Culture |BACKGROUND

Cultural appropriation in fashion: what is it and can it be prevented?

Cultural appropriation: The term has been used more and more in recent years, but the practice of cultural appropriation has been around for much longer. Kunstmuseum Den Haag zooms in on the phenomenon in the new exhibition 'Global Wardrobe - the worldwide fashion connection', but the subject is also often discussed during talks about diversity...

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Business

The aestheticisation of online consumer identity

“Digital dimensions ask us to continuously deconstruct and reinterpret our digital environment,” said Chinouk Filique de Miranda, in a presentation at the Responsible Fashion Series conference, attended by FashionUnited. As an independent researcher, Filique de Miranda has dedicated her time to analysing the digitisation of fashion and how...

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Fashion

Rising sea levels a threat to Asia’s apparel sector, report says

Asia’s apparel sector is under threat from rising sea levels, according to a new report. An analysis by Cornell University claims that large apparel producing areas in Asia will be underwater by 2030. Thousands of garment factories must relocate to higher ground or be submerged in places such as Jakarta and Phnom Penh. It also warns the issue is...

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Management

Gymshark director buys majority stake in streetwear brand Hera

Gymshark director and former chair Paul Richardson has snapped up a majority stake in streetwear brand Hera London. Richardson, who has also been appointed as executive chair of Hera, will oversee the company’s strategy as it sets its sight on becoming a 100 million pound label over the next three to five years. Hera said it is also working with...

6 hours ago

Fashion |In Pictures

Halle Berry unveils second collection with Sweaty Betty

Hollywood actress Halle Berry has unveiled a second Re-Spin collection with activewear brand Sweaty Betty, after pieces from thefirst collaboration in Maysold out within 24-hours. The 24-piece autumn Re-Spin Edit focus on “effortless layers in time for the cosy season” with pieces in a colour palette of soft greens, warm creams and deep, earthy...

10 hours ago

Management

JD Sports snaps up Greek retailer Cosmos Sport

JD Sports has snapped up an 80 percent stake in Greek retailer Cosmos Sport for an undisclosed sum in what is the latest in a string of acquisitions by the British sportswear giant. Cosmos is based in Crete and operates 57 stores across Greece and three in Cyprus under a variety of retail banners and associated trading websites. The principal...

10 hours ago

Fashion

Alibaba launches fast fashion app to target Western customers

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has launched allyLikes, a new fast fashion platform aimed at American and European markets. It is also in direct competition with Shein, China’s fast fashion brand that has taken the West by storm. Both business models are strikingly similar, with Shein’s portal targeting customers outside of china offering new...

11 hours ago

Management

Crocs reports record Q3 revenue, ups full-year forecast

US footwear brand Crocs has reported record revenue and soaring profit in the third quarter of the year despite “widespread supply chain disruption”. In the three months to September 30, the company’s revenue came in at 625.9 million dollars, a 73 percent increase from a year earlier. It said growth was strong in all regions, with the Americas...

Oct 21, 2021

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Fashion

Fila collaborates with Flock Together initiative on capsule

Sportswear label Fila has unveiled a collaboration with birdwatching initiative Flock Together in the form of an apparel and footwear capsule, to be exclusively sold through LN-CC. In a range of hike-wear gear made for urban exploring, the collection intends to bring people into nature and engage with their community. The selection includes a...

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Fashion

Genesco names new chief financial officer

Genesco Inc. has named Thomas A. George senior vice president-finance and chief financial officer, effective October 20, 2021, elevating his role from the interim position he has held since December 2020. George is expected to serve in this position through at least March 2024. George comes to Genesco with significant financial executive...

4 hours ago

Business

Wix introduces Klarna as new payment service

Website development platform Wix has announced a new partnership with Klarna that will see the payment service provider become available as a payment option to consumers visiting merchants’ Wix sites. The service will be available to 17 countries, including in the UK, US, New Zealand and areas of Europe. Wix merchants will be able to offer their...

5 hours ago

Fashion

Womenswear SS22 color trends

Colour is key for consumers and SS22 saw fresh palettes that echoed the renewed sense of optimism happening amongst consumers. Soft eco influences, gender-fluid nostalgia and vibrant combinations bursting with positivity sought to reflect broader societal trends whilst still capturing the season’s playful mood. Trendstop brings FashionUnited...

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