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Nike x Jacquemus to launch sportswear collab embracing style and performance

Jacquemus and Nike are to launch their first collaboration, with the collection dropping end of June. The ethos of the range is the belief that sport is not just about performance, it is also an expansion of style and self. In a statement Simon Porte Jacquemus said: “For this collaboration with Nike, I wanted to create a collection that...

7 hours ago

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Calvin Klein campaign featuring pregnant trans man sparks online debate

Calvin Klein, the PVH-owned fashion giant known for its slick and groundbreaking advertisements, has sparked a new controversy with its latest campaign, which features a pregnant transgender man. As part of its global Mother’s Day campaign, Brazilian couple Roberto Bete, a trans man in the last stage of pregnancy, and partner Erica Feeha, were...

7 hours ago

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Glitter, bold colours and theatrics: The best outfits of Eurovision Song Contest 2022

If there was one television event that provides more than enough spectacle, it is the Eurovision Song Contest. For this year, the wow-effect was often achieved by a lot of glitter, flowing dresses, or on the contrary, very pronounced colours and wolf-masks. FashionUnited listed some of the best looks of the 2022 finalists. The UK TikTok star Sam...

10 hours ago

Business

Fashion’s need for an omnichannel approach

For fashion brands and retailers looking to thrive in a post-COVID-19 landscape, developing a strong omnichannel strategy is no longer an option but a must. Fashion brands need to begin embracing a digital mindset and be willing to interact with consumers on whatever platform they are on, outside of their own website and physical stores. As...

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Business

SGS partners with Jeanologia on light sensitive fabric testing

SGS has announced a new partnership with Spanish technology manufacturer, Jeanologia, on the launch of an advanced Light Sensitive Fabric test. Available exclusively through the Swiss inspection and verification company, the programme utilises laser technology to accurately measure the sustainability of denim fabrics for laser marking. The...

12 hours ago

Business

Nike cuts ties with Russian football team

Nike has confirmed it has ended its long-term sponsorship deal with Russian Premier League team, Spartak Moscow. The sportswear giant has been a sponsor of the football club since 2005. The decision follows an announcement by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) to ban the Russian national team from its competitions amid the...

13 hours ago

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US Sen. Gillibrand introduces FABRIC Act to support garment workers

In support of American garment workers, US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has announced the introduction of the Fashioning Accountability and Building Real Institutional Change (FABRIC) Act, already garnering industry-wide support. The legislation comes as a response to the increasingly unsafe working conditions often endured by American workers,...

14 hours ago

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Filippa K reveals redesigned logo for its ‘new era’

Swedish fashion brand Filippa K has revealed a newly redesigned logo as it begins to shift its creative direction under its newly appointed creative director, Liisa Kessler. The logo, which coincides with Kessler’s debut campaign, consists of original hand-drawn typography that aims to connect the brand’s future direction with its past....

15 hours ago

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Clarks makes its metaverse debut through Roblox

Footwear specialist Clarks has taken its first steps into the digital landscape with the launch of an immersive experience through the metaverse platform, Roblox. Created in partnership with metaverse development studio Melon, the Cicaverse experience celebrates the retailer’s unisex sneaker style, the Cica. “We’re super excited to bring our...

15 hours ago

Business

Fenty Beauty and Skin to launch in Africa

Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin are set to make their debut in Africa starting May 27. In a release, the brands said the launch was a “natural next step” in expanding their ‘Beauty for All’ notion, carrying on the singer-turned-entrepreneur’s “global vision” for the two companies. “I am a proud Bajan who also feels a close connection to...

15 hours ago

Fashion

Wilson Sporting Goods debuts premium tennis collection

Wilson Sporting Goods has revealed a new tennis-inspired collection, releasing almost a year after the brand debuted in the sportswear sector. The line brings together Wilson’s best-selling looks with new technical pieces, each designed to be high-performing garments for both men and women. Polo shirts, side skirts, tricot pants, bra tops and...

16 hours ago

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Klarna launches virtual shopping experience

Payment provider Klarna has announced the launch of a Virtual Shopping offering, allowing customers to browse and buy products through live chats and video calls. Utilising Klarna’s Store App, in-store experts will be able to connect with shoppers online, with the option to provide demonstrations on items and share photos of products with app...

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