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Switzerland based polymer-processing company Oerlikon Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Riri Group, a leading coated metal accessories provider for the luxury fashion industry. Both companies are expected to complete this transaction in the first quarter of 2023, subject to regulatory approvals and standard closing conditions.

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Made Smarter, a collaboration between the UK government and industry supporting the adoption of digital technologies, is calling on textile and fashion manufacturers to turn pain into empowerment with digitalisation plan. SME manufacturers are being urged to start planning for next Christmas by exploring how technology can help with the seasonal surge.

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Online visitor registration for trade fair ITMA 2023 has been opened, so that visitors can enjoy early bird rates until May 7, 2023 when they buy badges online. The event’s supporting organisation members may take advantage of a special group rate. ITMA 2023 is set to make a strong presentation in Milan, Italy with over 1,570 exhibitors from 42 countries.

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After a successful summer debut, Global Footwear Sourcing, a partnership show between Texworld NYC, Material Exchange, and the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), is set to return to the Javits Center in New York City from January 31 - February 2, 2023, co-located with Texworld NYC, Apparel Sourcing NYC, and Printsource.

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Starting from November 2022, the OEKO-TEX Responsible Business tool and certification will support brands, retailers and traders in the textile and leather industry with due diligence compliance. Due diligence will require companies to take legal responsibility for all human rights and environmental violations in their global supply chains.

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The LYCRA Company, which develops innovative and sustainable fibre and technology solutions for the apparel industry, will present its Thermolite EcoMade fibres for batting and blown insulations at functional fabric fair Performance Days in Munich, Germany. The recycled Thermolite EcoMade fibres are made from 100 per cent textile waste, are GRS-certified, and offer the same quality and durable lightweight warmth as their polymer virgin counterparts but with a lower carbon footprint.

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British luxury brand Burberry has collaborated with video game Minecraft to launch a capsule collection along with an in-game adventure called ‘Burberry: Freedom to Go Beyond’ and a range of extensions and experiences. The project marks the first time that Burberry has partnered with a video game series for a capsule collection.

The limited-edition capsule collection offers items for both men and women – including unmistakable Burberry icons, from the Waterloo Trench Coat and Car Coats to logo-print sweatshirts, hoodies, hats, and scarves.

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The Sustainability Talks Istanbul will take place as a hybrid conference on November 2, 2022 in Istanbul, Turkiye. The conference, which will comprehensively discuss the sustainability topics for the fashion and textile industry, will host the world's leading speakers in the field and can be followed both physically and virtually via free registration.

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Trade fair Texworld Evolution Paris will open its doors from February 6-8, 2023, at the Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Centre in France. For three days, Apparel Sourcing Paris and Texworld Paris will highlight global offerings for fashion brands, from ready-to-wear to luxury. For this edition, accompanying the recovery of international business, event organiser Messe Frankfurt France anticipates a participation close to pre-crisis levels for most of the major sourcing countries.

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Disguise, subsidiary of JAKKS Pacific, and US’ leaders in costume design and manufacturing, with Snap, have announced the launch of an AR shopping experience for Halloween costumes on Snapchat featuring Disguise’s 2022 line. Halloween try-on Lenses can be found in Disguise's public profile on Snapchat by searching 'Disguise Costumes’ in the search bar.