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Indian delegation visits UK to deepen textile trade

Led by Neelam Shami Rao, secretary, Ministry of Textiles, the delegation includes representatives of all major export promotion councils (EPCs) and leading exporters, the statement said.
An Indian delegation is in London to showcase the country’s strength across the textile value chain and to deepen India-UK trade engagement.
The delegation includes representatives of all major export promotion councils and leading exporters.
Programmes on the first day of the visit included a textile roadshow and meetings with buyers and sourcing houses in the handicraft, handloom and carpet sectors.
The fourth-largest textile exporter to the United Kingdom, India is targeting markets of 40 countries for pushing its textile exports following the imposition of 50-per cent tariffs by the United States.
India inked a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the United Kingdom on July 24 this year.
Several programmes were organised on the first day of the visit. Those included a textile roadshow and sectoral meetings with buyers and sourcing houses in the handicraft, handloom and carpet sectors.
The roadshow was jointly organised by the high commission of India in London and the ministry with EPCs, and highlighted the vast opportunities under CETA, the ministry said.
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Jean-Pierre Blanc steps down from Villa Noailles and the Hyères Festival

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September 26, 2025
Jean-Pierre Blanc will not attend the Hyères Festival, set to take place from October 16 to 18, which he founded 40 years ago. In a press release, Villa Noailles, a contemporary art centre of national interest, announced his departure.
Since his management was criticised by the Ministry of Culture in April, the emblematic founder of the renowned fashion competition for young designers had stepped back from his role as general manager, retaining only the post of artistic director for the event. He is now turning the page and leaving the institution.
“For nearly four decades, Jean-Pierre Blanc has shaped Villa Noailles into a unique place where contemporary creativity, architectural heritage and artistic audacity are in constant dialogue. Under his impetus, the Villa has established itself as a major landmark on the French cultural scene, energising the Var region and radiating well beyond our borders,” recalled the Villa Noailles board of directors, in a final tribute.
Last summer, Hugo Lucchino was appointed general manager, succeeding Blanc at the head of the Villa Noailles art centre, which oversees other events throughout the year in addition to the Hyères Festival.
The Hyères Festival, which was due to celebrate its 40th anniversary this year, is preparing for a subdued, transitional edition. Although all the event’s sponsors, including Chanel, have confirmed their support, the mood will not be festive, with the competition set to run in a scaled-back format over three days rather than four.
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COS returns to New York Fashion Week with elegant AW25 collection

The runway unfolded inside the Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse along Brooklyn’s waterfront, where a raw, industrial setting was transformed into a spectacle of modernist elegance. Reimagined in pristine white, the cavernous space became an architectural stage for the collection to come to life. As models entered with poise, suspended light boxes shifted from a soft, warm glow to a crisp, illuminating white, amplifying the quiet confidence and effortless ease of 47 distinctive looks – each one refined, yet powerful.
COS returned to New York Fashion Week with its AW25 collection, showcasing 47 refined looks in a strikingly reimagined Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse.
The palette of inky darks with neutral accents highlighted contrasts of matte and sheen, structured tailoring and fluid draping.
Heritage checks, sheer layers, and versatile pieces reflected the brand’s timeless, elegant yet modern ethos.
In striking juxtaposition to the set, the collection anchors itself in a sophisticated palette of rich, inky darks – black, steel grey and deep navy – complemented by neutral accents. Creative expressions emerge as iconic house codes are retold through fine materials, texture and finish: pony-effect surfaces, supple leather and shearling are offset by a balance of matte versus sheen, adding visual depth. On the runway, sheer injections introduced moments of delicate transparency, revealing the body in motion, while dynamic, heritage-inspired checks were spotlighted on ready-to-wear pieces, accessories and footwear, forming statement head-to-toe looks.
Embodying the brand’s core principles of timelessness, craftsmanship and uncompromising quality, the collection seamlessly blends structure with fluidity. Womenswear explores cocooning volumes through enveloping scarves, high-neck shapes and sculptural draping. Cinched waists, feminine cuts and open necklines draw references from the 1950s New Look silhouette, while day-to-night versatility is reimagined through signature pieces – notably a softly sculpted silk dress that redefines modern elegance through multiple styling opportunities. Bags and accessories echoed the garments in fabrication and finish, with sleek leather loafers and sock boots completing seamless, contemporary silhouettes.
In menswear, functional yet inventive tailoring balances utility with innovation. Oversized proportions and sharp shoulders refresh classic cuts, while tonal layering in complementing fabrications modernise the concept of set dressing. Sartorial-inspired details – buttoned epaulette shoulders, functional pocket details and coordinating trousers – infuse looks with contemporary ease. Textural richness, presented through basketweave knits and chenille surfaces, introduce further warmth and tactility. Footwear grounded the looks with timeless leather boots and trainers in tonal colourways – classic designs with a modern twist.
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