Sportswear brand Hummel and contemporary designer Astrid Andersen have announced their collaboration for an AW20 collection. The collaboration sees them re-purpose their archives of unused stock to create new pieces, advocating a future of more conscious consumption. The collection consists of about fifteen styles and uses team jerseys from...
Aug 19, 2020
Lately it seems like we’ve been seeing Fila’s logo everywhere, just like the brand’s good old days in the 1990s, when it received a boost in popularity thanks to Swedish tennis player Björn Borg. Following its big comeback at Milan Fashion Week in September, when it surprised the audience by combining sportswear with sexy pieces such as pleated...
Jan 2, 2019
Inspired by Copenhagen Fashion Week which took place last month, FashionUnited is looking at the Nordic codes that inspire the slow life trends. In the region, sustainable products and organic materials are synonymous with low consumption. From furniture to decorations, Scandinavian design is distinguished by its minimalism and functionality....
Sep 6, 2018
Designers Christopher Raeburn, Craig Green, Sibling, Lou Dalton and Astrid Andersen have been selected by the British Fashion Council (BFC) to compete for the annual BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund 2016. It is the second time that Sibling, Lou Dalton and Astrid Andersen have been shortlisted for the fund, and the third time for Christopher...
May 4, 2016
Danish menswear designer Astrid Andersen has designed a 17-piece luxe streetwear collection for the high street fashion chain, Topman. Launching on June 12, the collection predominately features oversized silhouettes as per Andersen’s signature style and centres around a simple yet striking colour palette of black, white and carnation pink....
Jun 10, 2014
The tracksuit has been given a directional makeover, as seen at Astrid Andersen's AW14 catwalk show in London. Andersen's sportswear aesthetic was updated this season with classical luxury fabrics, such as fur and lace. Bomber jackets and hoodies were interspersed with long coats which nearly swept the models' feet. Silhouette emphasis was on...
Jan 6, 2014