Marc Jacobs to relaunch 90s grunge collection
London – Marc Jacobs is to re-issue his infamous 90s grunge collection he designed for Perry Ellis. Available for resort 2019, the story of Jacobs designing a collection based on Seattle’s burgeoning grunge scene is a pinnacle in the history of fashion. In the early nineties Jacobs was creative director of Perry Ellis and for…
MPs demand fashion bosses reveal environmental records
The Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee has written to the UK’s ten leading fashion retailers, including Marks and Spencer, Primark, Next, and the Arcadia Group, to submit evidence to the Committee’s inquiry into the sustainability of the fashion industry, to state what steps they are taking to reduce the environmental and social impact of…
In pictures: C&A soon to launch bridal collection
Fast fashion chain C&A is dipping its toes into bridalwear. The Dutch retailer will offer eight styles of wedding dresses and jumpsuits, priced between 29,90 euros and 179,90 euro. The collection will be available on the retailer’s e-commerce and select European stores from March 28, 2019. Asked by FashionUnited whether customers can expect wedding dresses…
Moschino to show men’s collection in Rome
Rome if you want to, Rome around the world. You can join Jeremy Scott and Moschino there now too. The luxury brand has announced they plan on showing their men’s 2019 show and women’s pre-fall 2019 collections with a runway show to be held on January 8. “I have chosen to show the collection in…
Happy Socks unveils limited-edition Andy Warhol collection
New York – For fall/winter 2018, sock and underwear company Happy Socks is celebrating acclaimed pop artist Andy Warhol with a limited-edition capsule collection. The collaboration is a timeless tribute to Warhol’s life, work and quest to make art accessible for all. Considered the preeminent American artist of the 20th Century, Warhol challenged the world…
In pictures: Scotch & Soda to launch its first shoe collection
Dutch couture label Scotch & Soda will soon offer footwear too. Available from 2019 in select stores and the brand’s e-commerce, the collection will include four styles for both men and women: a sneaker, a shoe, a beach slide and a boot, in materials such as raffia weave and snakeskin. Prices will range from 80…
Streetwear trend gives way for more tailoring, says Joyce merchandising head
In a metropolis notorious for streets lined with luxury flagship stores, Joyce has set itself apart as a select high fashion destination. The Hong Kong multi-brand boutique has also opened two stores in Shanghai and Beijing. FashionUnited spoke to Michael Mok, General Merchandise Manager of Joyce, who scouts talent around the world and introduced labels…
The year of ‘meme fashion’: the most-searched brands and trends of 2018
More than 80 million shoppers from 120 countries used fashion search engine Lyst in 2018. But what were they looking for? One no longer has to wonder, for the company has published its annual report of the year’s most-searched brands, products and trends. Turns out 2018 was “the year of meme fashion”, with unusual items…
‘Eco laundry vending machines’: A step towards a greener future?
While many people are aware that the fashion sector is an industry with a huge environmental footprint, far fewer know about the harmful effect that washing and drying our clothes also has on the environment. A 2010 study by the Guardian showed that 2.4 kilograms of CO2 are released during a standard 40 degrees celcius…
Pinterest predicts fashion trends for 2019
Pinterest has revealed that men will be searching for watches, light-wash denim and corduroy, while women will continue to be searching for statement trainers, bamboo structured handbags, as well as sustainable fashion. Each month more than 250 million people around the world discover ideas to try across categories like travel, wellness, fashion, entertaining and more,…