Berlin-based designer emerges as Vila Talent Award winner
Pia Schulz, a designer from Berlin, has emerged as the winner of the talent award by Danish label Vila. The brand of Brande, Denmark-based, fashion company Bestseller asked designers and photographers to combine creativity and commercial sense in its 2018 competition. Pia Schulz convinced the jury with her party collection inspired by New York‘s Club…
Gucci releases limited edition “Dapper Dan’s Harlem” book
Gucci has moved into the world of publishing once again. The Italian luxury brand announced today the publication of a special, limited-edition book dedicated to its friend and partner Dapper Dan. The famed New Yorker and fashion icon has collaborated with Gucci in the past, mostly on fashion items. The new book, entitled Dapper Dan’s…
1 in 3 consumers in Europe’s largest markets consider sustainability when shopping
A significant number of consumers in Europe’s five largest markets (namely, Germany, UK, France, Italy and Spain) take fashion brands’ social and environmental impact into account when shopping, according to a new report by British NGO Fashion Revolution. The organization surveyed 5,000 people aged 16-75 in those five nations to find out how these issues…
Jimmy Choo and Swarovski partner in personalisation service
Jimmy Choo is expanding its personalisation service with new bespoke options in partnership with jewellery brand Swarovski. Jimmy Choo, which is owned by Capri Holdings, launched Choo x You last month, a service allowing customers to create personalised Jimmy Choo shoes and bags with Swarovski crystals. Bespoke options include sparkling letters, symbols and phrases to…
Ozwald Boateng to design uniforms for British Airways
London – British tailor Ozwald Boateng has been tasked with redesigning the uniforms for British Airways, following in the footsteps of Julien MacDonald, the designer of the airline’s current uniform. The new uniform will form part of the airline’s celebrations for its centenary next year and is part of British Airways five-year investment plan, where…
Fashion brands to benefit from royal baby effect
London – Mere hours after Kensington Palace officially announced Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is expecting her first child, the first outfit she wore in public sold out. A cream crepe dress called “Blessed” by Australian designer Karen Gee was the first look Megan Markle wore when she landed in Sydney, her first official…
Miley Cyrus wore a Vivienne Westwood bridal gown
Miley Cyrus and long-time beau Liam Hemsworth tied the knot just before Christmas, on December 23. Her dress of choice was created by veteran dress designer and British punk fashion icon Vivienne Westwood. The couple had confirmed the news of their marriage after a photo was posted online, sparking a series of rumors. The photo…
Adidas launches a new women’s capsule collection
Adidas revealed a new capsule womenswear fitness collection inspired by female athletes and designed to meet women’s workout needs. Called the Statement Collection, line of 23 high-performance pieces are made with the intention “to support women from sunrise yoga to happy hour HIIT and all the moments in between,” according to a press release. The…
2018 recap: main fashion trends
As 2018 draws to a close, retail technology firm Edited has taken a look back at the year’s biggest trends by assessing the items which have seen an increase in offering by fashion retailers around the world. FashionUnited guides you through their main findings. 1990s nostalgia Confirming in the US, Edited also verified a wave…
Two accessories falling from grace (and one driving the category’s growth)
Accessories can make an outfit go from basic to wow, which may help explain why bags, jewelry, watches, sunglasses, belts, gloves and scarves account for no less than 18 percent of the fashion market. Not only is the category significant, it is also growing: according to retail technology firm Edited, fashion retailers around the world…