Author: FashionUni

Vingino develops shoes and glasses in collaboration with specialized partners. The brand focuses on quality, fit and sustainability for its…

From October 22 to 24, 2025, Mare di Moda, the leading European fair for swimwear, lingerie and athleisure fabrics, will take place at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. This event annually attracts the continent’s most innovative designers, manufacturers and design studios. But behind the swimsuits and innovative fibers, Mare di Moda is also a place where the future of the global market is taking shape, two years in advance. As chief guest of this 2025 edition, David Shah – publisher at Metropolitan Publishing BV and professor at the ArtEZ Academy – captivated the audience with a lecture that was…

Alsico, a Belgian manufacturer of protective work clothing, has developed a uniform made entirely from recycled textiles. In the press release the company speaks of a first. The project comes from Alsico Academy, the expertise team within the company that focuses on developing sustainable and comfortable fabrics, and the recycling company Sixone. That company processed collected clothing from Alsico into polyester granules, from which new yarns and fabrics were made. Tests show that the new fabric meets the requirements for professional workwear. This means that the new Alsico ‘closed loop’ uniforms have been recycled. Protective work clothing is intended to…

The word ‘historic’ was so present this season that it almost hung over the SS26 collections like an unofficial title. And rightly so, because a huge game of musical chairs took place at the top of the fashion world. No fewer than fourteen designers presented their first collections as the new creative directors of some of the most influential fashion houses. This tectonic shift in the creative landscape inevitably created a sense of new beginnings. The promise of a new fashion era was palpable everywhere. But after four weeks a familiar picture emerged. The trends that gradually crystallized from the…

Over the past two weeks, there has been a sense of nostalgia about the fashion shows in Shanghai. Designers found inspiration in the past, from the glamorous 1920s to deep-rooted Chinese aesthetics. Ornaments were not avoided, with an exploration of archetypes and connections to ballet and running. Nostalgia in muted colors Floral motifs and muted tones formed a common thread throughout the collections. Many designs made liberal use of velvet, silk and lace. An elegant lace dress by Jacques Wei, a designer known for his elegant creations, was interwoven with silver thread. Sequins and feather boas gave his sophisticated evening…

In the context of somewhat bizarre lawsuits: The sale of the city name of a French place to the French luxury group Louis Vuitton has been rejected. The…

From October 14 to 17, Barcelona was again all about fashion. The 36th edition of 080 Barcelona Fashion presented the collections of emerging fashion designers for Spring/Summer 2026. The collections balance between urban sensuality and conceptual experimentalism, with a spectrum from transparency and light fabrics to architectural volumes and graphic prints. The catwalk in Barcelona transcends trends and shows the creative maturity of national design. A generation of designers is strengthening their identity with a mix of introspection, playfulness and irony. Urban sensuality Eiko Ai, Nathalie Chandler, Simorra at 080 Barcelona Fashion (from left to right). Image: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Lingerie-inspired clothing…

The Netherlands will go to the polls again on October 29. It is the third time in four years that members of the House of Representatives have gone to the polls. Trade organization INretail wants to make it a little easier and has therefore published a voting guide containing important points for retail and the positions of the nine frontrunners in the elections. INretail advises entrepreneurs to vote ‘with their entrepreneurial heart’. Themes that are important within the industry include regulatory pressure, unfair competition and a strong shopping street. The approach to retail crime, investments in shopping areas, the net…

ZENGGI’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, titled “Gentle by Nature”, debuted as a study in softness, serene colors, understated tailoring, and tactile refinement. But beneath her calm surface lies a layered story of material innovation, wardrobe philosophy and sustainable design values. In conversation with FashionUnited, Farleyna Lacle, Global Brand Director at ZENGGI, unravels the deeper dimensions of the collection, addressing an androgynous balance, honoring heritage fabrics, and redefining contemporary elegance. As Lacle puts it, the message is clear: Value content over sound and authenticity over trends. Well thought-out color built with intention “Gentle by Nature is actually a play on words,” she…

Step into the future of amplified creativity. Creativity is stuck in its passive era. We automate, replicate, and churn ideas for the algorithm. It’s a system optimized for output about originality. The result? Indistinguishable brands, forgettable experiences, and content that disappears into a sea of ​​sameness. To thrive in the AI ​​evolution, we must embrace active creation. Join us in this exclusive webinar where we’ll unpack the key messages from our upcoming white paper (launching October 20). Discover: How to regain an active creative role in the age of AI The risks of passive consumption and how active creation unlocks…