Raf Simons, the guest of honor at the 90th edition of Italian men’s wear trade fair Pitti Uomo, presented his Spring/Summer 2017 collection to much fanfare on Thursday, June 16. For his catwalk showcase, Simons transformed the Stazione Leopolda in Florence into a department store a la Simons. The former head designer of Dior was […]
Trendstop’s trend experts bring you the latest directional themes for commercial translation as well as key product applications and inspiring imagery. Our team have analyzed and identified the trends that will impact on commercial fashion ranges and will continue to develop over the coming summer season across apparel, footwear and accessories categories. This week, FashionUnited […]
Sportswear giant Adidas has come ahead of brands including Zara, Nike, Uniqlo and H&M to be named the ‘most relevant’ fashion brand to both Gen-Y and Gen-Z in China. RTG Consulting Group surveyed 4,000 of China’s Gen-Y, also known as Millennials, born between about 1980 and 2000, and Gen-Z, the group born since just before […]
The beret has come a long way since its humble beginnings as the headgear of choice for pelota players in the Basque country, becoming a must-have accessory as far afield as China. The jaunty topper preferred by Che Guevara and Pablo Picasso added a saucy touch to Monica Lewinsky’s look in a famous photo of […]
For their 30th anniversary, Diesel plans on pulling out all of the stops. They will be marking the celebration in Japan with a “big boom” according to creative director Nicola Formichetti. On September 6, they will debut their fall collection with a fashion show, which will be available in stores and online that same day. […]
Giorgio Armani has urged Britain to the European Union, warning that the bloc would be worse off without England’s cutting edge influence on fashion and design. “I’m in favour of the British staying in Europe,” the legendary Italian designer said in Milan, where the latest menswear shows wrapped up on Tuesday with the unveiling of […]
To receive your VIP pass, register here : LE BOOK, the international reference for fashion, photography, moving image and advertising, presents the latest edition of CONNECTIONS: the first and only custom-made tradeshow for creatives worldwide – taking place at the Old Truman Brewery in London on Wednesday 19th & Thursday 20th October WHAT IS IT? […]
Following collaborations with Comme des Garçons and Vivienne Westwood, the Cambridge Satchel Company has teamed up with eco-friendly Brazilian footwear brand Melissa on a collection of bubblegum-scented satchels. Created in Brazil, the Melissa x Cambridge Satchel Company collection reworks the classic 11 inch satchel into one of Melissa’s recognisable, playful plastic creations. The satchel is […]
Spanish fashion retailer Mango has outlined its sustainable and social commitments in its 12th sustainability report, for the financial year 2015. The updated report, which was made in accordance with the international guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative, describes in detail all social, economic, employment and environmental aspects undertaken by Mango as part of its […]
UK designers have stated that they wish to remain in Europe for the upcoming EU referendum, according to a survey by the British Fashion Council. Close to 300 designers responded to the survey with 90 percent sending a clear message that they wanted to stay in Europe, while only 4.3 percent said that they would […]
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