The It Bag Part I: History of the It Bag
By New York – At some point in the 90s, It bags became one of the ultimate markers of status and high fashion tastes. If there is one category of luxury goods that remains more coveted than any other, arguably even diamonds, it would be handbags. So-called It bags are a category of handbags that meet […]
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Infographic – Will TK Maxx’s return to the Benelux be a top or flop?
Best known for its deeply discounted designer label products and home furnishing, which sell at 20 percent to 60 percent under the recommended retail price, TK Maxx has managed to maintain consumer appeal over the years, which has allowed its parent company TJX Companies to hold a strong position within the global off-price retailing market. […]
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Mountain Warehouse to launch women’s athletic collection
Outdoor retailer Mountain Warehouse is capitalising on the UK’s 6 billion pound sportswear market by launching a new women’s athletic clothing brand and opening dedicated stores. Called Zatki, the collection features 350 items for activities including yoga, running, skiing, dance and swimming, as well as gym wear. Prices for the affordable line range from 5-250 […]
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Key Materials on the Catwalk Trends for Spring/Summer 2016
As the Trendstop experts continue to analyse the latest developments emerging from the Spring/Summer 2016 shows, we present FashionUnited readers with a sneak peek at three essential materials trends highlighted on the catwalks of the world’s fashion capitals this season. Updating womenswear collections with innovative plays on texture and surface, a wealth of new innovations […]
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Balmain is launching a children’s line
Olivier Rousteing’s Balmain Army is going to have some young recruits as the French fashion house has confirmed that it is launching a children’s line in June. The 55-piece collection is aimed at boys and girls aged from six to 14, and is set to be produced in-house, rather than through a licensee, as many […]
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Appetite for sporting goods and ‘athleisure’ wear yet to be sated
London – It seems as if consumer demand for sportswear and sporting goods has yet to wane, as 2015 was marked as the year of the ‘athleisure’ wear in the UK thanks to an exponential growth within the product category. According to International real estate advisor, Savills, the sales of sporting goods grew faster than […]
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WRAP publishes clothing durability guide for retailers and brands
UK advocate for sustainability within the fashion industry, WRAP, has published a new guide to help retailers produce and sell more sustainable clothes. According to the organization, retailers and brands alike can make a “significant difference” to the life-cycle of clothes by introducing a few simple changes within the design and manufacturing stages. To help […]
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Alexander McQueen returns to London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week may be losing Jonathan Saunders, but it will mark the return of Alexander McQueen, who will show its Autumn Winter 2016 collection in London instead of Paris. This will mark the brand’s first womenswear catwalk in London since the death of its founder in 2010. The show is scheduled during London Fashion […]
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Oscar de la Renta denies use of elephant skins
American fashion house Oscar de la Renta has denied allegations the company has used elephant skins to make its accessories products. The allegations came from PETA who on its website stated de la Renta used the hides from elephants, who are classified as an endangered species. “This afternoon, PETA posted on its website a claim […]
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Keds enlists celebrities to mark centennial year
Footwear brand Keds is championing female empowerment to mark its centennial year with the launch of the ‘Ked Collective’ featuring group of female creative entrepreneurs and celebrities including Ciara and Allison Williams. “As we celebrate our centennial year, we are thrilled to introduce the world to the new Keds Collective, a group of inspiring women […]
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