Author: FashionUni

H&M seems to have been inspired by a shoe design by the Belgian brand Ottange. The fashion chain has the Ottange model ‘Bandini’, which is part of the SS25 collection, copied, Ottange shares in its Instagram on Wednesdaystories. The black slingback heel with knotted details of H&M are almost identical to the ‘Bandini’ of Ottange. The Belgian brand is therefore emotional and writes: “What is the purpose of abusing a young brand that has just got off the ground?” Ottange shared her design for the first time in May/June. “We worked on development and productions for a year. I worked…

The Dutch women’s fashion brand Zomer has been selected as one of the finalists for the prestigious LVMH Prize 2025. The final will take place on 3 September in the Louis Vuitton Fondation in Paris, where all nominees show their collections to an international professional jury. The LVMH Prize focuses on designers below forty with at least two collections presented. The prize acts as a springboard to international recognition. Earlier winners include Simon Porte Jacquemus, Thebe Magugu and Nensi Dojaka. SummaryThe Dutch fashion brand Zomer is a finalist for the prestigious LVMH Prize 2025.Summer is known for its playful and…

Not so long ago, visitors to fashion shows would not have worn jeans or other denim items. They were considered too casual. That all changed when certain ‘edgy’ designers started to include Denim in their ready-to-wear collections in the mid-2000s. Vetements, off-white and Y/project were included. Nowadays, Denim Outfits are just as omnipresent among show visitors as on the catwalks. Visitors played with proportions; They demonstrated the current trend for wide and baggy jeans combined with jackets with wide shoulders. In addition, cut-offs and worked Denim were popular. Credits: PFW FW25 Street Style Denim Edition/ © Launchmetrics/ Spotlight A visitor…

New academic research challenges the circular story of industry and exposes fundamental economic errors. The circular economy model of fashion, which was presented for a long time as the solution to tackle textile waste at the same time, to reduce CO2 emissions and to maintain economic growth, could be built on fundamentally wrong economic assumptions. This is apparent from new academic research. A study by Loughborough University London, published in the Peer-Reviewed Magazine Frontiers in Sustainability, has shown that the amount of 500 billion dollars in potential economic savings by circular fashion with no less than 450 billion dollars could…

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has canceled the June edition of London Fashion Week (LFW) to focus on offering “crucial commercial opportunities for British designers”. SummaryThe British Fashion Council (BFC) has canceled the June edition of London Fashion Week (LFW).LFW June, originally ‘London Collections: Men’, was intended to highlight various fashion communities, but was confronted with decreasing participation, which questioned the relevance.Instead of LFW June, the BFC will focus on commercial projects such as the London Show Rooms in Paris, with an emphasis on supporting men’s fashion brands to tackle the lack of a specific platform. LFW June was originally…

In just two editions, Mercedes-Benz Bucharest Fashion Week (MBBFW) has been able to position itself as one of the most interesting events in the emerging international fashion world. The Romanian event is building an ambitious platform, driven by important institutional alliances-such as the camera Nazional Della Moda Italiana (CNMI)-the support of top sponsors such as Mercedes-Benz and a strong dedication to the creative talent of Eastern Europe. This strategic combination does not fall from the sky. It is a reaction to the growing fame of Romania as a destination for luxury production-with companies such as Louis Vuitton and Moncler that…

Every year on April 27 (but this year on April 26), the Netherlands colors orange in honor of King Willem-Alexander’s birthday. King’s Day is one of the most iconic holidays in the country, with street markets, live music, boat parties and thousands of people dressed in the color of the Oranje-Nassau house. This year Zara is taking a strategic step to strengthen its cultural position in the Netherlands. For the first time, the company is launching a capsule collection that is exclusively devoted to this local holiday. The collection is exclusively available in selected stores in the Netherlands and on…

The Dutch designer Duran Lantink is the winner of the International Woolmark Prize 2025. Pieter Mulier, creative director of Alaïa, and Südwolle Group have won the Karl Lagerfeld Award for Innovation and the Supply Chain Award respectively. The prize -giving ceremony was in Milan on Wednesday evening, in the Palazzo del Ghiaccio. The winner of the International Woolmark Prize 2025 receives 300,000 Australian dollars (170,000 euros) to invest in the development of his company, in addition to support from the industry and retail partners of the Woolmark Prize. A creation of Duran Lantink Credits: FashionUnited Eight international design talents competed…

In the dynamic world of fashion and design, standing still is not an option. Professionals in the fashion industry must continue to develop to remain relevant and to grow their brand or career. But how do you ensure that you stay in an industry that is constantly changing? In a recent podcast we spoke with experts about the importance of lifelong learning and the opportunities for creative professionals. We also talked about a very important skill: trend forecasting. “In this rapidly changing world, following trends is almost impossible,” said Culturul Insight Director Pernille Kok-Jensen of Mare. Trends seem to come…

Summum reveals a collection for Winter 2025 and early spring 2026 that transcends traditional fashion boundaries and celebrates the dynamics of movement, versatility and personal style. From the pulse of the city to intimate winter meetings and the promise of a fresh start, ‘Lead the Season’ tells a story of movement. The collection combines smooth tailoring with comfort, creating a wardrobe that seamlessly passes from day to night. Together these carefully designed items inspire every woman to put together a wardrobe that reflects her unique style. The collection unfolds in three separate capsules, each of which tells a unique story.…