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Trendstop Fall/Winter 2023-24 Women’s Catwalk Apparel

Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers an insight into the key womenswear apparel directions, silhouettes and aesthetics emerging from the Fall Winter 2023-24 runways. Consumer desire for longevity, versatility, and multifunctionality informs apparel designs that bridge the gap between indoor and outdoor, casual and formal, and performance and...

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'Quiet luxury' trend continues its ascent

According to a data survey by digital wholesale platform Joor, the minimalist trend ‘quiet luxury’ and a general growth in logo-free fashion is here to stay. While luxury pieces with at times very visible or even all-over logos have been en vogue for years, this trend now seems to be satiated in some markets. Instead, there is a move towards...

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Denim Première Vision Berlin put jeans at the forefront of FW24/25 fashion

From May 31 to June 1, Denim Première Vision (Denim PV) in Berlin showcased the work of denim professionals: expertise, FW24/25 trends, and environmental awareness came together to meet the demands of the fashion market. On Wednesday, May 31, at 10 am, Denim Première Vision opened its doors. This time the show (which has already touched down in...

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Item of the week: the white shirt

What it is: If there was one item that stood above the rest for the AW23 season, it was the white shirt, spotted in abundance for both menswear and womenswear collections, alike. It was also not subject to one form, and instead could be spotted in a multitude of silhouettes, ranging from exaggerated oversized shapes to fitted deconstructions....

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SS24 Menswear trend preview: Reconnecting with nature

“Consumers are so much more aware of our symbolic relationship with nature,” Michael Fisher, the vice president and creative director of menswear at Fashion Snoops, told FashionUnited when asked about fashion’s evolution alongside the environment. The intertwining of these two elements is something that has become increasingly prominent on...

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Spotted on the catwalk: WGSN and Coloro’s key colours for SS25

As part of their biannual webinar, WGSN and Coloro unveiled their five trend colours that can be expected to lead the way during the SS25 season. Each of the hues were selected for their ability to convey a sense of reassurance at a time of great uncertainty and global change, the trend authorities said, while also reflecting a “shift towards...

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Big bows, flowerpower and something blue: Bridal trends for spring/summer 2024

Fashion might be all about “Quiet Luxury” right now, but when it comes to bridal subtlety is not on the forefront of most designers minds. Bridalwear is more varied and some might say more ostentatious than ever before. “It’s becoming clear that women today want to stay true to their own individual style even – or especially – during the big...

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Runway to retail: novelty designer handbags

Tracing the trend Street style/Launchmetrics Spotlight Running parallel to the current surrealist fashion trend is the consumer penchant for novelty designer handbags. According to fashion editor Kristen Bateman, writing in Elle, “Lately, fashion is being filtered through an absurdist lens, and in a world that seems to have hit peak luxury,...

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China, influencers and collaborations: The drivers of the sportswear market

Launchmetrics, the data analyst specialising in fashion, luxury and beauty brands, has looked at the sportswear phenomenon for the first time, which has been a driving force in fashion and lifestyle for years. The report, Sportswear Insights by Launchmetrics, examines key trends, influential voices and successful brand strategies in an attempt...

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Item of the week: the figure-hugging maxi

What it is: The dress silhouette of the year has to be the figure-hugging maxi, so called for its ability to wrap around the body in a flattering way. The dress itself is often elasticated, giving it the ability to take the shape of the figure it sits on, and reaches down to the ankles, either then flaring out or remaining skin tight. Other...

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Coloro and WGSN: The colour trends for SS25

First, the trend research institute WGSN, together with colour experts Coloro, named ‘Future Dusk’ the colour of the year. Now, the duo have announced the full colour spectrum for spring/summer 2025 during a webinar. Amid global change and increasing uncertainty, the duo's key colours convey a sense of reassurance and exert a powerful pull,...

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Trendstop Fall/Winter 2023-24 Women’s Catwalk Print

Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers an insight into the key catwalk print and graphics directions informing Fall Winter 2023-24 womenswear. Seasonal motifs go deeper than surface pattern, as designers make social, cultural, and environmental statements through print. Imbued with dynamic movement, natural world themes are rendered in polluted...