Expert career planning: changing jobs, negotiating salaries and promotions
Since 2000, Ohms Consulting has been placing executives and specialists in the fashion, lifestyle and creative industries and through Ohms Retail Services, specialises in services and talent searches in premium and luxury retailing. With these many years of experience, CEO Jutta Ohms can easily answer a number of important questions about job hunting, career planning…
Ted Baker signs global licensing agreement with Timex
Ted Baker has announced a global licensing agreement with Timex Group, which the brand states will allow it to “underpin its own global plans” to create watches that will “fully complement” its current apparel and accessory collections. Timex Group will launch the new collections Internationally through premium retail partners and its global distributor network in…
LFW Men’s: Oliver Spencer highlights sustainability
Oliver Spencer is going green for autumn/winter 2019, not just in his use of the hue for his autumnal colour palette that also included beige, navy and ochre, but for his use of eco wools at the heart of the collection. For AW19, the British designer is on an Alpine Journey states the show notes…
Adidas Originals collaborates with Olivia Oblanc
Following the successful Adidas Originals by Daniëlle Cathari collaboration, which launched earlier this year, the sportswear brand has tapped another emerging designer to reimagine its iconic three stripes, New York-based designer, Olivia Oblanc. Parsons School of Design graduate and one of fashion’s rising stars, Oblanc has designed a 15-piece gender-fluid collection that reimagines Adidas Originals’…
Winners of ‘Designed for business’ to be named at the House of Commons
Finalists of the ‘Designed for Business Competition’ are invited to a glittering prize-giving ceremony at the House of Commons tonight, where a lucky winner will get their hands on a 30,000 pound prize. The competition – a unique collaboration between the Society of British & International Design (SBID) and BE OPEN – showcases emerging talent…
Louis Vuitton recipient of Positive Luxury award
Louis Vuitton has been awarded the Butterfly Mark by Positive Luxury for excellence across areas of innovation, social and environmental practices, governance, and philanthropy. Positive Luxury’s mission is to inspire people to buy better and influence brands to do better. The company awards the Butterfly Mark to luxury brands that are committed to sustainability, helping…
Adult website Pornhub launches fashion collection
With over 90 million daily users, pornographic website Pornhub is one the most popular sources of adult content on the Internet. Now, it is venturing into a rather surprising realm: fashion. “With the debut of our Pornhub Apparel clothing line, we also want to be counted among your favorite outfitters”, said the brand on its…
Trendstop: Pre-Fall 2019 Overview
Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers a first look at some of the highlights from the Pre-Fall 2019 season so far. Trendstop’s catwalk experts bring you the inspirational shows and latest news direct from the Pre-Fall 2019 season. Following a host of ‘destination’ Resort shows, Pre-Fall is seeing a boom in brands showcasing their latest collections via…
Amazon launches several pop-up stores in Europe
After opening its first in London last month, Amazon has announced similar plans in several other European cities. Titled “Amazon Loft for Christmas”, the pop-ups are set to run from November 6-26 in Milan, Paris, Madrid, Berlin and Amsterdam. Electronics, books, toys, apparel, home goods and beauty products will be offered in the retail space.…
Gucci expands DIY service
Everyone wants to feel like their pieces are uniquely their own nowadays, something that Gucci has paid special attention to. Earlier this year, the massively popular luxury label began letting customers add their own touch to the Ophidia tote bag and the Ace sneakers. Now, the brand is expanding their offerings to include men’s and…