Fashion in the news: a day in the life of Victoria Beckham
Every week, FashionUnited selects the most interesting reads about the fashion industry published across UK and international news outlets. Here’s what you may have missed this week: Former Spice Girl member Victoria Beckham has managed to establish herself as an acclaimed fashion designer. With a and a recent , not to mention a 30 million…
Fashion Scout names Ones to Watch winners
Fashion Scout, the international showcase held during London Fashion Week, has named four winners of its The Ones to Watch Award for autumn/winter 2019 – 1×1 Studio, Aurélie Fontan, Bowen Hu and Shie Lyu. The four emerging designers will take part in a collaborative show with the aim of helping raise the profile of emerging…
What to expect in fashion news from week 3, 2019
What’s going on in the world of fashion this week? FashionUnited takes a look ahead at the upcoming news and events for the third week of the year. Below are the main points from the editorial agenda in the period between 14-20 January, 2019. Milan Fashion Week Men’s and White Street Market (14 January) This…
Caroline Issa to host masterclasses at Eccleston Yards
Belgravia’s Eccleston Yards has announced that fashion editor and style icon Caroline Issa will be curating a series of two entrepreneurial masterclasses focusing on ways of achieving a healthy work/life balance as part of a two-week ‘New Year’s Revolutions’ event. Issa will be curating a panel discussion entitled ‘Can Balance Exist in today’s tilted world?’…
Applications open for 2019 BFC/Vogue Fashion Fund
The British Fashion Council has opened applications for its 2019 BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund, which aims to discover new talent and accelerate their growth over a 12-month period through mentoring and a cash prize of 200,000 pounds. The fund, now in its eleventh year, will be awarded to one winner who will receive financing to…
What are the most common mistakes interns make?
Undertaking an internship or work experience placement provides an opportunity to learn, grow, develop and understand fully the career path you might want to pursue. As an intern in a specific department you are usually thrown in at the deep end with lots of room to flourish and shine but, like every new starter, there…
L’Officiel donates 60 million worth of ad space to promote social & environmental causes
L’Officiel, the media brand comprising 60 magazine titles across 30 countries, has created a fund to promote social, environmental and equality causes supported by their brand partners. The publication has committed to donating 60 million US dollars worth of advertising space, over two years, in its magazines, websites and social media posts. “As we began…
House of Fraser to close Wellingborough warehouse
A warehouse that supplies deliveries to House of Fraser stores and its customers is set to close, with about 300 jobs at risk of being lost. The Usdaw union said that the site, run by XPO Logistics, in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, will shut on 10 April. Dave Thom, Usdaw Area Organiser, said in a statement: “There…
Guess to launch capsule collection with J Balvin
Columbian singer and Latin Grammy award winner, J Balvin has teamed up with global fashion brand Guess to launch his first fashion collection in February. The 42-piece vibrant capsule collection is inspired by Balvin’s chart-topping 2018 album, Vibras, and includes ready-to-wear and accessories for both men and women, which Guess states has been “infused” with…
Confirmed: Tommy Hilfiger to join Paris Fashion Week
The rumors were true: Tommy Hilfiger is taking its “see now, buy now” fashion show to Paris Fashion Week, where it will debut a Spring 2019 capsule designed in collaboration with American actress and singer Zendaya, who recently starred in Spider-Man: Homecoming. The show will be held on March 2, and all looks showcased on…