Best of 2017: 10 Must-Read articles

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As 2017 was a whirlwind for the fashion industry, FashionUnited takes a moment to list its top ten articles of the year noting the most drastic designer changes, company CEO switches, and more. After careful analysis, these articles top the must-read list, in case you may have missed them this year.

The 10 Must See Fashion Exhibitions of 2017

FashionUnited sought out the top exhibitors of this year that encompassed fashion's history as well as new innovations in the industry. This article marks our top picks including Hubert De Givenchy's "To Audrey With Love," Undressed: A Brief History of Underwear, Peter Lindbergh's "A Different Vision of Fashion Photography," Balenciaga: Shaping Fashion, and more.

Exposing the Hidden Scam Within the Fashion Industry

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FashionUnited delved into stories of various designers to share their personal history with the fashion industry. Through extensive research and personal accounts, the unethical bid for free labor in the business was exposed, revealing serious problems within the industry.

Spring Summer 2018 Key Accessories Trends

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Trendstop shares accessory trends for the upcoming spring 2018 season including Cat Eye Curves, Crystalline Coral and more. The forecast gave our readers a glimpse into the new season with exclusive info exposing key themes and silhouettes.

Christina Dean: 'There is real demand for learning about sustainable fashion'

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FashionUnited chatted with founder and president of Redress Christina Dean about her company. Dean revealed her mission of reducing the impact o textiles on the environment including sustainable goals for the year.

R.I.P. Colette; Live Fast Die Young

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With the founder exiting the company, Collete announces its discontinuation. In this article, FashionUnited honored Colette's legacy in fashion including its history and impact in the industry.

Fall Winter 2018-19 Key Denim Trends

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Trendstop once again teamed with FashionUnited to give our readers an insider's guide to the inspirations and innovations of the denim market. Key trends and concepts for the Fall/Winter 2018-2019 season were revealing including predictions of the upcoming year.

Suitsupply launches womenswear concept Suistudio

Suitsupply announced that it would launch a dedicated womenswear concept called Suisupply. The successful menswear line unveiled earlier this year that the new concept would roll out in stores in New York, Amsterdam and Shanghai.

First Look: Heidi Klum launches Lidl collection during New York Fashion Week

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Heidi Klum debuted her first collaborative collection with supermarket chain Lidl this past September. The supermodel paired with the discounted label to present her show with the hashtag 'Lets Wow' including 84 pieces. The catwalk was shown in an unorthodox place, playing with the interior of a supermarket space reminiscent of Lidl's roots in the collection.

H&M accused of burning 12 tonnes of new, unsold clothing per year

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Swedish fashion retailer H&M was accused of burning 12 tonnes of unsold garments per year, despite its sustainability efforts. As the retail name has made headlines for its efforts in sustainability, this latest accusation was brought to light towards the end of 2017.

Unpaid garment workers send message via Zara tags

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Turkish garment workers stood together and wrote messages sewn onto Zara tags in order to expose the company. The message read, "I made this item you are going to buy, but didn't get paid for it," and was found inside the Zara tags. FashionUnited delved into this issue to further investigate the woes of the textile industry.

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