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Swiss Retail

Swiss Clothing Prices Fall as Retail Sales Rebound

Swiss clothing and footwear prices fell 2.3% year on year in August 2026, well below headline inflation, while real retail turnover rebounded and consumer sentiment improved.

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Fashion Education

New York and Paris: A Dual-City Fashion Degree

LIM College and ESMOD Paris launch a four-year dual-city fashion degree, alternating business study in Manhattan with design training in the French capital.

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