Chi Chi London launches first mobile app
Womenswear brand Chi Chi London has launched its first mobile app for iOS and Android as part of what the brand describes as its “rapid expansion plans,” which also includes a new website and a focus on growing internationally. The main objective of the app is for Chi Chi London to become more accessible to…
FW18-19 Women’s Fast Fashion Denim Directions
Trendstop gives FashionUnited readers an industry insider’s guide to the key women’s Fall/Winter 2018-19 denim directions for the fast fashion market. Trendstop’s denim experts bring you the essential looks that will be directly impacting the women’s denim sector. As the new season’s retail collections start to drop, the short turn-around times within the fast fashion…
Nicki Minaj celebrates new album with Just Don collaboration
Rapper Nicki Minaj has joined forces with the luxury sportswear brand Just Don for a limited edition t-shirt collection. Released this week, the line debuts ahead of her latest album Queen. Each piece was developed in pairing with sportswear and sneaker designer Don C and features nods to Minaj’s New York upbringing. The shirts, which…
H&M collaborates with Givaudan in new fragrance line
H&M’s beauty assortment is about to expand, thanks to a partnership between the Swedish fast fashion giant and Swiss perfume house Givaudan. A collection of 25 new fragrances will be available from August 16 in all H&M stores featuring a beauty corner. ”Scent has become an important part of fashion and we’re so happy to…
Skirts in menswear? Amsterdam trade fair makes a case in support
Despite numerous efforts to introduce the skirt as a wardrobe staple for men in the Western hemisphere， it has seldom left the catwalks since the 20th century. The summer edition of Amsterdam fashion trade fair Modefabriek provided the garment a stage in one of its curated areas. Could this be a sign that the garment…
Luxury and authenticity: a look at Hermès and Louis Vuitton
At the core of a luxury brand lies both its authenticity and aspirational accessibility. If everyone in the world could afford the same handbag it could, nor should, be classified as luxury. Coco Chanel once said “luxury begins where necessity ends,” an apt description of what true luxury means. Forbes this week published an article…
In Pictures: Asos and Glaad partner up once again for Pride collection
Asos and LGBTQ charity Glaad have joined forces to launch a second capsule collection in celebration of Pride month, following the success of last year’s collaboration. Launched today, the collection includes 22 pieces of apparel and accessories featuring all colors of the rainbow and the ampersand symbol, to represent unity and equality. The British e-tailer…
PFW: Celine, a deja vu of Slimane past
London – The collective goodwill and hopeful anticipation the entire fashion industry held for Hedi Slimane’s new dawn at Celine was quashed from the very first look. Outraged editors, loyal Philophiles and any one with an opinion – cue all of Instagram – collectively panned Slimane’s Celine debut, which at best was a deja vu…
House of Fraser re-opens two distribution centers
Troubled department store House of Fraser has seen two of its distribution centres re-open following customer order cancelations after disagreements with the company’s logistics provider. According to Drapers Hof’s Milton Keynes and Wellingborough sites are operating again after a preliminary resolution with XPO Logistics, the company which owns and operates the warehouses. Earlier this week…
J. Mendel keeps it garden bright for NYFW
Two things were abound at J. Mendel’s New York Fashion Week presentation, color and furs. Designer Gilles Mendel was inspired by the “Jardin A Giverny” painting by Claude Monet, as he loved the painting’s exuberant tints and the poetic nature of the women depicted who embraces this fable and puts energy into her presence. However,…