German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann highlights the potential of the India-European Union free trade pact to deepen economic ties, promote investment, and facilitate borderless business growth amid ongoing negotiations.
South Korea and Brazil are expanding their economic ties into emerging sectors such as AI, biotech, aerospace, and critical minerals, while seeking to streamline cooperation and boost regional presence amid new agreements and high-level visits.
Importers navigate EU tariff quotas and new flat-rate duties as the European Commission updates rules to manage trade and e-commerce growth, emphasizing the importance of real-time quota checks and compliance with evolving customs policies.
The European Commission is implementing a centralized digital passport system for products like electronics and batteries, aiming to improve transparency, repairability, and resource efficiency across multiple sectors.
Get an insight into the seasonal must-haves for fall and winter 2015-16 in the following slideshow. This trends forecast is a collaboration between Global Sources and Fashion Snoops, a global trends forecasting service and consulting company based in New York. Its services are used by hundreds of leading fashion, interiors and consumer products brands, including Hugo Boss, Guess, Triumph, Sephora, Nordstorm, Wal-Mart, Target, P&G, Disney and Warner Brothers.
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Oversized clutch
Oversized clutch silhouettes span multiple trends, including Haven, Northern Narrative and City Slicker. The classic envelope is scaled up in size and given new details like the door-latch closure of the beads and tassel. The portfolio allows for more creative freedom and self-expression with billboard logos, cowhide and fur. The duffel clutch brings a new silhouette to the oversized clutch family with its unique shape.
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Model: 0084
Model: S11233A
Model: EB1311006
Model: CB-002
Backpack
The backpack is another strong silhouette with the introduction of the sling alongside the rucksack and the classic backpack. The slingâs slick, sporty feel makes it perfect for City Slicker while a Sherpa with fur-trimmed straps work well for Haven and Northern Narrative. The classic backpack styles are updated with chunky zipper hardware for City Slicker. Rucksacks with marbled prints and fur bodies work well in City Slicker and Haven.
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Model: CF0504
Model: YK-J660031
Model: UG037211219
Model: BP131031
Crossbody
The crossbody remains one of the must-have bags for fall and winter 2015-16 with several variations, ranging from the soft styles to the circular and square. Circular styles are all for bold accents with graphics or details like utility pockets. The fold-over flap crossbody includes beaded trim or embroidery. The soft crossbody provides the most relaxed style, with all-over knit version or soft suede interpretation.
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Model: BB-136
Model: ZW11014
Model: KYUK00003
Model: CBG21505
Evening bag
The evening bag takes three key silhouettes: soft clutch, small evening bag or coin purse. Soft clutch provides a slightly less formal style with fur-covered body and utility buckle closure. Small evening bags feature details like delicate beading and textured fur. Coin purse wraps up with floral embellishments, brightly colored quilting, fur body and embroidery and encrusted jewels.
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Model: 20-LC-1098
Model: ZW09087
Model: UG037311102
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Bandana
The bandana is a breakout neckwear style for the season. Seen in every trend for the season in both a classic variation and an oversized silhouette. Metallic fabrics and jewelled embellishments add an extra touch. Graphics also play an important role in the update of the bandana.
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Model: 10374
Model: X003
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Model: SC-0072
Blanket scarf
The blanket scarf is by far one of the most popular statement styles for fall and winter 2015-16. Variations include sherpa-lined patchwork, graphic printed or the lined styles.
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Model: TB13-14 Shawl
Model: TKC13
Model: CHSS604
Model: 1307-304
Tall boot
The tall boot is a key footwear style for fall and winter 2015-16, featuring unique distinctions to fit each trend. Examples include tall sneaker boot, tall wedge boot and the oversized shaft boot.
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Model: CY-6605
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Model: BBW-004
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Oversized gem
This season, bold color statements are expressed through beautiful clusters of large, candy-colored crystals. Expect to see large, colored gemstones mixing to make some unforgettable pieces.
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