Universal Standard teams with Goop to expand size inclusivity
Universal Standard’s mission for size inclusivity has reached Goop and its cult-like following. Universal Standard has been on a no-nonsense fight to bring inclusive sizing to all areas of the fashion industry. While it is not the only brand to stand on a mission statement of size inclusivity, the three-year old brand and its founders…
Duchess of Cambridge most powerful royal fashion influencer
As images of Meghan Markle’s outfits during an official tour of Australia are beamed across the world, it appears she is not yet the most powerful Duchess when it comes to fashion. According to a report by Brand Finance, commissioned by Walpole, Kate Middleton is the most powerful Royal Influencer. In numbers, 76 percent of…
Ferragamo matriarch dies age 96
Wanda Ferragamo, matriarch of the Ferragamo luxury Florentine shoemaker and the company’s honorary president, has died at age 96. The brand’s founder, Salvatore Ferragmo, died nearly 60 years ago, leaving the company and its operations in Wanda’s hands, who ran the business alongside raising six children. She is credited with introducing ready-to-wear and accessories, and…
Radley London appoints first brand ambassador
British accessories brand Radley London has appointed British actress, Eleanor Tomlinson, as its first brand ambassador to celebrate its 20th anniversary and launch their new Radley Spirit campaign. Tomlinson will not only front the new campaign, but will also launch an edit of her favourite everyday pieces from the spring/summer 2019 collection, including a special…
Footasylum revenue boosted 28 percent thanks to AI technology
Streetwear and sportswear retailer Footasylum has revealed that through working with artificial intelligence (AI) company Peak on a new email campaign, it has managed to increase email revenue by 28 percent. The AI technology helped Footasylum create “hyper-personalised marketing communications” by pushing relevant product recommendations, creating more enticing content and providing customers with more of…
London Fashion Week Men’s AW19 kicks off
Twice a year the British Fashion Council shows the very best of British menswear to national and international audiences. Now in its 13th edition, London Fashion Week Men’s (LFWM) launches today with over 40 designers showing their collections via catwalk presentations, films, showrooms and events. A dark cloud hung over the first day of LFWM,…
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…