Milan Fashion Week: Prada SS17 review
By Prada is one of the few brands who brings context to the ugly-chic aesthetic, and its spring summer 2017 runway collection was no different. If this collection was to be summed up in one item, it would have to be the blouse: it came seventies-style with exaggerated collars, in contrast florals, checks, ginghams, solids, stripes […]
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Kate Spade to launch wearable tech collection
New York accessories company Kate Spade is to launch a wearable tech collection that will be available from November this year. The collection will feature a smartwatch, a bangle tracker and silicone tracker, with prices set to range from 125 to 250 dollars at retail. The collection will initially be sold on the company’s website […]
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International Woolmark Prize announces Judges for Regional finals 2016/2017
London – The International Woolmark Prize has announced the judging panels for the next cycle of its annual competition, which honours the most innovation womenswear and menswear designers and their use of wool. This year’s competition is set to welcome industry experts to serve as judges once more, as well as acclaimed designers Jason Wu, […]
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Fashion industry statistics infographics part 1: the USA
The global fashion market is a leading industry well known for key players, such as Inditex, LVMH, H&M and Nike and is valued at 3 trillion dollars, or 3,000 billion US dollars. The first installment of FashionUnited’s new series takes a closer look at the fashion market in the United States. The United States is […]
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Emmys red carpet: red, black, yellow – and plunging necklines
Los Angeles – Hollywood’s A-list sparkled in the California sunlight on the red carpet Sunday for the Emmy Awards, television’s top honors. Bright colors — red, yellow and emerald green — dominated the annual fashion parade, but basic black was still a winner. Unusual dress cutouts provided visual allure, and plunging necklines were plentiful. The […]
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Central Saint Martins tops global fashion school ranking
For the second year in a row, Central Saint Martins in London has been named the top global fashion school by the Business of Fashion’s annual ranking that includes 54 institutions from 17 countries. The ranking is based on 60 key data points gathered from surveys completed by more than 10,000 current students and alumni, […]
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Alber Elbaz to collaborate with Uniqlo?
Former Lanvin creative director Alber Elbaz could be the next big designer to join forces with fast fashion chain Uniqlo. According to sources of Women’s Wear Daily, the Israeli designer is in talks with Uniqlo’s parent Fast Retailing regarding some type of collaboration, although neither party has chosen to comment. Elbaz, who served as creative […]
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Tim Cahill launches on JD.com
Soccer star Tim Cahill, who is now also a fashion businessman, has launched his brand, Cahillphus, in China by launching on Alibaba’s competitor JD.com. Cahill, who hails from Australia, is currently playing for Hangzhou Greentown F.C. He previously played for Everton in England. His line is sold at retailers including Topman, Glue Store, Myer Department […]
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Fausto Puglisi debuts at Pitti Uomo 90
The backdrop of Florence’s rich art history seemed the perfect launchpad for Fausto Puglisi’s Pitti Uomo debut. The Italian designer combined his womenswear Resort alongside his first men’s Spring Summer 2017 collection and unveiled both in a disused train station. Puglisi’s design signatures are color-blocking, bias cuts, metal appliqués and hand embroideries, many of which […]
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Adidas Yeezy to launch mini-me Boost sneaker
Sportswear and children’s wear are two of the fastest rising categories in fashion, which is why perhaps Adidas’ Yeezy brand with Kanye West is launching for kids. The company announced it will debut the Yeezy Boost 350, a mini-me version of its successful trainer which last year changed the look of athletic footwear. Like the […]
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