Author: FashionUni

Twenty years after the first edition of Amsterdam Fashion Week (AFW), Amsterdam fashion brand Martan shows that the current fashion industry is in challenging times with a fashion show called ‘Tempest Tides’. Mountains of textile waste are piling up, the weather is becoming more extreme, but the journey to not give up as a fashion brand will be like a perfect storm. Martan sets the tone for Amsterdam Fashion Week. The brand shows once again that it is possible to create a complete high-end ready-to-wear collection without using new fabrics. FashionUnited visits the show and afterwards speaks with designer Douwe…

Dutch brand Stoov, known for its heating pads, is expanding its range. Stoov is launching a new collection including heating scarves and heating ponchos, the brand announced in a press release. The range expansion comes in response to the increasing consumer demand for neck warmers and heated cushions, Stoov explains. The Kokoon heated scarves have three temperature settings that warm the body and help to relax. The product is available in three versions and two colours: Clay Beige and Moss Green. The scarves look soft and light and have a wavy pattern. The Kokoon heated scarves will be available for…

‘Transformative Teal’ has been named the color of the year 2026 by color institutes WGSN and Coloro. According to the two, Transformative Teal is a fluid fusion of blue and green, reflecting the diversity of nature and an earth-centered mindset, in line with the growing demand for ecological responsibility (in light of the climate crisis). The blue-green hue is described as calming and restorative, with a transformative and regenerativecharacter. The text continues below the image Transformative Teal Credits: WGSN FashionUnited has collected some looks from the catwalk in which the harmonious mix of blue and green or similar teal-tones have…

A dreamy collection, born from the fusion of young talent and established fashion expertise. Belgian retailer LolaLiza proudly presents a unique collection by promising Belgian talent Pol Vogels, who sees his creative vision come to life thanks to his participation in the LolaLiza Fashion School. This competition, organised by Belgian label LolaLiza, offers young designers not only an exclusive look behind the scenes of the brand, but also the rare opportunity to create and market their own dresses. The result is a stunning collection that combines Pol’s fresh, youthful energy with LolaLiza’s trendy and accessible style. Credits: LolaLiza The LolaLiza…

Kurt Geiger reports impressive sales figures and celebrates this with the launch of a new campaign starring Emily Ratajkowski. Kurt Geiger has unveiled a new campaign starring Emily Ratajkowski for its latest collection, building on an exceptional year that saw the fashion powerhouse grow revenues 34% to over £40.5m. The British brand’s annual revenue rose 10% to £427m in the year to February 2024, driven by growing global demand for its ‘affordable luxury’ handbags, now Kurt Geiger’s best-selling products. The fashion company, which was founded in London in 1963, is also growing rapidly in North America, with the US now…

Chanel has taken its first step into the world of wearables with the launch of the Première Sound watch. This innovative timepiece, which can also be worn as a necklace, combines luxury with technology by offering integrated wired headphones, a microphone and remote control functionality. With this, Chanel marks its entry into the emerging market for smart accessories. The Première Sound was developed under the direction of Arnaud Chastaingt, the director of Chanel’s watchmaking studio. In collaboration with audio specialist Master & Dynamic, who is known for its collaborations with other luxury brands, Chanel successfully combined its craftsmanship with cutting-edge…

In B2B fashion, marketing and brand strategy to attract trusted retailers is just as crucial as the products themselves. Dutch fashion brand Dstrezzed, known for its casual yet sophisticated menswear, has made great strides in recent years to redefine its market position. As the brand looks to expand into the German market, a key growth area within Europe, Dstrezzed relies not only on strong partnerships with agencies like Ben&, but also on maintaining a strong strategy and brand identity. The evolution of Dstrezzed: from basics to a full range Dstrezzed has undergone a transformation in recent years, evolving from a…

Paris – The booming second-hand market has put a spotlight on a profession that was once in the shadows: the anti-counterfeiting expert. It is now a highly sought-after profession, with many candidates and few chosen ones. However, as the second-hand fashion industry gains ground, the demand for luxury goods experts is growing. “There is a strict selection process, because it is a profession that many people dream of,” says Victoire Boyer-Chammard, Expertise Ambassador & Partnerships Manager at Vestiaire Collective. She now heads the Vestiaire Académie and explains that she learned her trade on the job, after a career in the…

The SS25 womenswear shows are fast approaching. New York Fashion Week kicks off the season as the first of the four major fashion cities, kicking off on September 6. We can expect to see an evolution of trends that have captivated audiences in the past, as well as trends that seem to drastically contradict those tendencies. To discuss the shifts, FashionUnited spoke with Patricia Maeda, womenswear director at trend forecasting agency Fashion Snoops. Merging craftsmanship and AI Collina Strada SS24, MSGM SS24 and Rabanne FW24. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Although artificial intelligence (AI) is still in its infancy in the world of…

Luxury resale platform The RealReal released its seventh annual “Luxury Resale Report” on Wednesday, analyzing the shopping and consignment behavior of the company’s more than 37 million members. It also spotlights the key trends currently shaping demand and resale values ​​for the most coveted luxury brands and items — dominated by high-end jewelry and timeless handbags, but also TikTok trends and the resurgence of nostalgic TV shows. “Fashion is undergoing a seismic shift. Trends are moving away from being top-down (runways) and toward bottom-up through things like TikTok, TV shows, and everyday street style,” said Rati Sahi Levesque, president and…