Joseph Abboud’s new take on menswear
While many designers were going the more minimalist route this season, Joseph Abboud, a master of American menswear, decided to go the completely opposite route and hop on the maximalist train. Abboud’s signature style includes strong tailoring, neutral colors, and his colorful scarves, because we all need a pop of color, but this season there…
H&M Group expands cooperation with International Labor Organization
UN’s International Labor Organization (ILO) and H&M Group have announced the expansion of their partnership to improve working conditions in the textile and garment industry. According to a statement by H&M, the two parties have been working together since 2001 in Cambodia and Bangladesh to bring governments, factory owners, unions and workers together to discuss…
Investment: Fashion companies should innovate to reduce plastic pollution
When Adidas teamed up with Parley for the Oceans last year, launching a collection of trainers and clothing made from recycled ocean plastic, both the fashion industry and government took notice. This month the UK government launched a new investment for businesses to tackle the ocean plastics crisis, making 6 minion pounds available in grants…
Gucci pulls polo neck after ‘blackface’ claims
Gucci pulled a black polo neck sweater from its shops Thursday after it sparked comparisons with racially offensive golliwog and “blackface” imagery. The “balaclava jumper” can be pulled up to the eyes with the mouth visible through large red lips. “Happy Black History Month y’all,” one African American fashionista tweeted ironically, with others pointing out…
‘Considered purchasing’ is driving luxury
Purpose is driving consumer purchase behaviour. No longer is the simple premise of buying high-end fashion and luxury goods just for the sake of ownership a valid business model for brands. Customers are seeking meaning and value and purpose-driven companies know their clients are awake and sensitive to global happenings. They care about the big…
Julia Kontogruni to enter Chinese market
Bridal design house Julia Kontogruni has announced a partnership with high-end wedding dress retailer, Grace Kelly to enter the Chinese market for the first time. The Austrian handmade wedding dress brand, known for designing gowns with elaborate form and details including lace, Italian silk, and hand embroidery, will be introducing jointly-designed wedding dresses for Asian…
Fashion in the news: how the Kardashians have changed the industry
Every week, FashionUnited selects the most interesting reads about the fashion industry published across UK and international news outlets. Here’s what you may have missed this week: Love them or hate them, the Kardashian/Jenner sisters are among the most powerful names in fashion today. Online retailers such as Boohoo, Pretty Little Thing, Nasty Gal and…
Nike embraces its inner zen with first yoga collection
Nike, the international brand which offers apparel adapted to just about every sport under the sun, has added a new category to its list: Yoga. The American multinational corporation has announced it is releasing its first yoga-specific apparel collection this month. The new Nike Yoga Collection features pieces designed to offer “ease of movement, versatility…
Kering ranked most sustainable company in fashion
Luxury French conglomerate Kering has been named the most sustainable company in the luxury and fashion industry and the second most sustainable company in the world across all industries, according to Corporate Knights’ 2019 Global 100 Index. The luxury goods brand, which boasts names such as Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, jumped up in the…
Dowdy no more: Men in suits storm back into style
Many had thought it as good as dead, destined for a place in fashion oblivion next to plus fours. But this week a most unexpected thing has been happening on Paris men’s catwalks — the stuffy old suit has come back. In show after show suits and tailored jackets have shaken off the toxic baggage…