Major brands failing to tackle worker exploitation, study shows
Major clothing and footwear brands are failing to tackle the exploitation of vulnerable workers in their supply chains, according to a new report by Know The Chain. The benchmark test – which measured 43 global companies’ efforts to address forced labour – gave the apparel and footwear sector an overall average score of 37 out…
Peta Fashion Awards announce 2018 winners
Asos, Burberry, and Dr Martens are among the winners of Peta Fashion Awards 2018, which celebrates the luxury labels, fashion moments, and forward-thinking brands that have made “big statements for animals”. The animal rights charity named Asos as the Most Progressive Online Platform, after the e-commerce giant announced earlier this year groundbreaking updates to its…
FashionUnited highlights from November ’18
As November comes to an end, FashionUnited takes a look back at the biggest news to hit the world of fashion. Victoria’s Secret: Out of touch and out of time? This month, Victoria’s Secret televised its annual extravaganza of models parading a catwalk in underwear. Some girls were sporting wings, others were bedazzled from hip…
Dolce & Gabbana, a history of PR disasters
It was to be an epic fashion show unlike any other. 500 looks, a Hollywood-calibre production, the ultimate East meets West extravaganza where Dolce & Gabbana take Shanghai. The multi million euro event, which has taken months to plan, was unceremoniously canceled after a backlash to a series of D&G ads of which users accused…
Recap 2018: our best career, branding and sales tips for fashion professionals
What are your career goals for 2019? Regardless of where you are in your career, FashionUnited has published lots of valuable advice throughout 2018. Let’s look back at some of the best tips and insights we’ve given to fashion professionals this year. War for talent: fashion professionals lack skills, reveals worldwide study The fashion industry…
‘Incomparable’ 50 million USD pink diamond smashes record at Geneva auction
An exceptionally rare pink diamond of nearly 19 carats fetched 50.3 million Swiss francs (50 million USD, 44 million euros) at auction in Geneva Tuesday, Christie’s said, setting a new per-carat record for a stone of its kind. The Pink Legacy, which once belonged to the Oppenheimer family who for decades ran the De Beers…
The Nolcha Shows Welcome Independent Accessory Designers to their SS19 Preview
On September 7th the Nolcha Shows, a leading platform for independent designers, held the Accessories Preview at the Bryant Park Hotel as part of a series of New York Fashion Week events. The Accessories Preview welcomed four luxury independent accessory brands to showcase their Spring/Summer 2019 collections to an audience of industry professionals, influencers and…
Altuzarra celebrates 10th anniversary with archival releases
Happy birthday to Altuzarra. The New York-based luxury brand is celebrating its 10th anniversary this season, and to commemorate the milestone, it’s taking a walk down memory lane. The brand will release a limited edition collection comprised of ten pieces from its design archive next month. Brand founder Joseph Altuzarra allowed ten friends of the…
3 tips for staff after your fashion brand has been acquired
In a capitalist economy, mergers and acquisitions are the key to success and this is more relevant than ever for the global fashion industry. When it comes to multinational luxury companies, Kering, LVMH and Richemont dominate the sector. In recent years, Capri Holdings (previously known as Michael Kors) and Coach are setting their sights on…
Happy 90th Birthday Mickey Mouse
Fashion’s love affair with Disney’s Mickey Mouse is stronger than ever, with fast-fashion, streetwear, luxury designers and high-end jewellers, all flocking to be part of the Disney experience as the playful mouse marks 90 years since his first appearance in ‘Steamboat Willie’ on November 18, 1928. As part of the celebration, Disney has asked all…