Author: FashionUni

While a coordinated outfit or pair of sneakers can start a conversation, it’s often the hidden space between the shoe and the pant leg that really tells your story. In an age where personal branding is central, socks have undergone a ‘2025 glow-up’. They have evolved from a basic functional need to a powerful stylistic statement. According to The Guardian, socks have become the ‘hottest fashion theme of the decade’; they are now in the spotlight as a means of ‘little rebellion’ and self-expression. FashionUnited explores how high-quality legwear serves as a canvas for self-expression. Using the artistic philosophy of…

On Thursday, April 2, both the professional and public prizes from the Shopping Awards were presented. As always, the Shopping Awards focuses on ‘the best online stores in the Netherlands’. This year was the twenty-fifth edition of the awards ceremony. Two well-known companies received (professional) prizes. Decathlon took home the DS Smith Sustainability Award. “Decathlon makes circularity concrete and scalable with the fully integrated Second Life range. By making second-hand products part of the customer journey, sustainable consumption becomes accessible and self-evident. Initiatives such as repair, buy-back and eco-design strengthen that impact for a wide audience,” the jury said in…

The peplum made a strong comeback on the FW26 runways, reflecting the current interest in sculptural waists and controlled volume around the hips. Unlike the ruffled, decidedly feminine versions of the 2010s, this season’s interpretations are sharper and more architectural, often integrated into tailoring or streamlined dresses. Jonathan Anderson delved into the Dior archives and reimagined the iconic ‘Bar’ jacket. He updated the fashion house’s classic narrow-waist tailoring with a fresh, sculptural twist. Overall, the FW26 peplum reflects a broader shift on the runway toward defined waists and expressive proportions. Designers sculpt the center part to create shape and dynamics…

Madrid – In honor of Earth Month, sustainable Spanish fashion brand Ecoalf is launching a striking campaign. The pioneer in circular fashion puts a critical spin on the well-known slogan ‘Make America Great Again’. This campaign is supported by the launch of a special, circular accessory line. Since the 2016 American presidential elections, the ‘MAGA’ slogan has become a symbol for the political movement around Donald Trump. The iconic caps that popularized the message have been a laughing stock for critics for years. With the start of Trump’s second term on January 20, 2025, Ecoalf responds to this controversy by…

Etsy will ban the sale of all animal fur starting in August 2026. This follows a more than 50-day protest campaign by the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT). The global online marketplace for handmade and vintage goods has updated its animal products policy and confirmed the decision in a separate email to CAFT. In addition to banning the sale of endangered species products starting August 11, 2026, Etsy is also banning all products made from or containing natural fur from animals killed for their fur, “regardless of age or origin.” Etsy’s animal products policy states that this includes…

The SS26 collection from Barts Amsterdam, ‘Slow Sunday Beach Club’, focuses on sustainable, refined beachwear with various fits and an expansion in…

As the last winter cold finally makes way for the first rays of sunshine, a transformation is taking place in the consumer’s wardrobe. The heavy, protective textures of autumn are exchanged for fabrics that not only dress the body, but allow it to breathe. In this delicate transitional season, the modern wardrobe is an exercise in balance: garments must understand the capriciousness of nature, with comfort being the undisputed architect of the spring collection. The foundation: layering as a curative art form In this phase, basics no longer function merely as underwear, but as the backbone of the modern ‘capsule…

Research shows that specific design choices can significantly reduce fiber loss from jeans during washing.

At the second edition of the Circular Textiles Conference, organized by Sustainalab and Clean & Unique, consultant Marten Boels presented the new course of Circular Textiles Amsterdam (CTA), a public-private partnership between government, business and education to boost circular textiles in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area (MRA). CTA officially started at the beginning of this year. The reason for the new plan was that the existing roadmap was outdated. Boels’ introduction shows that collaborations around circularity in the region are still inadequate and that there is a need for action. Above all, the plans must be implemented. Sustainability experts call it…

The lifestyle and summer sandal brand Cacatoès is launching Mosquitoès, an anti-mosquito sandal. This is a large-scale application of a repellent that is integrated directly into the material of the shoe. The timing may make it sound like an April Fool’s joke, but (as far as we know) it is not. Founded in Marseille and led by Jordane Assouline, Cacatoès specializes in the production and distribution of polymer (plastic) sandals. The sandals are water and heat resistant, machine washable and recyclable. Production takes place in Brazil. Cacatoès is distributed in more than forty countries and has a network of more…