Rocking Retail on the First Floor
Career in fashion is an important issue on FashionUnited. With this interview series, we would like to show how versatile the industry is and introduce the professionals who work in fashion. You must have heard by now, that Harvey Nichols is re-launching the most important floor of fashion in Knightsbridge, the celebrated first floor which…
Genevieve Foddy on fascinators and fashion ahead of the Royal Wedding
In 2011 at the Royal Wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William, there was a certain accessory that was a favorite among guests: fascinators. These statement making hats were seen on the heads of everyone from Victoria Beckham to Princess Eugenie. As the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle approaches, many have begun…
Givenchy to launch online boutique via WeChat
The luxury brand has begun using the Chinese mobile payment app as a platform to sell items worldwide. It joins a long list of companies that have done the same – including Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton and Gucci. The WeChat store aims to give Chinese consumers an immersive online shopping experience – featuring limited-edition items…
MPs push for UK ban of fur imports during landmark debate
MPs from all political parties spoke out in favour of a UK ban on fur imports on Monday evening, during held at Westminster Hall. MPs voiced their concerns with the fur trade, calling it “vile”, “loathsome” and the “grimmest of human activities.” The debate was held in response the submission of the strong petition delivered…
Why Denim Expert Ltd is one of the safest factories in Bangladesh
Five years ago today, the Rana Plaza building in Savar, Bangladesh collapsed, marking the most deadly accident in the history of the apparel industry. Thousands of workers at their sewing machines and cutting stations were at work in the five factories when the building crumbled, trapping them under concrete and rubble. 1,138 of them died,…
H&M, Burberry, Nike & more team up to Make Fashion Circular
London – Burberry Group plc, Gap Inc, H&M, Nike Inc, Stella McCartney and HSBC – some of the largest names in the fashion industry – have joined forces to develop a future, circular industry. These industry leaders have been named core partners of the initiative Make Fashion Circular and will work with the Ellen MacArthur…
Wrangler reveals environmental benefits of sustainable farmed cotton
Global denim brand Wrangler has analysed dozens of scientific reports to reveal that the practices of sustainable cotton farming techniques, such as conservation tillage, cover crops and crop rotation results in the removal of three times the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere than conventional farming methods. Its report, ‘Seeding Soil’s Potential’ comes…
Trend seminar: these are the four biggest trends for Autumn/Winter 2019/2020
“The border between virtual reality and our own daily reality will merge”, said trendwatcher Christine Boland during the opening of her seminar “Mixed Realities” organized by Appletizer, which took place in Amsterdam earlier this week. It may sound like a prediction for a future decades away, but she was referring to the winter of 2020.…
Amsterdam to follow in the footsteps of San Francisco with fur ban
London – The city of Amsterdam may become the next city to implement a fur ban, following news that the municipality aims to ban all fur sales in its markets. The city council is set to vote on a initiative for a new law, which would see the sale of real animal furn banned in…
Proenza Schouler to create makeup line with Lancôme
New York-based fashion label Proenza Schouler is partnering with Lancôme for a new line of makeup that is due to be available in stores from July. The luxury beauty brand will see Proenza Schouler create a capsule collection for AW18 with co-founders Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez having a blank slate in all forms of…