Spring Summer 2020 Spinexpo Material Show Overview
Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers a first look at the latest trend directions from the Spring Summer 2020 edition of yarn and knitwear showcase, Spinexpo. The Trendstop materials team give FashionUnited readers an exclusive insight into the key themes and latest developments on display at Spinexpo in Paris. A leading international sourcing exhibition for the yarn,…
In Pictures: Coco de Mer x Playboy
British lingerie brand Coco de Mer has teamed up with Playboy on an exclusive collection for spring/summer 2019 that aims to take women back to the time when they first felt “empowered to feel sensual and embrace their sexuality”. The Playboy Collection by Coco de Mer has been inspired by the sensual glamour of vintage…
LFW to showcase international collections by emerging designers
London Fashion Week is positioning itself as a launchpad for international emerging designers with a platform to showcase fashion talent from around the world. In partnership with the BRC, LCF, UAL, British Council and Somerset house, the International Fashion Showcase (IFS) will show the work of sixteen designers from Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, India, Georgia,…
Lakme Fashion Week: The Woolmark Company x Pero x Bhuttico
In association with high-end fashion label Péro from New Delhi and the wool weavers’ co-operative Bhuttico from Himachal Pradesh, India, The Woolmark Company brought a unique fashion experience to the ‘Sustainable Fashion Day’ of , showcasing a special collection of ‘Grown in Australia, Made in India’ handmade Merino wool textiles and fashion that combined craft,…
Men’s Fall Winter 2019-20 Key Silhouettes on the Catwalks
Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers a first look at the latest menswear silhouettes emerging for the Fall/Winter 2019-20 season. Trendstop’s menswear experts bring you the essential silhouettes from a host of top designers, that will be informing the future of the men’s apparel market. These key shapes and constructions will be crucial for your next collection…
China to pass US in retail sales this year: forecast
Chinese consumers should outspend their American counterparts in 2019, with retail sales in the Asian giant continuing to grow in the coming years, according to an industry forecast published Wednesday. Retail sales in China are expected to hit 5.64 trillion USD, an increase of 7.5 percent over 2018, while Americans are likely to spend 5.53…
The RealReal calls Chanel lawsuit "anti-consumer"
The RealReal is fighting back at Chanel. The online resale platform called the luxury fashion house’s efforts as “anti-consumer” and urges people to reject its claims. A few months ago, Chanel had filed a lawsuit accusing The RealReal of selling counterfeit handbags – an allegation not taken lightly for a retailer that advertises an expert…
‘Tired’ Lagerfeld misses Chanel Paris couture show
Karl Lagerfeld pulled out of two Chanel Paris haute couture fashion shows Tuesday, with the label announcing the veteran designer “was tired this morning”. As the French capital was hit by a snowstorm, the 85-year-old creator left his studio head Virginie Viard to take the bow for him at the end of his spring-summer collection.…
Dior reschedules show after Paris protests
France’s yellow vests are making international headlines for their protests, and have now disrupted the Paris Fashion Week: Men’s calendar. Dior has been forced to move their men’s show a day earlier from 5 p.m. on January 19 to 6 p.m. on January 18. As most government protests typically take place across the country on…
Barbour Celebrates 125 Years at LFW Men’s
Heritage lifestyle and fashion brand Barbour marked the start of its 125th anniversary and five generations of the Barbour family at its London Fashion Week Men’s autumn/winter 2019 presentation. To celebrate the milestone, the British label, which launched in 1894 when John Barbour set up his first store in South Shields in the North East…