MPs to examine sustainability of fashion industry
MPs are to investigate the environmental impact of disposable ‘fast fashion’ and the wider clothing industry in a new inquiry launched by the Environmental Audit Committee. The inquiry, launched today, June 22, will examine the carbon, resource use and water footprint of clothing throughout its lifecycle and supply chain, as well look at ideas on…
Demand for Gucci extends to luxury re-sale market
Some things are better the second time around. Especially if that something is Gucci and for sale at discount prices. This week The RealReal, the leading luxury consignment company, released its mid-year luxury resale report with exclusive data charting marketplace trends, bestselling brands and emerging designers in luxury resale. With access to data across a…
Spring Summer 2019 Outdoor Retailer Trade Show Overview
The Trendstop trade show team give FashionUnited readers an exclusive insight into this seasons Outdoor Retailer event. Located at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, the show focusses on the latest technological innovations in specialist sportwear and outdoor performance gear. Hiking, climbing, camping, mountaineering and ski are just some of the market aspects covered, while…
Chiara Ferragni weds in custom Dior couture
Popular blogger and accessories designer Chiara Ferragni wed Italian rapper Federico Lucia, better known as Fedez, in an elaborate outdoor ceremony in Noto, Sicily, on Saturday, where she wore three specially designed Dior haute couture gowns designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri. Ferragni, who has more than 14.5 million followers on Instagram, turned her blog into…
J.Crew launches marketplace and debuts diversity campaign
The fanfare this week may have seen all the noise reverberate around New York fashion week, but collegiate brand J.Crew launched a new online selling platform, which has so far been kept rather quiet. Called the J.Crew Marketplace, the new service which started in May, allows third-party sellers to list items on its website. Payments…
Sanrio collaborates with Megan Bomgaars
Sanrio, the global lifestyle brand best known for pop icon Hello Kitty, has announced an “empowering” capsule collection of fashion graphic T-shirts with artist, entrepreneur and Megology brand founder, Megan Bomgaars. Star of Emmy Award-winning US docuseries ‘Born This Way,’ which follows a group of young adults born with Down syndrome who pursue their passions…
Linder explores acceptance of self and relationships at NYFW: Men’s
Down with traditional notions of masculinity! Oh, and also remember to love yourself. Such was the crux of the idea at Linder’s spring/summer 2019 NYFW: Men’s presentation. New York is fresh off of pride month, and while fashion choices symbolizing the strife of gay men are often commercialized with rainbow flags, Linder took on what…
Gant launches suits that can go in the washing machine
Gant wants you to say goodbye to the constant visits to the dry cleaner. The brand has announced a capsule collection in which all suits can go in the washing machine. Featuring both men’s and women’s styles, the capsule is to be available at Gant’s stores and website later this month, with prices ranging between…
Topshop to collaborate with Michael Halpern
London – British retailer Topshop has announced its next designer collaboration is with London Fashion Week designer Michael Halpern, who will design a 28-piece collection available from November. Halpern, who is known for his Studio 54-inspired American glamour combined with couture house detailing, will be designing a collection of partywear for the high street in…
Long awaited Guess and Sean Wotherspoon collaboration hits retailers
The latest pieces from Guess and Sean Wotherspoon’s colorful line of ‘90s sendup pieces have hit online retailers. Inspired by California’s rich landscape, the collection was initially unveiled at a Los Angeles Farmer’s Market event in May. Featuring color blocked hoodies, T-shirts and dyed denim jackets – many of the items are adorned with vintage…