Fashion

Fashion after corona: colour and lifestyle trends for SS22

Antwerp - Every six months Trend watcher Hilde Francq from Trend Studio Francq Colors shares the most important upcoming colours and trends during the Colour Trend Seminar. The corona factor has certainly made it extra exciting this edition. FashionUnited was in (virtual) attendance and noted what we can expect for the summer of 2022. There’s...

21 hours ago

Fashion

Black models who changed the face of fashion

This Saturday is Juneteenth, now a federal holiday according to a bill just signed by President Biden. This September will bring a reemergence of New York Fashion Week as in-person shows are being planned by, among others, Tom Ford, the Chairman of the CFDA. The anniversary of George Floyd’s murder is now in the rearview mirror. While these...

Jun 18, 2021

Fashion

Erdem debuts men's collection for Spring 2022

British fashion label Erdem is launching its first foray into menswear for spring 2022. The wardrobe, consisting of 27 looks, features a variety of soft tailoring, like checked overcoats and blazers, knitwear in jewel tones and bold floral printed shirting. There is even a fashion forward boiler suit. Canada-born Erdem Moralioğlu studied at the...

Jun 17, 2021

Fashion

Christian Louboutin collaborates with Sabrina and Idris Elba

Luxury footwear designer Christian Louboutin is teaming up with actor Idris Elba and his model wife Sabrina Elba on a capsule shoe collection to raise money and awareness on systemic injustice and racism. The ‘Walk a Mile in My Shoes’ collection was born from a sincere friendship, explains the footwear designer in a statement, and 100 percent of...

Jun 16, 2021

Fashion

Reebok unveils first look at Kerby Jean-Raymond’s brand direction

Sportswear brand Reebok has teased the first look at the refreshed brand creative director under Kerby Jean-Raymond with a new film. The Pyer Moss designer was named vice president of creative direction for Reebok in September 2020 and has been providing creative leadership across all design disciplines, explained the sport’s brand. One of his...

Jun 16, 2021

Fashion

Fall/Winter 2022: These are the four denim trends

Amy Leverton, the founder of trend forecasting company Denim Dudes, was back attending the online edition of denim trade fair Kingpins in April to share four upcoming trends for the AW22 season. FashionUnited attended the event and in this articles shares a summary of some of the key takeaways. Worn-Core Lockdowns over the past year have forced...

Jun 16, 2021

Fashion

Ahluwalia showcases debut womenswear collection at LFW

London-based rising star Ahluwalia, who was just announced as the winner of the BFC/GQ designer menswear fund, has unveiled her first joint men’s and women’s collection during London Fashion Week. In April, the designer debut herfirst womenswear range in collaboration with Ganni, opting then to rework deadstock fabric and leftover styles from...

Jun 15, 2021

Business

Chanel revenue fell 18 percent during 'highly disrupted' pandemic

Chanel on Tuesday said its revenue fell 18 percent to 10.1 billion dollars in 2020. The Paris-based luxury house said its business was “highly disrupted” due to store closures and suspension of international travel. Prior to global lockdowns, Chanel had a robust duty-free business, which instantly froze as tourism was halted. While the pandemic...

Jun 15, 2021

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Fashion

Nike launches sustainable Happy Pineapple collection

Sportswear giant Nike has launched its Happy Pineapple collection, using piñatex instead of leather. Piñatex is a plant-based alternative to leather and is crafted by using pineapple leaves. Nike is one of the first brands to use piñatex in its designs, offering 95 per cent renewable resources and enhanced performance. Ananas Anam The new...

15 hours ago

Retail

Isabel Marant launches vintage site

Isabel Marant is launching a vintage website fo add to the luxury fashion good industry’s growing circular economy. Customers who donate items will receive a discount voucher. Isabel Marant will then select which items can be repaired and sold. In addition to vintage items, deadstock clothing, shoes, and accessories from prior collections will...

16 hours ago

People

Neiman Marcus appoints first fashion and lifestyle director

US luxury retail group Neiman Marcus has announced the appointment of Lisa Aiken in a newly created role as fashion and lifestyle director. The role is part of the merchandising and planning team transformation and will see Aiken act as a fashion-forward expert to pinpoint emerging brands, source new trends and services in the industry. She will...

22 hours ago

Fashion

BARTS SS22 Swimwear Collection

'The swimwear collection 2022 is inspired by the elements of water and earth. Mystical jungles, geographical features, hidden beaches and the beauty of the ocean. Expressed in happy colours and bold prints. The key trends are tie dye, animal skins and shimmers. The mix & match swimwear collection allows endless combinations and is further...

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