diversity of talent from the Arab world, this year’s prize recognised four laureates across three categories: Emerging Talent, Innovative Talent and Accessories Talent. In light of the richness and quality of the works presented, two additional distinctions were also awarded: the Special Jury Prize and the Creative Entrepreneurship Prize.
Saudi designer Ahmed Hassan received the Emerging Talent Prize for his work at the helm of the KML fashion house, where he blends an architectural approach with a keen sense of proportion to create conceptual fashion rooted in tradition yet looking to the future.
Algerian designer Abdel Djalel Chib was awarded the Innovative Talent Prize for his limited-edition, handcrafted accessories at the intersection of architecture, design and craft, underpinned by a committed, sustainable ethos.
The Accessories Talent category this year recognised Lina Kouhaili for her “objets-à-porter”, hybrid creations that straddle accessories and sculpture and celebrate her Franco-Moroccan heritage, and Oubadah Nouktah for his conceptual and functional leather goods under the Nouktah label.
The Special Jury Prize was awarded to Mouthana Alhaj Ali for a creation that places memory and the act of transmission at the heart of a body of work paying tribute to women who have lived through war, transforming pain into a narrative of resilience. The Creative Entrepreneurship Prize recognised Sophia Kacimi and her Zoubida project, which showcases the work of Moroccan artisans between Fez and Rabat through unisex, timeless pieces and participatory textile installations.
The jury for this inaugural edition brought together well-known figures from the worlds of fashion and culture, who praised the quality of the submissions received. The first edition attracted over 125 entries from around 15 countries, and around 30 finalists were selected, illustrating the diversity, excellence and modernity of contemporary Arab creativity. For Jack Lang, President of the Arab World Institute, fashion is a universal language, and this Prize pays tribute to a generation of designers who proudly fly the colours of the Arab world and boldly reinvent its codes.
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Published
December 2, 2025
Khaite is expanding into Japan through a newly formed joint venture with Yagi Tsusho Ltd., establishing Khaite Japan Corp. and marking the start of a long-term strategic partnership for the New York label.
Under the agreement, Yagi Tsusho will introduce Khaite to the Japanese market beginning with the fall 2025 season, according to WWD.
The Osaka- and Tokyo-born company has grown into a global operation with offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, and holds a joint venture with Moncler, while also owning British outerwear brand Mackintosh. Leveraging its local expertise and retail relationships, Yagi Tsusho will oversee Khaite’s expansion across key brick-and-mortar and digital channels in Japan.
Founded in 2016 by creative director Catherine Holstein, Khaite has emerged as a favourite among luxury consumers and industry insiders, earning Holstein back-to-back CFDA American Womenswear Designer of the Year awards in 2022 and 2023.
The brand also received an investment in 2023 from New York–based private equity firm Stripes. Earlier this year, Khaite opened its fifth boutique in Los Angeles, in Melrose Place.
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US Republican senator calls for DOJ and Homeland Security to investigate Shein, Temu for counterfeiting
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Reuters
Published
December 1, 2025
U.S. Republican Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday calling for the U.S. departments of Justice and Homeland Security to investigate online retailers Shein and Temu, which ship most of their merchandise from China, for wide-scale intellectual property theft and counterfeiting.
The letter, which was seen by Reuters, adds to the increased scrutiny of Shein and Temu, which both sell $20 shirts and $10 accessories, following the end of a U.S. trade exemption that helped both companies gain popularity in the region. Shein is privately held and Temu is owned by PDD Holdings.
Shein and Temu did not immediately comment on Cotton’s letter.
The European Commission said in July that Temu was breaking EU rules by not doing enough to prevent the sale of counterfeit goods on its platform. The company said at the time that it would fully cooperate with the Commission.
Shein has previously said that it requires its suppliers to certify that their products do not infringe on a brand’s intellectual property and that they are not counterfeit. The company has a team that ensures its sellers comply with the policy and takes swift action if they are not in compliance, a spokesperson previously said.
The ending of the, which allowed packages shipped directly to shoppers valued at under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free, has “forced Shein and Temu to change their business model,” Cotton said in the letter.
“These companies now stock massive inventories in U.S. warehouses and distribution centers. Their goods are no longer slipping through ports,” Cotton said. “They are sitting on American soil under U.S. jurisdiction.”
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Monday he is investigating whether Shein violated state law related to unethical labor practices and the sale of unsafe consumer products. France last week asked a Paris judge to suspend Shein in the country for three months over sales of childlike sex dolls and banned weapons.
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Published
December 1, 2025
Modella Capital is fast becoming one of the most acquisitive businesses on the UK high street and the latest retailer to join its portfolio is footwear chain Wynsors World of Shoes.
The company hadn’t made a formal announcement as we published but a spate of Companies House announcements came through about individuals ceasing to be “a person with significant control” of Wynsors’ parent company or becoming newly appointed directors. Yet the biggest clue that came early evening on Monday was the one that said “Appointment of Modella Capital Directors Limited as a director on 29 November 2025”.
There’s no hint of how much it might have paid for the business.
The story had originally been broken by Sky News on Monday morning, which had said the investment firm was targeting a takeover of the privately owned footwear retailer and was in “advanced talks”.
Wynsors trades from around 50 standalone shops across the north of England and Sky had said Modella was “the likeliest buyer” of the business, with expectations of a deal before the end of the year. Monday’s later developments tore that timeline up completely.
Modella was recently in the news as the buyer of Claire’s UK business. It also recently bought the non-travel locations of WH Smith (now renamed TG Jones) and owns Hobbycraft and The Original Factory Shop too. It had earlier hoped to add Poundland to its portfolio but missed out on that one.
Wynsors had been looking to sell for around two months and accountancy firm RSM had been hired explore interest from prospective bidders, Sky News said.
The chain trades from around 50 standalone stores and 40 concessions. It sells brands including Adidas, Skechers, Hush Puppies, Clarks, Nike, Kickers and more. And although its sells footwear for women, men and children, it focuses particularly on school shoes.
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