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Is your favourite clothing brand selling ‘tainted’ cotton from Brazil?
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The Comédie-Française puts its costumes on sale
Calling all aficionados of theatre, fashion history, and unique pieces, as every Thursday, until the end of April, Comédie-Française unveils a rare opportunity for enthusiasts to purchase costumes from its reserves of exceptional and historic outfits.
Shein ads could soon be banned in France under new fast fashion bill
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Zara owner under pressure to give supply chain details
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