Author: FashionUni

The handbag trends that arise during the resort season often predict what is to come for spring/summer. This is essential information for buyers and fashion editors. Accessories, in particular handbags, often generate more income for brands than any other category. With higher profit margins than clothing and a broader attraction for customers, handbags play a crucial role in shaping seasonal collections and stimulating sales. For Resort 2026, designers generally opted for a safe approach and focused on forms with a nostalgic attraction. Below you will find the striking styles to keep an eye on. The ‘Sack Tote’ The ‘Sack’ style…

The Swiss watch brand Swatch has apologized this weekend via social media and a press release for the character of recent advertisements considered racist. The images showed an Asian model that pulls the corners of his eyes up and back. The images related to the Swatch Essentials collection and led to a wave of indignant reactions on social media. According to Reuters news agency, some reactions seemed to point out that the images imitated racist insults towards Asian eyes. The advertisements have since been removed. “We have taken note of the recent concerns about the representation of a model in…

Outdoor clothing and fashion: a difficult combination? This article investigates the challenges and opportunities of this combination, from Gorpcore to brand positioning.

Belgian football club Beerschot responded with an official statement to the accusations of plagiarism regarding the new football shirt. Diana Al Shammari accused the club of having copied the flower pattern. Al Shammari is known on Instagram as ‘Thefootballgal’. On her account she enriches football shirts with embroidery. In the past she has worked with the Red Devils, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Adidas. Now the same kind of embroidery has appeared on the shirt of Beerschot. According to Al Shammari there is a copying. She responded under the first Instagram post in which Beerschot unveiled the new shirt. Subsequently,…

The most discussed accessory on the CPHN SS26-Catwalks was undoubtedly Anne Sophie Madsen’s Plush Ratten Clutch. Inspired by the glass fibers sculptures of the Danish artist Esben Weile Kjær, it was shown in four metallic colors with glass eyes and had little in common with his running brown fellow townman. Credits: Anne Sophie Madsen SS26/© Launchmetrics/Spotlight Just like previous season, we saw luxury handbags personalized on the street with kitschy key chains. Months after they appeared on the Fashionistas bags, the Labubus of Pop Mart are still a popular pendant. Credits: CPH SS26/© Launchmetrics/Spotlight The Norwegian fashion podcast maker Janka…

Belgian football club Beerschot is in the spotlight and not the way they want. The memorable unveiling of a limited edition shirt is overshadowed by the accusations of plagiarism. British designer Diana Al Shammari believes that her work has been copied and hints on legal steps. FashionUnited asked a lawyer to watch, because how much chance of success has a lawsuit in this case? Al Shammari is known on Instagram as ‘Thefootballgal’. On her account she enriches football shirts with embroidery. In the past she has worked with the Red Devils, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Adidas. The new Limited…

Inspiration or plagiarism? British designer Diana Al Shammari believes that the latter is seen at Antwerp football club Beerschot. Al Shammari is known on Instagram as ‘Thefootballgal’. On her account she enriches football shirts with embroidery. In the past she has worked with the Red Devils, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Adidas. Now the same kind of embroidery has appeared on the shirt of Beerschot. According to Al Shammari there is a copying. The designer mentions the performance of Beerschot under the Instagram post of the football club ‘Bad, Lazy and not creative’. She is disappointed that no credit or…

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At German retailer Emerson Renaldi the clock hits expansion. With the opening of a new location in Telfs, the Luxury fashion trader from Nürnberg is entering new roads – geographical and strategic. In an interview, Olivia Pfeiff, director of the family business, provides insight into the motives behind the location choice. In addition, she speaks of current trends and how brands can gain the confidence of their customers during changing consumer behavior. About Emerson Renaldi: Emerson Renaldi was founded in 1979 by Birgit Pfeiff as a boutique for Italian women’s shoes. She now leads the family business together with her…

For the 2026 season resort, designers opted for safe print and patronage choices, with which they largely confirmed the trends of the past seasons. Windows, stripes, flower and animal prints were prominent. An interesting point is how prints have become transseizes-bound, especially for resort collections, which are in stores from November to March. Volume Artificial flowers are striking decorations that add volume and a sculptural element to clothing. Adding flowers to items of clothing to create a 3D effect is already popular for several seasons. This trend can even be traced back to circa 2009 and a Dolce & Gabbana…