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A look inside the most innovative concept stores in Paris

Parisian cult store Colette has been closed for more than a year; what other concept store are there in the French capital to shop for trendy fashion? Quite a few! Discover FashionUnited’s address book that lists the best concept stores in Paris. Womens- and/or menswear in combination with decoration, beauty, books, arts and more. Let’s go!...

Aug 28, 2019

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Fashion in the news: fake news, fur and retail trends that need to die

Every Friday, FashionUnited selects the most interesting reads about the fashion industry published across US and international news outlets. Here’s what you may have missed this week: Fake news in fashion Much has been discussed about the impact of fake news on politics, but this week we’ve come to realize the fashion industry has a big piece...

Dec 21, 2018

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Store, café or art gallery? The rise and rise of the concept store

These aren’t easy times for brick and mortar fashion retailers. As e-commerce grows and consumer behavior changes, the US has seen over 7,000 store closings in 2017. Investment bank Credit Suisse even predicts 25 percent of American shopping malls to close by 2022. The UK is no different, with an average of 16 high street stores closing every...

Aug 7, 2018