Month: March 2019

Inspired by Copenhagen Fashion Week which took place last month, FashionUnited is looking at the Nordic codes that inspire the slow life trends. In the region, sustainable products and organic materials are synonymous with low consumption. From furniture to decorations, Scandinavian design is distinguished by its minimalism and functionality. Scandinavian style, which has become increasingly…

Chanel has launched sunglasses on its UK e-commerce platform, a first indication its fashion may soon follow. The French luxury brand previously sold only cosmetics online in the UK, whilst in the US it launched eyewear in 2015. Perfume and cosmetics may be the driving force of Chanel’s profit, however with 192 stores the brand…

British fashion designer Stella McCartney has recreated the iconic Adidas Stan Smith trainer by crafting it from vegetarian leather for the first time. McCartney, a lifelong vegetarian, doesn’t use any leather or fur in her designs, and has created the leather-free trainers from 100 percent recycled polyester, and restyled them with her portrait on the…

Karl Lagerfeld, who turns 85 years old today, is showing no signs of slowing down. The fashion designer, who serves as creative director for Chanel, Fendi and his eponymous label, has announced a partnership with Puma. On his Instagram account, Lagerfeld said a collaborative capsule collection with items for both men and women is to…

Make New York Fashion Week great again. That’s been the thought of many industry veterans these past few seasons who have felt like New York Fashion Week isn’t what it used to be. There’s been the reminiscing about the days at Bryant Park and the designers who have come and gone, but this upcoming season,…

Trendstop’s catwalk experts bring you the most inspirational shows direct from one of fashion’s most extravagant and influential events. Despite running for only five days a packed Paris schedule saw a host of designers bring out fashion’s fantasy side. The season lost none of their artistry or atelier specialisms, but a more youthful, modern vibe…

New bright and colourful footwear brand Coloko has announced it is launching for spring/summer 2019 to offer young women and men sustainable, fun flip flops, sandals and pumps. Designed in the UK, Coloko is aiming to offer diverse styles that are 100 percent recyclable, vegan-friendly and are competitively priced in “trend led” colours and prints…

Clare Waight Keller, the Givenchy stylist who grabbed the global fashion spotlight by designing Meghan Markle’s wedding dress, paid homage to the storied house’s late founder in her latest haute couture collection. On the first day of Paris couture week, the Givenchy show, held in the gardens of the National Archives in the city’s Marais…

When Chromat’s Becca McCharen-Tran unveiled the brand’s spring 2019 collection at New York Fashion Week on Friday, she also put forth a powerful message. As several companies join the effort to offer more inclusive variations of clothing, Chromat’s showcase during the semi-annual event concluded with models strutting down the runway sporting T-shirts that read “Sample…

The animal and environmentally friendly handbag brand Veggani has launched an innovative new piece comprised of apple peels. The product was developed by a juicing company in Northern Italy and involves the recycling of industrial waste from food processing centers and the recycled lining from other bags. FashionUnited had the chance to speak with Veggani…