Author: FashionUni

YEST and YEST Curve are the first to reveal a sneak peek of the Spring and Outerwear 2027 collection; a celebration of openness, optimism and new possibilities. Under the theme ‘OPEN to JOY’, the collection is all about contrasts: light and powerful, playful and refined. With ‘Blue Delight’ and ‘Fierce Optimism’, the brands introduce two stories that together set the tone for the season. The collection is colorful, versatile and effortlessly wearable, with a focus on details that inspire and fits that flatter. The Spring and Outerwear 2027 collection can be seen in showrooms from June 29, 2026 and will…

The Tokyo Fashion Award will descend on Paris during the upcoming Paris Fashion Week for men (June 23 to 28, 2026). This support program for young Japanese design talent opens a space called ‘showroom.tokyo in Paris’ in the Le Marais district. The Tokyo Fashion Award, organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Region and the Japan Fashion Week Organization (JFWO), supports Tokyo fashion designers in developing their businesses and strengthening their international presence. From June 24 to 29, 2026, eight brands selected for the 2025 and 2026 editions of the Tokyo Fashion Award will present their spring-summer 2027 collections in Paris. Among…

Sewing machines buzz through striking fabrics in a studio in Kinshasa. Here, Congolese tailors and their fashion-conscious customers breathe new life into a suit long associated with life under a dictator. The “abacost” is a jacket with a closed front, often with a Mao collar and worn without a tie. Ideal for the sweltering equatorial heat. It was the signature attire, along with his leopard hat, of President Mobuto Sese Seko. He started wearing the jacket in the 1970s, when Western shirts and ties were virtually banned. The authoritarian ruler forced officials to do the same. It served as a…

A drag queen and environmental activist, a billion-dollar outdoor clothing company and a trademark dispute that’s causing a stir online. Patagonia’s lawsuit against climate activist and performer Pattie Gonia has quickly become one of the fashion industry’s most closely watched legal battles. But who exactly is Pattie Gonia? Why is Patagonia filing a lawsuit? And why does the case strike such a chord online? First of all, who is Pattie Gonia? Pattie Gonia is the drag persona of Wyn Wiley, a performer, environmentalist and community organizer from Oregon. Wiley is known for the combination of outdoor culture and climate activism.…

Fashion designer Kié Einzelgänger discusses her move from New York to Antwerp, the influence of loneliness on her creativity and her collaborations.

The Federal Government of Nigeria is launching a new initiative to revitalize its Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) industry. The aim is to reposition the sector as a center for employment, industrial growth and export market competitiveness. The programme, also known as the National Cotton, Textile and Garment Industrial Transformation Program (NCTG-ITP), is a practical implementation of Nigeria’s industrial policy. The country has the production capacity, skilled labor and market potential to rebuild the textile industry. This reduces dependence on imports and stimulates inclusive economic growth. The first phase of the program included a six-month pilot project, during which ten…

Madrid – In an unprecedented turn for both the development of the fashion house and the image of Spain’s national A football teams, luxury house Loewe and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) today announce a long-term partnership. Loewe becomes the new ‘official tailor’ of the national A teams. This role will start in 2026 and last for the next four years. Both the management of Loewe and the RFEF emphasize that the fashion house, as the new official sponsor, will dress the players of the Spanish national A-teams for men and women off the field for the next four…

Belgian fashion designer Olivier Theyskens will unveil the first chapter of his new fashion project Boloria on July 5, WWD reports. The presentation takes place on the eve of Paris Couture Week, which takes place in the French capital from 6 to 9 July. The fashion house is supported by the Belgian group We Are One World, organizer of the Tomorrowland festival. Theyskens previously worked for fashion houses such as Rochas and Nina Ricci, and for the American brand Theory. Black and white images have appeared for Boloria in recent months, which, according to the brand, leave room for interpretation.…

At a crucial moment for the European textile and fashion industry, the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA) welcomes the international Textile ETP Conference from 26 to 28 May 2026; the European platform for future-proof clothing and textiles. Science and industry in Amsterdam are considering the drastic changes that await the sector, thanks to new European legislation and regulations. The ‘digital product passport’ that Europe is introducing is an example of this. Science and industry are coming together in Amsterdam this month to discuss the need for digitalization and data-driven models for the textile and clothing industry. Because new legislation…

DANTE6 presents a visual transition in which the mysticism of the night and the fresh energy of spring come together. With the launch of the Party & Cocktail and Pre-Spring collection, the Rotterdam label once again sets the standard for the modern woman who strives for a powerful appearance, from sunset to the first morning light. Where the line between occasionwear and everyday luxury is increasingly blurring, DANTE6 brings a powerful duality. The brand combines its signature ‘Modern Presence’ with a deep understanding of materiality and silhouette. ‘Radiant Nights’: An ode to the night The Party & Cocktail collection, launched…