- When the idea becomes reality: academic projects turned into a brand (La Tecnocreativa edition)by news@fashionunited.com (Sandra Bódalo Munuera) on 28/03/2024 at 16:00
Alejandro Maillo Atelier's 'This is me' collection on the Mova catwalk in Valladolid, Spain. Credits: Alejandro Maillo Atelier Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey is always a leap into the unknown, but it becomes less daunting when you're confident in what you're doing. This new article in the series ‘When the idea becomes reality’ focuses on the path taken by Spanish fashion designers Alejandro Maillo and Patricia Caro to establish their own brands. Both studied at the institution La […]
- Podcast: Everything you need to know about denim recyclingby news@fashionunited.com (FashionUnited) on 28/03/2024 at 15:15
Credits: Pexels Curious about the world of denim recycling? Dutch fashion designer Sina Steidinger talks more about recycling denim in this episode of the podcast 'Circular Textile Stories'. The creative (with a degree in fashion design) specialises in circular textile innovation. As such, she has worked on several international projects aimed at giving new life to discarded clothing. In this podcast, she talks more about trends in denim recycling. Podcast host Rosa Scholtens also asks the […]
- Podcast: Shopping on TikTok - what does it mean for e-commerce?by news@fashionunited.com (FashionUnited) on 28/03/2024 at 14:55
TikTok Shop logo Credits: TikTok Shop The mega-popular video app TikTok launched a new shopping feature in the US last year: TikTok Shop. With this, the app will compete with big e-commerce companies such as Amazon. According to research by Bloomberg, ByteDance Ltd, the company behind the app, plans to increase TikTok Shop's stake to 17.5 billion dollars (16 billion euros) this year. In this episode of Bloomberg's 'Big Take' podcast, experts talk about TikTok Shop. Does it have a chance of […]
- Podcast: Roosmarie Ruigrok on the textile industry and the importance of cooperationby news@fashionunited.com (FashionUnited) on 28/03/2024 at 14:50
Credits: Monique Drent of The Swapshop, Ger Brinks of BMA-Techne and Roosmarie Ruigrok during Reflow's showcase. Photo: Tess van der Sluis / Pakhuis de Zwijger In this episode of the podcast 'Circular Textile Stories', host Rosa Scholtens talks to Roosmarie Ruigrok about the textile industry. Ruigrok is a sustainable fashion and textile expert with more than 30 years of experience in the fashion industry. Her career is impressive: in 1991, she founded her first company, Promax Corporate […]
- Podcast: Why fashion has a problem accepting different body types and sizesby news@fashionunited.com (FashionUnited) on 28/03/2024 at 14:40
Dior FW24 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Take a listen here to the conversation between host Clara Press of the Wardrobe Crisis podcast and guest Michaela Strack about initiatives in the fashion industry to respect diversity in body types. 'Little has changed,' lament podcast presenter Press and her guest Strack, referring to the 1990s, a time when it was popular to highlight only one body image. Besides what all goes wrong in fashion when it comes to body diversity, the conversation is […]
- Alessandro Michele named creative director of Valentinoby news@fashionunited.com (Rachel Douglass) on 28/03/2024 at 13:58
Alessandro Michele Credits: Valentino The dust has only just settled from the shock announcement that Valentino’s long-time creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli was to step down. Alas, unlike the usually drawn out build up of successor announcements typically made by other houses of such calibre, the Italian luxury label has been quick to name Alessandro Michele as its new creative head. Set to take the reins from April 2, we will not be seeing Michele’s interpretation of the Valentino […]
- Former Belstaff creative director dead at 42by news@fashionunited.com (Rachel Douglass) on 28/03/2024 at 13:27
Michele Malenotti at Matchless London Store in Los Angeles (2016) Credits: Rich Polk / Getty Images North America / Getty Images via AFP The former creative director of British luxury label Belstaff, Michele Malenotti, has died in a motor scooter accident at the age of 42. According to both media reports and police, Malenotti had been returning home on Saturday early morning when he lost control of his vehicle on a roundabout near Venice. Malenotti was part of the family that had previously […]
- Everything you need to know about Estée Lauder: The legacy of a philanthropistby news@fashionunited.com (Press Club) on 28/03/2024 at 13:13
An Estée Lauder perfume campaign. Credits: Estée Lauder The history of Estée Lauder and its company, Estée Lauder Companies, has profoundly shaped the beauty care world – from its humble beginnings in a New York backyard to its ascension as a global icon in the cosmetics industry. Today, boasting over 30 brands in its portfolio, the company reflects on a rich heritage that encapsulates a captivating development history. An empire expands: The evolution of Estée Lauder Born in Queens, […]
- EU-funded New Cotton Project ends with eight key insightsby news@fashionunited.com (Simone Preuss) on 28/03/2024 at 12:27
Credits: New Cotton Project The EU-funded New Cotton Project was launched in late 2020 and brought together twelve players from across the value chain: Adidas and H&M on the brand side, Finnish bio tech company Infinited Fiber, Aalto University and University of Applied Sciences Xamk, sustainability organisation Fashion for good, textile mills Frankenhuis (Netherlands) and Inovafil (Portugal), manufacturers Tekstina (Portugal) and Kipas Textiles (Turkey), recycling consultant REvolve […]
- Heathrow Airport is UK haven for duty-free shoppingby news@fashionunited.com (Don-Alvin Adegeest ) on 28/03/2024 at 11:13
Travellers say their trip starts at the airport Credits: Coach Airways retail concept store A recent survey indicates that for many Brits, the holiday experience begins before reaching the final destination, with 40 percent of travelers considering their trip to start at the airport. Recognising this trend, PayingTooMuch conducted an analysis of the UK's busiest airports to determine their suitability for entertaining passengers both pre-flight and during layovers or delays, based on the […]
- Cecilie Bahnsen launches a made-to-order serviceby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 28/03/2024 at 11:04
Cecilie Bahnsen made-to-order service Credits: Cecilie Bahnsen Copenhagen-based fashion brand Cecilie Bahnsen has launched a new made-to-order service as the brand looks to opt towards a “slower” approach to fashion, while continuing to honour the traditions of couture and craftsmanship. The made-to-order service comprises of three categories - bridal, runway and archive, meaning that consumers can purchase straight off the catwalk, pull from the brand’s archives, or select from a […]
- Revolve reveals details of annual festivalby news@fashionunited.com (Rachel Douglass) on 28/03/2024 at 11:01
Revolve Festival 2024. Credits: Revolve. Revolve will be returning to Coachella valley this year with its annual music and fashion festival that has made a name for itself through celebrity ambassadorships and a notable musical lineup. This year, such a feat continues in the form of its newly announced schedule, with Ludacris, T-Pain, Sean Paul and the Ying Yang Twins among those set to perform during the event. The weekend will kick off in Palm Springs with a Pool Party on April 12 for VIP […]
- Dolce & Gabbana unveils first US-based real estate projectby news@fashionunited.com (Rachel Douglass) on 28/03/2024 at 10:52
The Lounge Bar at 888 Brickell by Dolce&Gabbana and JDS Development Group. Credits: JDS Development Group. Italian luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana has revealed the details of a new flexible-residence project in Miami as part of its first steps into the real estate market in the US. Made in collaboration with developer JDS Development Group, the Dolce & Gabbana Grand Residences will offer visitors and owners individual rooms and suites that can be rented out via a hotel programme when […]
- Louis Vuitton unveils trunks for Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024by news@fashionunited.com (Don-Alvin Adegeest ) on 28/03/2024 at 10:41
Louis Vuitton Olympic Trunk Credits: Louis Vuitton Ahead of the Olympic games in Paris this summer, Louis Vuitton, as part of LVMH's Premium Partnership with Paris 2024, has unveiled the Medals Trunks and Torches Trunks specially crafted for the games. In line with the brand’s tradition of handcrafting trunks dating back to 1854, they are designed to house the prestigious medals and safeguard the official torches. Each trunk features distinctive details, such as the iconic Monogram canvas […]
- F&F Clothing teams up with Thomas & Friends to create autistic friendly collectionby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 28/03/2024 at 10:37
Thomas & Friends collection with F&F Clothing in partnership with the National Autistic Society Credits: Mattel / Thomas & Friends / F&F Clothing Mattel has renewed its partnership with the National Autistic Society for a second year to develop a range of autism-friendly clothing using the Thomas & Friends brand with supermarket brand F&F Clothing. Some autistic people are highly sensitive to the feel and colour of certain materials, which means that some clothing can […]
- H&M’s latest sustainability report reveals continuation of eco-effortsby news@fashionunited.com (Rachel Douglass) on 28/03/2024 at 10:34
H&M flagship store in Barcelona. Credits: H&M. Swedish fashion retailer H&M has issued its annual Sustainability Report for 2023 where it provided a yearly overview of the progress it has made towards related goals, for which its outlook has continued to remain positive. In a release linked to the report, H&M Group’s head of sustainability, Leyla Ertur, said: “As the world faces significant social, environmental and economic challenges, continuing to deliver on our business […]
- Neäl & Wølf becomes Leaping Bunny approvedby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 28/03/2024 at 10:23
Beauty Neäl & Wølf product range Credits: Neäl & Wølf Lancashire-based professional haircare brand Neäl & Wølf has been Leaping Bunny approved by Cruelty Free International, the leading organisation working to end animal testing. Leaping Bunny is the globally recognised gold standard for cruelty-free products and requires brands to go above and beyond laws restricting animal testing. Neäl & Wølf is only the second professional colour brand to receive the […]
- The EMPEL® Water-free and PFAS-free Textile Finishing Expands into Korea Through Hwasung Internationalby news@fashionunited.com (Press Club) on 28/03/2024 at 10:18
Credits: Green Theme Technologies Known for industry-leading textiles and technologies, Hwasung International leverages EMPEL® to increase sustainability and performance Green Theme Technologies, suppliers of the EMPEL® water-free and PFAS-free textile finishing platform, continues a trajectory of exponential growth by partnering with Korean-based global textile innovator Hwasung International. Hwasung is the first Korean mill to offer the EMPEL® high performance technology to global […]
- FS Live Webinar: SS26 Must-Have Colorsby news@fashionunited.com (Press Club) on 28/03/2024 at 10:12
Fashion Snoops banner Credits: Fashion Snoops Discover the emerging colors and must-have hues for SS26. Join our global color experts for a live webinar that will explore three of our five Color Shifts and must-have hues for the season. Analyzing how color is evolving in relation to the cultural climate, we will share the intelligence behind each shift and provide actionable insights into how best to activate these dynamic hues across different markets, materials, and consumer groups. […]
- Braehead appoints new centre directorby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 28/03/2024 at 10:11
Ashley Bisland, centre director at Braehead Credits: Braehead Retail and leisure destination Braehead, owned by property company SGS and managed by Global Mutual in conjunction with Savills as property managers, has appointed Ashley Bisland as centre director. Located just outside Glasgow, Braehead covers 1.1 million square feet and is home to brands, including M&S, Primark, TK Maxx and Next. Bisland first joined the Braehead team in December 2022 as deputy centre director, with over 12 […]
- Smaller beauty businesses risk benefits if not leveraging AIby news@fashionunited.com (Don-Alvin Adegeest ) on 28/03/2024 at 10:10
Beauty brands are embracing AI Credits: Burberry Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a staple in the beauty industry, with virtual try-on and skin analysis tools becoming increasingly common. However, as large corporations seamlessly integrate these technologies, there is a rising apprehension that smaller businesses may be left behind, according to data from the British Beauty Council. Given that microbusinesses constitute over three-quarters of the industry, ensuring their […]
- Uniqlo raises UK staff pay by 7 percentby news@fashionunited.com (Rachel Douglass) on 28/03/2024 at 10:04
Uniqlo store in Beijing Credits: Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. Uniqlo has reportedly announced that it will be increasing the wages of its UK retail staff by 7 percent alongside the introduction of new employee benefits. For store employees, hourly pay will therefore increase from the current 11.40 pounds to 12.15 pounds, while London-based staff will see an uptick from 12.40 pounds to 13.15 pounds, according to Retail Week. This is Uniqlo’s second pay increase in the past two years, reflecting a […]
- Quiz CEO and founder resigns as sales continue to drop amid strategic reviewby news@fashionunited.com (Rachel Douglass) on 28/03/2024 at 09:33
Credits: Quiz Plc The chief executive officer of fast fashion retailer Quiz has resigned from the helm position following a yearly drop in sales amid an ongoing strategic review. While stepping down from the leadership role, Tarak Ramzan, who also founded the British company and is its largest shareholder, will instead be resuming a non-executive director role, remaining available to the business to ensure a smooth transition. In his place will be stepping Quiz’s current chief commercial […]
- Loewe opens the first exhibition in its 178-year history in Shanghaiby news@fashionunited.com (Jaime Martinez) on 28/03/2024 at 09:03
Crafted World" exhibition organised by Loewe at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre from 22 March to 5 May 2024. Credits: Loewe. Under the name 'Crafted World', the first public exhibition of the Spanish fashion house Loewe has opened its doors in the Chinese city of Shanghai. The exhibition will be on display until 5 May 2024 and from there will travel to different parts of the world to offer an interactive, immersive and complete journey through the company's 178-year history. It traces the time […]
- 40 Esprit stores to shutter in Germanyby news@fashionunited.com (Ole Spötter) on 28/03/2024 at 08:27
Pop-up store Esprit in Printemps Haussmann. Credits: Esprit Around 40 Esprit shops are to close in Germany, a move that comes just days after the bankruptcy of fashion brand's Swiss arm was announced. At stake are some 40 Esprit stores overseen by franchise operator PTH Group. Esprit has reportedly terminated its contract with the German company, local news outlet Rheinische Post reported citing sources familiar with the situation. The group, based in Bischofswerda near Bautzen (Germany), now […]
- JD Sports Q4 LFL sales improve, outlook remains 'challenging'by news@fashionunited.com (Prachi Singh) on 28/03/2024 at 08:14
JD Sports store Credits: JD Sports JD Sports annual sales were 10.5 billion pounds, up 3.6 percent on the previous year, including a negative 6.2 percent impact from disposals and a 1.4 percent benefit from the 53rd week. The company said in a statement that PBT for the year to January 2024 is expected to be in line with the revised guidance range of 915 million pounds to 935 million pounds. Like-for-like (LFL) sales in the fourth quarter, on a constant currency basis, were marginally ahead of […]
- France's Marine Serre named next guest designer of Pitti Uomoby news@fashionunited.com (Sylvana Lijbaart) on 28/03/2024 at 08:09
Marine Serre at her SS24 menswear show Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Marine Serre, founder and creative director of her eponymous fashion brand, is the next guest designer of Italian menswear trade show Pitti Uomo 106, fair organisers announced in a press release. Serre will show her SS25 collection on 12 June 2024 at Pitti Uomo, which, as always, takes place in Florence. The exact location of her show will follow at a later date. Francesca Tacconi, special events coordinator of Pitti […]
- Revolution Beauty raises FY24 outlookby news@fashionunited.com (Prachi Singh) on 28/03/2024 at 06:11
Revolution Beauty Fire collection Credits: Revolution Beauty, Facebook In a trading update for the full year, Revolution Beauty said that the group has continued to deliver a strong operational performance and year-on-year improvement in profitability since its capital markets event (CME). As a result, the board now expects to report adjusted EBITDA of at least 12.5 million pounds and revenue growth of approximately 2 percent for FY 2024 compared to the previous guidance of adjusted EBITDA of […]
- Lands’ End Q4 and FY23 revenues declineby news@fashionunited.com (Prachi Singh) on 28/03/2024 at 05:54
Lands' End store Credits: Lands' End Inc. Lands’ End reported fourth quarter net revenue decreased 2.8 percent to 514.9 million dollars compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. For the fiscal year 2023, the company’s net revenue decreased 5.3 percent to 1.47 million dollars. Commenting on the results, Andrew McLean, the company’s CEO, stated: “We pursued our solutions-based strategy to introduce newness across the product assortment, generated higher quality sales, significantly […]
- H&M to cut prices and elevate retail as part of new strategyby news@fashionunited.com (Don-Alvin Adegeest ) on 27/03/2024 at 17:41
H&M garment label Credits: FashionUnited H&M is cutting its prices. The news brought joy to its shareholers, prompting a surge in its share value. H&M Group's strategy shift under the leadership of its new CEO, Daniel Ervér, focuses on a balance between lowering prices and elevating design to enhance profitability. The question, of course, is on which products and at which of its portfolio brands can the fast fashion retailer bring costs down? At its flagship brand H&M, tops […]
- Sam Edelman to address LIM College Class of 2024 as commencement speakerby news@fashionunited.com (Veerle Versteeg) on 27/03/2024 at 17:17
A portrait image of Sam Edelman. Credits: photo via LIM College. NYC fashion business institution LIM College has announced its commencement speaker for this academic year. The US fashion professional will deliver the keynote address to the college’s class of 2024. He will also receive an honorary doctorate in commercial science and the LIM Distinguished Achievement award, as per a press release shared by the school. Sam Edelman has made a lasting impact on the footwear industry over the […]
- Global resale market to reach 350 billion dollars by 2028by news@fashionunited.com (Don-Alvin Adegeest ) on 27/03/2024 at 16:51
Report ThredUp, a prominent player in the resale industry, has released its 12th annual Resale Report, shedding light on the robust expansion and evolving trends within the secondhand fashion market. The report underscores the burgeoning significance of resale in the retail landscape and suggests that governmental intervention could expedite the shift towards a more sustainable future for fashion. Here are the top 10 insights gleaned from the report: Global Phenomenon The global secondhand […]
- New home base fuels ongoing evolution of ITS Contest formatby news@fashionunited.com (Caitlyn Terra) on 27/03/2024 at 16:38
Barbara Franchin (right) on stage during the award ceremony of the ITS Contest 2023/2024. Credits: Caitlyn Terra / FashionUnited Interview The 2023/24 edition of the ITS Contest (International Talent Support) took place in March 2024 in a revamped format. Finalists not only stood the chance to win an array of prizes but were also welcomed for a week-long stint in Trieste, the new home of ITS. Since 2023, International Talent Support has found its physical base in the city, significantly […]
- Canada Goose to cut 17 percent of its global workforceby news@fashionunited.com (Don-Alvin Adegeest ) on 27/03/2024 at 16:08
Canada Goose to cut 17 percent of its workforce Credits: Canada Goose Outerwear purveyor Canada Goose is cutting 17 percent of its global workforce as part of a cost saving measure and growth strategy. News of the announcement on Tuesday saw the company’s share price tumble 3.7 percent, with stock down 75 percent in the past 12 months. The company is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. “Change is a constant factor at Canada Goose,” CEO Dani Reiss said in a statement on LinkedIn. “We […]
- City of Paris opens call for entries for its Grands Prix de la Création 2024by news@fashionunited.com (Florence Julienne) on 27/03/2024 at 15:52
Grands Prix de la Création de la Ville de Paris Credits: City of Paris. The call for entries for the Grand Prizes of the City of Paris Creation is open until Tuesday, May 21, 2024. For this year's edition, the French capital has added three new prize categories: the Jewellery Accessory Prize, in collaboration with Francéclat, the Revelation Prize, to identify young talents, and the Engagement Prize to support creators whose projects address major societal challenges. The Grand Prizes of […]
- Asos, Boohoo and Asda promise “landmark changes” following CMA greenwashing probeby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 27/03/2024 at 12:30
Asos circular design collection Credits: Asos The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has reported that fashion e-tailers Asos and Boohoo, along with supermarket clothing brand George at Asda, have signed formal agreements to use “only accurate and clear green claims” moving forward as it cracks down on “greenwashing” in the sector. The move follows the CMA launching a greenwashing probe in 2022 scrutinising whether the ‘green’ claims made by the three fashion retailers […]
- Ju-nna collaborates with Nissan Formula E teamby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 27/03/2024 at 11:49
Ju-nna designs kimonos inspired by Formula E teams Nissan Formula E Credits: Nissan Formula E Japanese-British fashion brand Ju-nna has collaborated with the Nissan Formula E team ahead of the Tokyo E-Prix taking place on March 30. Ju-nna has created bespoke kimonos inspired by all 11 Formula E teams that compete in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship for Nissan, the only Japanese team on the Formula E grid, to gift to its competitors to celebrate its inaugural home race. Commenting on […]
- University of East London MBA students to help organise Fashion Revolution Week 2024 eventsby news@fashionunited.com (Veerle Versteeg) on 27/03/2024 at 11:49
Fashion Revolution Week 2023, actions in Germany. Credits: image: Fashion Revolution Germany The University of East London (UEL) has announced a partnership with non-profit organisation Fashion Revolution. The collaboration will see UEL's MBA fashion entrepreneurship students be actively involved in the Fashion Revolution campaign 2024. The MBA students will be part of this year's Fashion Revolution Week, an annual fashion activism event to raise awareness about the lack of fair labour […]
- Reebok unveils collaboration with Anine Bingby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 27/03/2024 at 11:45
Reebok x Anine Bing campaign Credits: Reebok x Anine Bing In Pictures Sportswear brand Reebok has collaborated with Los Angeles-based fashion brand Anine Bing on a range of luxury loungewear and classic footwear styles for women. Reimagining iconic Reebok styles from the 80s and 90s, the Reebok x Anine Bing collection merges vintage sportswear with Bing’s modern and timeless approach to fashion for an off-duty essentials range featuring footwear and apparel. Launching on April 9, the capsule […]
- Yves Rocher launches fully recyclable eco-refillsby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 27/03/2024 at 11:26
Yves Rocher Bain de Nature Eco-refill range Credits: Yves Rocher Beauty French beauty brand Yves Rocher has launched fully recyclable eco-refills for its renowned body care line, Bain de Nature. The initiative marks a significant milestone in the beauty industry, as these eco-refills represent one of the first fully recyclable solutions of their kind, comprised of 90 percent certified ocean-bound recycled plastic made from waste plastics recovered from coastlines. The new Bain de Nature […]
- Snaps Clothing secures 1.65 million US dollars in fundingby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 27/03/2024 at 10:41
Snaps Clothing Co. campaign Credits: Snaps Clothing Co. Texas-based men’s clothing brand Snaps Clothing Co. has secured 1.65 million US dollars in new seed funding led by Morrison Seger Venture Capital Partners. This marks the first seeding round for the apparel brand and it was oversubscribed by 60 percent due in part to celebrity investors, including Jay Demarus from American country music group Rascal Flatts and 'Bachelor' host Chris Harrison taking part. Other investors included country […]
- Sellier launches new pre-loved luxury marketplaceby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 27/03/2024 at 10:25
‘Sellier Selected’ marketplace and app Credits: Sellier Luxury resale platform Sellier has launched a new app that aims to offer the first highly curated marketplace platform featuring the rarest pre-loved luxury handbags and accessories using AI and human curation. Unlike other marketplaces, the new ‘Sellier Selected' app, available on iOS and Android, handpicks every item to ensure that only the “exclusive and hard-to-find pieces,” from “luxury superbrands” such as Chanel and […]
- PO.P kidswear brand signs retail partnership with M&Sby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 27/03/2024 at 10:11
PO.P kidswear campaign image Credits: PO.P Kidswear brand PO.P, formally known as Polarn O. Pyret, has announced a retail partnership with Marks & Spencer to launch on its ‘Brands at M&S’ platform from the end of March. The new partnership will see PO.P launching a curated range of childrenswear to M&S' online customers, from its smallest newborn sizes (0-1 month) up to 10 years, as it looks to continue its expansion in the UK. The collection will include the brand’s classic […]
- Clinique launches on the Amazon Premium Beauty storeby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 27/03/2024 at 10:04
Beauty brand Clinique has launched in the US Amazon Premium Beauty store as it looks to expand its consumer reach in the US. Clinique will be the first of a select few brands within The Estée Lauder Companies’ portfolio to open a storefront in the US Amazon Premium Beauty store. Estée Lauder has yet to confirm which other brands will join the beauty store. Commenting on the move, Fabrizio Freda, president and chief executive officer at The Estée Lauder Companies, said in a statement: “We […]
- H&M proposes election of Helena Saxon as board memberby news@fashionunited.com (Prachi Singh) on 27/03/2024 at 07:37
H&M store facade Credits: H&M H&M’s nomination committee has proposed the election of Helena Saxon as a new member of the company’s board. The committee also proposed the re-election of Stina Bergfors, Anders Dahlvig, Danica Kragic Jensfelt, Lena Patriksson Keller, Christian Sievert and Christina Synnergren and Karl-Johan Persson as chair of the board. The company said in a release that Niklas Zennström has declined re-election as he will focus on his own companies and […]
- H&M posts improved operating profit in Q1by news@fashionunited.com (Prachi Singh) on 27/03/2024 at 07:24
H&M store in Stockholm Credits: Hennes & Mauritz AB, © David Thunander First quarter net sales at the H&M group declined to 53,699 million Swedish krona, while gross profit increased by 7 percent to 27,655 million Swedish krona, corresponding to a gross margin of 51.5 percent. The H&M group’s sales from March 1 to March 25, 2024 increased by 2 percent in local currencies compared with the same period the previous year. Operating profit for the quarter increased to 2,077 […]
- Mister Spex revenues increase by 6 percent in 2023by news@fashionunited.com (Prachi Singh) on 27/03/2024 at 06:55
Mister Spex store Credits: Mister Spex Revenue at Mister Spex for the year increased by 6 percent to 224 million euros within the company’s guidance range of mid to high single digit percentage growth. The company said in a release that the strong growth was driven by key product categories, sunglasses and prescription glasses with the core market, Germany, being the key driver behind the strong revenue growth in 2023. The company’s adjusted EBITDA margin achieved the outlook of low […]
- Prints and Patterns: monograms, logos and slogans for AW24by news@fashionunited.com (Jayne Mountford) on 27/03/2024 at 06:50
FW24 logo prints/ main image Credits: FW24 logo prints/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Fall/Winter 2024 will be seen as a season where, from sweaters to outerwear and for every type of garment in-between, texture and surface interest was a top trend. Prints where they did appear tended to be on the loud side. In addition to the ubiquitous animal prints and menswear patterns, designers returned to using house monograms, logos and slogans in larger sizes than of late. Tracing the Trend In the US, […]
- FW24 Prints and Patterns: monograms, logos and slogansby news@fashionunited.com (Jayne Mountford) on 27/03/2024 at 06:35
FW24 logo prints/ main image Credits: FW24 logo prints/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Fall/Winter 2024 will be seen as a season where, from sweaters to outerwear and for every type of garment in-between, texture and surface interest was a top trend. Prints where they did appear tended to be on the loud side. In addition to the ubiquitous animal prints and menswear patterns, designers returned to using house monograms, logos and slogans in larger sizes than of late. Tracing the Trend In the US, […]
- Item of the week: the university sweaterby news@fashionunited.com (Rachel Douglass) on 27/03/2024 at 06:05
G-Star, Superdry and Adidas. Credits: FashionUnited Marketplace. What it is: The trend for preppy attire continued on the AW24 runway, building on its dominant presence that has kept it consistently relevant in recent years. One aspect among the many that defined the trend for this season was the university/college sweater, a staple to the preppy wardrobe that has become synonymous with many designer collections. The sweater is typically defined by the use of a signature bold typeface […]
- Marcolin posts increase in 2023 sales and profitby news@fashionunited.com (Prachi Singh) on 27/03/2024 at 05:12
Marcolin headquarters Credits: Marcolin SpA Despite the period, characterised by international geopolitical instability and logistical complexity, Marcolin said that the company recorded net sales of 558.3 million euros, up 2 percent at current exchange and 3.8 percent at constant exchange rates. Marcolin further said in a statement that there was a significant increase in terms of margins, with adjusted EBITDA reaching 78.1 million euros, up 27.9 percent compared to 2022, while the adjusted […]
- Vince CEO Jack Schwefel steps downby news@fashionunited.com (Prachi Singh) on 27/03/2024 at 05:01
Vince corner at Neiman Marcus, Dallas Credits: Vince via Facebook Vince Holding chief executive officer Jack Schwefel has resigned from the company. The company’s board of directors has appointed David (Dave) Stefko, current director and former chief financial officer as interim CEO, effective immediately. “The Board thanks Jack for his work in positioning Vince for its next chapter of growth and wishes him the best as he pursues other opportunities,” said Michael Mardy, chairman of the […]
- The collections of Accademia Costume & Moda’s ACM Talents 2024by news@fashionunited.com (Veerle Versteeg) on 26/03/2024 at 18:34
In Pictures A look from Beatrice Bartolocci's final BA fashion collection. Credits: Image courtesy of Accademia Costume & Moda On March 16, the bachelor students of Accademia Costume & Moda’s (ACM) 'costume and fashion: fashion, accessories and costume design' programme presented their final fashion projects in Rome. The ‘Personal Capsule Collection’ is a collaborative collection that unites the individual looks created by the Italian academy’s 20 graduating students. […]
- Uniqlo to open new Oxford Street store in Aprilby news@fashionunited.com (Don-Alvin Adegeest ) on 26/03/2024 at 15:11
Uniqlo at One Oxford Street Credits: Uniqlo Japanese high street brand Uniqlo will open its newest flagship store in Central London on April 18th. The Fast Retailing-operated company will open a 1,300 square meter store across two floors in the West End, offering it signature LifeWear clothing for women, men, kids, and babies, along with collaborations with JW Anderson and Clare Waight Keller. The store will prioritise convenience with digital screens showcasing trending items and aiding […]
- Major fashion brands and retailers face growing water-related risksby news@fashionunited.com (Don-Alvin Adegeest ) on 26/03/2024 at 15:05
Water disruption could affect fashion brands Credits: Pure Path A pioneering report by Planet Tracker has unveilsed significant water-related risks confronting major fashion brands and retailers, including Adidas, Gap, H&M, Inditex, Levi Strauss, Nike, PVH Corp, Ralph Lauren, and VF Corp. Amid escalating water stress in critical manufacturing regions, the report urges companies and investors to prioritise water risk management for sustained long-term viability. Although direct operations […]
- Empowering Retail Innovation: The New York Fashion Tech Lab Announces The 2024 Cohort Featuring 6 Women-Led B2B, Retail Tech Startupsby news@fashionunited.com (Partner) on 26/03/2024 at 14:12
Credits: NY Fashion Tech Lab The Lab, which was established in 2014 by Springboard Enterprises, continues to be the premier program and community for fashion and retail technology founders with its diverse group of retail and brand partners. The New York Fashion Tech Lab, a non-profit program for women-led startups in the sectors of fashion & retail, proudly announces the 11th cohort, joined by industry-leading partners to propel this important initiative. Each year a delegation of […]
- Adidas celebrates heritage styles in latest campaignby news@fashionunited.com (Don-Alvin Adegeest ) on 26/03/2024 at 13:31
AW22 Samba-Kapsel by Pharrell William Credits: Adidas Adidas is banking on its cultural legacy as it spotlights a series of heritage sneakers in its latest campaign. Adidas Originals pays homage to the brand's iconic footwear styles, the Gazelle, Samba, and Handball Spezial, which have held cultural significance across generations, with some like the Samba, having made a big comeback in the last year. The campaign, directed by Vincent Haycock and featuring professional skateboarder Carlisle […]
- Sustainable fashion materials in 2050: a business challenge based on trustby news@fashionunited.com (Anna Roos van Wijngaarden) on 26/03/2024 at 12:42
The Material Symposium of Fashion for Good Credits: Fashion for Good Fashion for Good opened its doors last week to a selection of innovators to present their materials to over 150 visitors. Collectively, they are set to drastically make the textile and fashion industry more sustainable - with equivalent qualities, at a competitive price, and at scale. It was an occasion that had to happen at some point from the innovation platform of 183 startups and scale-ups. Expectations were high in the […]
- Finland’s Stockmann changes name to Lindex Groupby news@fashionunited.com (Rachel Douglass) on 26/03/2024 at 10:49
Credits: Stockmann Finnish department store retailer Stockmann Oyj Abp has announced that it has officially changed its trade name to Lindex Group Oyj, a title that has been registered in the country’s trade register. As such, the company will also be changing its ticker in the Nasdaq Helsinki’s trading system, with its current trading code of the share, Stocks, to be amended to Lindex. Lindex had been mulling a name change for some time, with evidence of such a plan having already become […]
- Miami Swim Week to return with continuation on sustainability-focusby news@fashionunited.com (Rachel Douglass) on 26/03/2024 at 10:33
Willfredo Gerardo SS23, Miami Swim Week. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The annual Miami Swim Week The Shows is gearing up for what is to be its 10th edition this year, once again dedicating its platform to swim and resort wear collections for which runways are scheduled to take place from May 29 to June 3. Over 100 designers are set to descend on the occasion, with 50 events spanning across over 20 locations in the city. The swim week will also continue its sustainability push, a […]
- M&S launches search for junior fashion designer with TV showby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 26/03/2024 at 10:16
M&S campaign image Credits: M&S British high street retailer M&S is teaming up with television network ITV to launch a nationwide search to find its next top fashion designer. The six-part series with the working title ‘M&S: Dress The Nation’ will air on ITV1 and ITVX in early autumn, presented by AJ Odudu and Vernon Kay. The show will document the search process of finding M&S’s next designer “from start to finish,” featuring 10 candidates who will compete to […]
- Kylie Jenner’s KHY announces first-ever retail partnershipby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 26/03/2024 at 09:43
KHY cropped puffer jacket Credits: KHY Kylie Jenner’s fashion brand KHY has made its physical retail debut at Selfridges in the UK after five months as a direct-to-consumer online brand. The retail partnership is described as a “significant stride forward for the brand” and offers a capsule collection of KHY's bestselling pieces in-store and online at Selfridges.com as it looks to solidify its status as "a disruptor in the fashion sphere". KHY will be available for two weeks on the 2nd […]
- Fossil Group appoints two new members to boardby news@fashionunited.com (Rachel Douglass) on 26/03/2024 at 09:35
Credits: Fossil, Facebook Fossil Group has announced two new independent director appointments to its board as part of an ongoing “refreshment and governance excellence” strategy. Eugene Davis, who will also serve as a member of the Audit Committee, has experiences on the boards of a number of firms in various industries and has managed, restructured and liquidated businesses across multiple sectors. He currently serves as the chairman and CEO of consultancy firm Pirinate Consulting […]
- Jennifer Sey launches new activewear lineby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 26/03/2024 at 09:17
XX-XY Athletics campaign Credits: XX-XY Athletics In Pictures Former Levi Strauss & Co. executive and former competitive gymnast Jennifer Sey has launched her own direct-to-consumer athletic apparel brand, XX-XY Athletics. Sey, who was Levi’s brand president, has launched XX-XY Athletics to offer “best in class” premium casual athletic clothing that also focuses on brand messaging that is “being brave, telling the truth, and protecting women’s sports”. XX-XY Athletics […]
- Esprit Swiss subsidiary files for insolvency, executive director steps downby news@fashionunited.com (Rachel Douglass) on 26/03/2024 at 09:12
Credits: Esprit The Swiss subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Esprit has filed for insolvency as it looks to reorganise the business amid an “economic slowdown”. Esprit Switzerland Retail AG (ESRA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, has commenced with the insolvency proceedings in the court of Switzerland and said it will now focus on a “comprehensive reorganisation” and “strengthening its business with wholesale and franchise partners”. In a regulatory filing with the stock […]
- Dr. Martens launches reclaimed leather collectionby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 26/03/2024 at 09:07
Dr. Martens Genix Nappa collection Credits: Dr. Martens In Pictures British heritage footwear brand Dr. Martens is continuing to push its sustainability initiatives with its first collection made from reclaimed leather. The Genix Nappa collection has been fully made from reclaimed leather using leather offcuts from tanneries that would have otherwise been destined for landfill. The offcuts are put through a process to separate the leather fibres before re-entangling them to produce a roll of […]
- Asos H1 sales fall 18 percentby news@fashionunited.com (Prachi Singh) on 26/03/2024 at 08:45
Asos Credits: Asos Asos sales declined by 18 percent for the 26 weeks to March 3, 2024, which the company said was broadly in-line with the guidance that P4 FY23 trends were expected to continue through H1 FY24. The company’s full-year guidance remains unchanged, including a 5 to 15 percent sales decline, positive adjusted EBITDA, inventory back to pre-Covid levels, and positive cash generation, reducing net debt. Commenting on the trading update, José Antonio Ramos Calamonte, chief […]
- Pierpaolo Piccioli's legacy: Modern couture, 'PP Pink' and humanity at Valentinoby news@fashionunited.com (Jule Scott) on 26/03/2024 at 08:33
Valentino Haute Couture FW23 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The fashion industry has always been characterised by change, but Pierpaolo Piccioli's departure from Valentino still came as a surprise. The designer's departure after more than two decades with the Italian fashion house comes just a few weeks after his last autumn/winter 2024 collection - a collection that now leads us to speculate about its significance. Were the all-black ensembles to be interpreted as harbingers of a change […]
- Haus Labs by Lady Gaga expands in Europeby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 26/03/2024 at 08:27
Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Lip Glaze Credits: Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Beauty Science-driven, clean make-up brand Haus Labs by Lady Gaga is expanding across 12 new countries in Europe with Sephora. The beauty brand will arrive in Sephora stores and online from March 26 in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, and Germany. It will also be online only in Switzerland, Greece, Romania, Poland and the Czech Republic. The move comes after a successful launch in the UK with Sephora, as Lady […]
- End. appoints Steve Crease as new COOby news@fashionunited.com (Rachel Douglass) on 26/03/2024 at 08:15
End Milan store. Credits: End. Streetwear retailer End. has appointed Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) veteran Steve Crease as its new chief operating officer. Crease served at the luxury retail group for over 20 years in a variety of increasingly senior positions, the most recent being global director of operations for the luxury division, a role he held for over seven years. Other positions he had at the company included director of operations EMEA and APAC, head of logistics and head of trade and […]
- Valentino cancels upcoming men's and couture catwalk showsby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 26/03/2024 at 08:13
Valentino Fall/Winter 2024, Menswear Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Italian fashion house Valentino has announced it will not present at Paris Men's Fashion Week and Haute Couture Week in June, following Pierpaolo Piccioli's exit last week as creative director. Piccioli confirmed on Friday, March 22, that he was leaving Valentino after 25 years at the label, eight of which were as the sole creative director of the Italian luxury brand. He initially shared the title with Maria Grazia […]
- CPHFW releases first sustainability requirements revisions - what does this mean for participating brands?by news@fashionunited.com (Simone Preuss) on 26/03/2024 at 08:11
SS23 looks by Rabens Saloner, Remain and Raeburn (left to right) at Copenhagen Fashion Week. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight In 2020, as the first fashion week, Copenhagen Fashion Week developed its own sustainability requirements in collaboration with Danish consultancies Rambøll and In Futurum and the Danish industry association Dansk Fashion and Textile. Since then, participating brands have been selected based on a carefully weighted point system, which considers both impact and […]
- Marks & Spencer appoints Hugo Boss’ head of design to head menswearby news@fashionunited.com (Rachel Douglass) on 26/03/2024 at 07:59
M&S store, Kingsley Village Credits: Marks & Spencer British department store Marks & Spencer has announced the appointment of Callum Briggs as its new head of menswear design, a role he will take up from June. Briggs joins the company from Hugo Boss, where he had been for over three years, first as senior menswear designer for Boss Outerwear and Leather, then most recently as head of design. Prior to the German fashion label, Briggs had served in junior and assistant designer […]
- Rhone adds two new board members, to debut women's collection in Mayby news@fashionunited.com (Prachi Singh) on 26/03/2024 at 05:02
Tess Roering and Jimmy Pitaro Credits: Rhone Rhone, the performance lifestyle brand dedicated to championing mental fitness, has appointed Tess Roering, who previously held executive leadership roles at CorePower Yoga and Athleta, and Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN chairman, to its board of directors. The company said in a release that Roering and Pitaro will be part of the company’s board consisting of Nate Checketts, CEO & co-founder of Rhone; Dave Checketts, managing partner of Checketts Partners […]
- Zara owner Inditex workers protest after record profitsby news@fashionunited.com (AFP) on 26/03/2024 at 04:14
Group of Inditex store workers called by CCOO on Friday, March 22, 2024. Credits: CCOO. Workers at Inditex's Zara and other big name stores protested outside the company shops across Spain on Friday to demand better benefits after the world's biggest fashion retailer reported record profits and raised shareholder payouts. Blowing whistles and waving union flags, around 100 people demonstrated outside the flagship Bershka store on Madrid's main avenue, the Gran Via, according to an AFP reporter […]
- Texhibition Istanbul on the right track: Growth continuesby news@fashionunited.com (Press Club) on 25/03/2024 at 15:33
Texhibition Istanbul, March 2024 Credits: İTHİB The fifth edition of the Texhibition Istanbul Fabric and Textile Accessories Fair from 6 to 8 March 2024, organised by İTKİB Fuarcılık A.Ş. in cooperation with the Istanbul Textile Exporters Association (İTHİB), presented 557 exhibitors showcasing the entire range of the textile supplying section: from woven and knitted fabrics to accessories and artificial leather. A new addition was a separate hall for yarns and denim, the […]
- Woolrich FW24 Collectionby news@fashionunited.com (Press Club) on 25/03/2024 at 14:31
Credits: Woolrich Woolrich's Fall/Winter 2024 collection embarks on a journey into authentic American tradition, aiming to redefine the contemporary style codes of outdoor wardrobes. The transitional garments are meticulously crafted to ensure a high level of functionality, seamlessly blending with an urban attitude that embodies refined aesthetics. Unexpected red and lime yellow shades brighten up the color palette in the men’s collection, illuminating technical fabrics such as GORE-TEX and […]
- US retailers embrace transformative potential of AIby news@fashionunited.com (Don-Alvin Adegeest ) on 25/03/2024 at 13:20
Sojo Selfridges AI generated campaign Credits: Sojo The US retail landscape is witnessing a surge of interest in artificial intelligence (AI), with industry giants such as Lowe’s, Walmart, Victoria’s Secret, and Rent the Runway significantly increasing their investments in AI technologies, as reported by Barron’s. While AI has been a fixture in retail operations for some time, the emergence of generative AI signifies a frontier of innovation, harnessing advanced machine learning to […]
- Ben Sherman begins UK store roll-outby news@fashionunited.com (Rachel Douglass) on 25/03/2024 at 11:40
Ben Sherman campaign imagery. Credits: Ben Sherman. Menswear label Ben Sherman is beginning the roll out of its monobrand stores as part of an ongoing multi-year deal with BSI Apparel. The agreement was made last year between the retail group and Ben Sherman’s parent company Marquee Brands, which handed over the licensing rights to BSI with the goal of bringing the label back to UK high streets. As such, the companies set about on a strategy to put “significant investments” into […]
- Matalan launches ‘multi million’ brand platform dedicated to ‘family moments’by news@fashionunited.com (Rachel Douglass) on 25/03/2024 at 11:09
Matalan campaign imagery. Credits: Matalan. British retailer Matalan has revealed a new brand platform dedicated to families as part of its ongoing business transformation. With the goal of showing families that “we get you, and we’ve got you”, the platform looks to “celebrate the reality of everyday family moments”, marking a return to “family roots” for the retailer in a bid to cater to this demographic once again. The feature was launched alongside a kick-off campaign, […]
- La Prairie names new chief executiveby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 25/03/2024 at 11:03
La Prairie - Estelle Létang, chief executive officer from April 1 Credits: La Prairie Beauty Prestige beauty and skincare brand La Prairie, owned by Beiersdorf, has appointed Estelle Létang as its new chief executive officer, effective April 1. Létang, who has more than 21 years’ experience at The Estée Lauder Companies, working on brands including Darphin, La Mer & Jo Malone London, will be responsible for driving La Prairie’s strategic direction and long-term vision. In addition, […]
- LN-CC re-opens London store with refreshed visionby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 25/03/2024 at 10:48
LN-CC Credits: LN-CC In Pictures Premium independent LN-CC has reopened its east London store, located at 18-24 Shacklewell Lane, for the first time since the pandemic with a refreshed vision rooted in visual storytelling aimed at redefining retail as an experiential shopping experience. LN-CC partnered with British set designer Gary Card, who first collaborated on the space when it launched in 2010, to design an immersive space to house its unique curation of luxury fashion and streetwear, […]
- Deeply moved: Momoka Sato wins grand prize at ITS Contest 2023by news@fashionunited.com (Caitlyn Terra) on 25/03/2024 at 10:36
A visibly shaken Momoka Sato receives the ITS Arcademy Award. Credits: Caitlyn Terra / FashionUnited The winners of the ITS (International Talent Support) Contest 2023 have been announced. While Japanese designer Momoka Sato went home with the grand prize ITS Arcadamy Award, this year's Jury Special Award was divided between two finalists: Ju Bao and Richard Fairbey. A total of 13 awards were distributed throughout the event in Trieste, Italy, which took place over the weekend. Sato's work is […]
- OTB acquires majority stake in Calzaturificio Stephenby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 25/03/2024 at 10:31
OTB ‘M.A.D.E. Made in Italy, Made Perfectly’ campaign Credits: OTB Luxury fashion group OTB has acquired a majority stake in Italian footwear manufacturer Calzaturificio Stephen, a long-standing OTB supplier that has provided luxury footwear for the Group brands. The acquisition is part of the OTB’s long-term strategy to acquire high-profile know-how and production capacity in product categories of “strategic importance for the development of the brands in the OTB portfolio” as it […]
- Selfridges CFO steps down after just four monthsby news@fashionunited.com (Rachel Douglass) on 25/03/2024 at 10:22
Credits: Selfridges media centre British department store giant Selfridges has lost yet another chief financial officer in the space of four months amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding its future. According to a filing with the UK’s Companies House, Preetha McCann has stepped down from the luxury retailer, with media reports suggesting that the exit was due to opportunities elsewhere. McCann confirmed her departure in a statement on LinkedIn, where she said: “I have stepped away from my […]
- Roger Federer launches first eyewear collectionby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 25/03/2024 at 10:16
Oliver Peoples Roger Federer inaugural eyewear collection Credits: Oliver Peoples In Pictures Tennis legend Roger Federer has launched his debut eyewear collection with Oliver Peoples, after signing an exclusive licensing deal with eyewear manufacturer EssilorLuxottica in May 2023. The four-collection partnership under Roger Federer’s ‘RF’ brand and Oliver Peoples brands launches with a six-piece line, including four sunglasses and two shield frames. Each pair has been designed for […]
- Brunello Cucinelli reveals first eyewear collection under EssilorLuxotticaby news@fashionunited.com (Rachel Douglass) on 25/03/2024 at 09:50
Brunello Cucinelli reveals first eyewear collection under EssilorLuxottica. Credits: Brunello Cucinelli. Italian fashion house Brunello Cucinelli has revealed its first eyewear collection through its partnership with EssilorLuxottica, set to go on sale globally. The label, which signed a 10-year licensing agreement with the manufacturer in November 2022, had previously stepped into the category through a 2021 collaboration with Oliver Peoples, an EssilorLuxottica-owned brand. Now, however, the […]
- 66°North names new strategy and business development directorby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 25/03/2024 at 09:48
66°North SS24 campaign Credits: 66°North B-Corp outerwear brand 66°North have appointed Josefine Laigaard as its strategy and business development director. The move is part of the company’s continued expansion and strategy plans to become the first truly global Icelandic brand and Laigaard has been appointed to play an integral role in the expansion plans and will be working in the brand’s new satellite head office in Copenhagen in close cooperate with the HQ in Reykjavik. Laigaard has […]
- LPP expands used clothing donation schemeby news@fashionunited.com (Danielle Wightman-Stone) on 25/03/2024 at 09:34
LPP recycling scheme Credits: LPP Polish clothing company LPP, which operates brands including Reserve, is expanding its used clothing collection programme to foreign markets. LPP began accepting donated used clothes from any brand in 2018. Initially, only selected Reserved showrooms were part of the scheme and was gradually expanded to cover further brands and locations in Poland. Last year, the initiative covered the whole stationary sales network in Poland where LPP collaborated with St. […]
- Nike faces backlash for England’s controversial Euro 2024 kitby news@fashionunited.com (Rachel Douglass) on 25/03/2024 at 09:14
Nike's Euro 2024 kit for England. Credits: England Football. Sportswear giant Nike has responded to backlash over its controversial England kit for the upcoming Euro 2024, which had garnered wide-spread criticism from football players and politicians alike. The kit in question features an alteration on England’s St George’s flag, which has been changed from the standard red and white colourway to appear as a red, purple, black and purple cross. Responding to the controversial change, […]
- Kuyichi offers clothing repairs to your doorstep via MENDEDby news@fashionunited.com (Partner) on 25/03/2024 at 08:38
Credits: Kuyichi x MENDED We seem to have forgotten about repairing clothes. Only some people have a garment maker they visit regularly. If we want to move towards a circular clothing industry, repair has an important role to play. That is why Kuyichi, known as a sustainable denim pioneer, and MENDED, a platform offering effortless clothing repairs, have joined forces. With this collaboration, they not only want to extend the lifespan of clothes but also make a statement against the disposable […]
- Manolo Blahnik teams up with Bluebell Group for Hong Kong expansionby news@fashionunited.com (Rachel Douglass) on 25/03/2024 at 08:25
Manolo Blahnik store in Hong Kong's Lee Gardens. Credits: Manolo Blahnik. Manolo Blahnik Group has expanded its existing partnership with luxury brand operator Bluebell Group, forming a joint venture dedicated to the Hong Kong market. This latest agreement by the duo, which currently operate partnerships in Asia regions like Japan, Malaysia and Singapore, looks to further support the brand’s wider strategic growth plans in the Asia Pacific region. Their first step is the opening of a […]
- Former North Face creative head appointed at Nikeby news@fashionunited.com (Rachel Douglass) on 25/03/2024 at 08:07
Nike store in Tokyo. Credits: Nike. Sportswear giant Nike has appointed a new face to lead its design team in the form of Tim Hamilton, a former creative head at The North Face. Hamilton announced the move in a LinkedIn post, where he stated: “After five plus years of leading global creative at The North Face, I am thrilled to announce my next chapter at Nike. “It is an honour to join such an innovative and inspiring team. Looking forward to what’s to come.” Prior to The North Face, […]
- Brands’ new sustainability missions – How Lectra solutions help to deliver, efficientlyby news@fashionunited.com (Partner) on 25/03/2024 at 08:07
Credits: Lectra - General Illustration Job descriptions change over time. The same goes for fashion brands: while they still sell clothes, their responsibility now extends beyond the counter or the click. They are held accountable for each step before and each potential step after. And for a good reason: sustainability! And good news: there are tools for this! Over the past few decades, the fashion industry has become more complex, with shifts occurring on all fronts. Creation is now limitless […]
- The Aid by Trade Foundation’s cotton conference: from carbon sequestration to regenerative agriculture and technologyby news@fashionunited.com (Simone Preuss) on 25/03/2024 at 07:21
Christian Barthel, Sanjay Gupta, Shivani Gupta, Arindama Banerjee, R.R. Vinod and Jean-Claude Talon (left to right) discussing the role of artificial intelligence in the cotton supply chain. Credits: FashionUnited EXCLUSIVE At the annual conference of the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) from 11th to 13th March in Mumbai, India, around 100 experts, researchers and specialists from all over the world came together to discuss current challenges and solutions in the field of sustainable cotton and […]
- New Textile Product Manager and Designer course to launch in Italyby news@fashionunited.com (Don-Alvin Adegeest ) on 25/03/2024 at 06:47
Etro fabrics for its bespoke service Credits: Etro/L52 Agency Italy’s booming textile industry is to see a new educational course of Textile Product Manager and Designer course launch by Its Academy Machina Lonati, Confindustria Como, and Enfapi Como, commencing in October 2024 at the Enfapi Center in Lurate Caccivio. The course offers a comprehensive two-year program aimed at cultivating expertise in textile design and production, reported Pambianco. With a curriculum focusing on market […]
- Copenhagen Fashion Week is set to ban collections featuring exotic skinsby news@fashionunited.com (Don-Alvin Adegeest ) on 25/03/2024 at 06:30
Deadwood collection “Uplifted” SS24 Credits: Copenhagen Fashion Week. Copenhagen Fashion Week is set to ban collections featuring exotic skins or feathers from its runways starting next year, aligning with its broader commitment to sustainability. The move reflects the fashion industry's growing scrutiny of controversial materials, with the Danish capital aiming to lead the way in eco-friendly practices. Brands participating in the event will need to meet stricter sustainability standards, […]
- Marimekko's sales increase by 5 percent in 2023by news@fashionunited.com (Prachi Singh) on 25/03/2024 at 03:57
Marimekko store Credits: Marimekko The Marimekko Group’s net sales in 2023 grew by 5 percent to 174,105 thousand euros boosted by the growth of international wholesale sales and good development in Finnish retail sales. In total, international sales grew by 10 percent and net sales in Finland by 1 percent to 98,914 thousand euros. “Marimekko’s profitable growth continued in 2023. During the latter part of 2023, Marimekko expanded into three new markets: Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam. […]
- World Water Day: initiatives by the textile and apparel industryby news@fashionunited.com (Simone Preuss) on 22/03/2024 at 16:39
Clean water from the well. Credits: Martin J. Kielmann via Aid by Trade Foundation Water is essential for life - for humans, animals and plants. However, one in four people in the world have no access to clean drinking water; many areas are drought-prone while others are wasting water. World Water Day on 22 March draws attention to these problems, but is also an opportunity for companies and organisations to highlight their efforts and initiatives. FashionUnited has put together a few. […]
- Shein announces winner of Shein X Global design challengeby news@fashionunited.com (Veerle Versteeg) on 22/03/2024 at 16:01
Amy Sala, winner of the Shein X Global Challenge 2023 presenting her design during last year's edition. Credits: Photo : F Julienne Chinese fast fashion brand Shein has announced the winner of its global design challenge. Eleonora Falcone beat out the nine finalists that were shortlisted by the jury last week. By winning this year’s contest, the Italian designer has joined the retailer’s Shein X Designer Incubator Programme and was able to take home 10,000 euros in prize money. Falcone’s […]