Reebok launches its first plant-based sneaker
Reebok is the latest company to offer a plant-based shoe, with the launch of the first style of its highly anticipated Cotton + Corn collection this Wednesday. Featuring a 100 percent cotton upper and corn-based soles, the unisex sneakers come in a recycled package. On its website, Reebok says the Cotton + Corn sneakers are…
A pairing of British icons: Burberry x Vivienne Westwood
Two stalwarts of British fashion, Burberry and Vivienne Westwood, are joining forces on a new collaborative collection. Burberry’s newly appointed artistic director Riccardo Tisci announced the collaboration on his Instagram: “Vivienne was one of the first designers who made me dream to become a designer…I am SO honoured to announce a new Burbs collaboration with…
Uniqlo to sponsor Tennis star Roger Federer in 300 million dollar deal
Japanese high street retailer Uniqlo is to sponsor tennis champion Roger Federer in a deal valued at 300 million dollars over the course of 10 years. Fast Retailing, Uniqlo’s parent company, sees the Wimbledon champion end his tenure with Nike, a brand more associated with tennis and sports, to become a brand ambassador for the…
Madewell to offer wider side range
The long-running women’s clothing brand Madewell is set to expand its size offerings. The company will now make available dresses, tops and jackets that go up to 3X while denim pieces will range from 23 to 37. The 52 new pieces mark a step forward for the brand as it joins several notable fashion houses…
The Weeknd and A Bathing Ape team for capsule by Official Issue
The Weeknd and A Bathing Ape (BAPE) have announced August 4 as the launch date of their new capsule collection presented by Official Issue XO. The multi-product line was first announced during the singer’s performance at the Coachella music festival and later teased on the Starboy hitmaker’s social media accounts. The pieces, which have been…
Recap: Copenhagen Fashion Week, Spring/Summer 2019
After New York, London, Milan and Paris, it was time for Copenhagen to host its fashion week, earlier this month. Curious about what happened there? FashionUnited highlights three brands you should know. Blanche: sustainable denim Blanche is an “eco-conscious” women’s denim label launched last year in Copenhagen by Mette Fredin and Melissa Bech. The brand,…
The rise of the virtual influencer
With the rise of influencers comes a new breed of virtual fashion aesthetes, complete with supermodel looks and Instagram-worthy content: welcome the computer-generated influencer. Meet Shudu Gram, the world’s first digital supermodel. Created by British artist Cameron-James Wilson, Gram is blessed with perfect symmetry, beautiful dark skin and exquisite features. She also has over 138,000…
L’Agence continues to evolve at New York Fashion Week
L’Agence is continuing the evolution of its brand, and this season at New York Fashion Week they paid homage to Los Angeles, a city seen as a core part of the company’s DNA. Nude silks and pastel denim reference the Southern California landscape while statement prints and exaggerated silhouettes speak to the bold personal style…
Kenneth Nicholson presents "Lover From the Bath" at NYFW: Men’s
Men’s style hasn’t always been so restrictive, and designer Kenneth Nicholson wants to go back to that. For his spring/summer 2019 collection, the designer presented a collection that took us through three chapters: The Bath, Reminiscence, and The Funeral. Inspired by 18th century dress with some seventies thrown in, the collection was a reminder that…
Shrimps to launch home décor collection with Habitat
London-based label Shrimps, best known for its and playful aesthetics, is set to launch a homeware collection in collaboration with Habitat. Shrimps’ fashion designer, Hannah Weiland, was invited to translate her label’s style into a series of textile and artwork for the home. The collection is set to launch in September, according to Habitat’s website.…