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Trendstop SS23 Women’s Denim

Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers a first look at the key emerging runway trends informing the denim sector for Spring/Summer 2023. One of the most hardwearing and durable materials, denim is a prime candidate for upcycling and creating items that can be worn for longer, in line with consumer’s wasteless attitudes. Pieces with a backstory...

Dec 2, 2022

Fashion

Item of the week: the cargo pants

What it is: Cargo pants come as part of a slew of military-inspired fashion trends beginning to make their way back into fashion’s hotspot. In terms of fashion, cargo pants typically refer to loose-fitting trousers, often made in a cotton-based material, which come with patched pockets down the side of the legs and, usually, finish with an...

Nov 30, 2022

RetailFeatured

UK consumers to cut back spending this Christmas

Nearly half (43 percent) of UK consumers expect to spend less this Christmas, according to EY’s latest ‘Future Consumer Index,’ as the cost-of-living crisis intensifies. The research, which surveyed more than 1,000 UK consumers between September 23 to October 14, found that falling consumer confidence due to the cost-of-living crisis will have...

Nov 23, 2022

Fashion

Item of the week: the tie dye top

What it is: The term ‘tie dye’ refers to a range of dying techniques that can be incorporated into a garment to achieve a dynamic dyed finish. The process could involve folding, twisting and crumpling a fabric, before tying it up with string and applying dye. The look was prominent in the 70s as a style that was typically adopted by members of...

Nov 23, 2022

Fashion

SS23 Women’s print and pattern trends

Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers a first look at spring/summer 2023’s key emerging print and pattern trends from the international Women’s catwalk collections. Print and pattern offers a visual representation of the consumer mindsets underscoring seasonal trends. Prints are upcycled and reworked with the expressive DIY feel of the Gen Z...

Nov 21, 2022

Fashion

Item of the week: the fringe hemline

What it is: A fringe, or tasselled, hemline can be sported on just about any garment, from tops and blouses to skirts and dresses. The technique usually refers to loose fibres around a hemline, which have been tied or cut into separate strands to bring a bit more life and a new silhouette to a standard item, offering somewhat of a unique texture...

Nov 16, 2022

BusinessFeatured

Luxury goods market ‘leaps forward’ in spite of economic turbulence, new report says

A new report by Bain & Company has said that the global luxury market took a “further leap forward” during 2022, despite uncertain economic conditions. In the 21st edition of its ‘Luxury Study’, which was carried out alongside Italian luxury goods’ manufacturer Altagamma, the consulting agency suggested that the sector “remains poised” to see...

Nov 15, 2022

Retail

US luxury shoppers to spend the same or more this holiday season

A new survey has revealed that 76 percent of US luxury consumers plan to spend the same or more during the holidays, down only slightly from 79 percent last year, despite the ongoing challenging economic conditions. The latest Saks Luxury Pulse survey, from luxury retailer Saks, found that 65 percent of consumers are ready to shop for the...

Nov 15, 2022

FairsFeatured

These are the key trends for SS24 swimwear, sportswear and lingerie, presented at MarediModa

Dutch trend forecaster David Shah took part in MarediModa to preview his spring/summer 2024 predictions during the leading European trade show for swimwear, sportswear and, increasingly, lingerie. With his unique style of trend forecasting, which has made him one of the pioneers in the industry, he developed a comprehensive analysis of the...

Nov 15, 2022

Fashion Featured

Spotted on the catwalk: Pantone’s spring/summer 2023 fashion colours

For each fashion season, global authority on colour Pantone selects a range of colours that it predicts will be seen within runway collections and it believes defines the current climate of the industry. While the colours in its central palette for the SS23 season aimed to encourage experimentation and individualistic expression, Pantone’s New...

Nov 14, 2022

Fashion |Interview Featured

The rise in popularity of sneaker customisations with MattB Customs

Personalisation in fashion has been an ongoing trend in recent years and now the sneaker industry is catching up with custom designs, as the exclusivity of a one-of-a-kind item appeals to consumers. At the forefront of this trend is Matt Burgess, a graphic designer who founded MattB Customs in 2014 and has worked with brands including Google and...

Nov 9, 2022

Fashion

Item of the week: the retro sweatpants

What it is: Sweatpants gained popularity during the 1980s, a decade that is often defined by the sudden fitness craze that took hold of shoppers. Vintage styles typically come in high-waisted, baggy fits, with loose materials around the legs and elasticated ankles. Many iterations also utilise bold colour palettes, which are often in blocked...

Nov 9, 2022