The business of second-hand clothing is booming

Second-hand fashion, once relegated to charity shops, is now in style. Vestiaire Collective, a luxury resale site, featured in an episode of the latest season of “Emily in Paris”, a Netflix drama known for its designer costumes. eBay, an online marketplace, has partnered with “Love Island”, a cult British reality show, to kit contestants out…

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Improve military homes by creating new body, say Tories

Military homes should be run by a housing association to tackle the “poor” state of accommodation and stem an exodus of troops, the Conservatives have said. Two-thirds of homes for military families need extensive refurbishment, with much service accommodation suffering damp, mould and rat infestations, a report found last year. The government is consulting on…

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Interview with Maria Giulia Prezioso Maramotti

On Tuesday, Max Mara completed the most rarefied of all fashion seasons—cruise collections—with a grand gala show in Naples. This series lasts barely a month and features only the highest-tier fashion labels. Maria Giulia Prezioso Maramotti – Photo : Max Mara This year, the shows were largely centered in Italy, while mega French labels like…

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