The Design Museum to host event celebrating women’s work in design
The Design Museum will be hosting a two-day ‘Women Design’ event to celebrate women’s work in the UK design workforce and address gender representation in the sector. Taking place between 7-8 December, the event is intended to stimulate debate about the lack of gender diversity in the sector, and will feature talks from emerging designers…
Spring Summer 2019 Key Materials Directions
Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers a first look at the key material directions for Spring Summer 2019 as seen across the international fabric shows. The Trendstop team give FashionUnited readers an exclusive guide to the essential materials, fabrics and finishes that will be inspiring fashion and lifestyle for Spring Summer 2019 and beyond. Bringing together looks…
Alloy Apparel donates pants line to women re-entering the workforce
Re-entering the workplace can often be hard, and for those in vulnerable or challenging situations the task can be that much more difficult. That’s why US womenswear brand Alloy Apparel has partnered with Working Wardrobes in their ‘Power of a Good Pair’ initiative. The partnership will see the US brand – specialising in clothing for…
Meghan Markle’s wardrobe was the most expensive in 2018
Meghan Markle has influential taste. With fans aspiring to copy her style, there is no doubt that the newest member into the British royal family is great for the business of a brand she favors. But what is also true of her influential taste is that it is expensive. According UFO No More, Markle’s wardrobe…
SS20 Men’s Fast Fashion Print Directions
Trendstop gives FashionUnited readers an insight into the key Spring/Summer 2020 print trends impacting the fast fashion menswear market. Trendstop’s print team bring you the latest fast fashion directions that will be inspiring menswear print and pattern into Spring/Summer 2020 and beyond. Our experts have analysed the key designer collections from the international catwalks, introducing…
How sustainable is recycled polyester?
About 49 percent of the world’s clothing is made of polyester and Greenpeace forecasts this percentage to nearly double by 2030, since the athleisure trend has led a growing number of consumers to be interested in stretchier, more resistant garments. But polyester is not a sustainable textile option, as it is made from polyethylene terephthalate…
Dior unveils first men’s campaign by Kim Jones
During Paris men’s fashion week last June Kim Jones unveiled his first menswear collection for Dior. The catwalk was decorated with giant floral sculptures by American artist Kaws, who’s work is also featured in Jones’ first campaign images, released this week. Photographed by Steven Meisel, the campaign features a pale pink background and floral sculptures…
Richemont joins Alibaba in the fight against counterfeiting
Luxury groups are fighting back against counterfeiting, a major industry-wide dilemma that causes billions of dollars in damages each year. Alibaba started an Anti-Counterfeiting Alliance (AACA) in attempt to protect intellectual property rights. The Alliance now has 115 members across 16 countries who share a mission to end counterfeiting. Alibaba told WWD that the Alliance’s…
The Fashion Awards 2018 to celebrate 100 up-and-coming young talents
The British Fashion Council has announced that for the first time The Fashion Awards 2018 will offer a new element to the awards – called NEW WAVE: Creatives – that will celebrate young creative talent by recognising 100 of the most innovative and inspiring names from around the world. 2000 members of the Fashion Awards…
Brexit update: Vote on Theresa May’s deal set for next week
MPs are set to vote on Theresa May’s Brexit deal on Tuesday, 15 January, after it was postponed last month. Theresa May cancelled Parliament’s vote on her EU Withdrawal Agreement in December just a day before it was set to go ahead due to “deep and widespread concern” over the Northern Ireland backstop. 200 MPs…