Author: FashionUni

The Georgian-London designer David Koma made his debut at Milan Fashion Week as creative director of the fashion house Blumarine. His FW25 collection is characterized by “dark romance”. A recurring motive in the collection was the thistle, symbol of protection and vulnerability, processed in crystal applications and silver details. Blumarin, founded in 1977, has recently experienced some important developments. In December 2022, Eih Eccellesze Italiane, the owner of Blumarin, considered an IPO. Founder Marco Marchi hereby referred to the strong growth of the group, thanks in part to “a successful creative repositioning” of Blumarin led by designer Nicola Brognano. Under…

Gu, the sister brand of Uniqlo, reveals a new clothing line under the name ‘UG’, created in collaboration with Undercover, the brand of the Japanese designer Jun Takahashi. In a press release, GU reports that UG aims to be an improved version of their existing identity, elevated by the involvement of Takahashi, which was involved in the entire production process of the debut collections. This new line, which is released under the title ‘Silent/Noise’, offers a reinterpretation of GU classics, such as the sweatshirt, shirts of wide cotton and utility pants. With an unstructured style, UG wants to “bring a…

On February 24, 2025, Fracomina presented its FW25/26 collection in the Museum of Science and Technology in Milan. The collection is a nod to the 90s, with a modern twist and a mix of tough and female elements. Grunge and Glamor in balance The Fracomina woman loves contrasts. Oversized leather jackets – also with snake print – are combined with shiny accents and bright colors. The collection brings influences of pop and grunge together in a powerful look. Denim is combined with satin, cargo pants with high heels and skirts in different lengths. Sweaters get extra flair with rhinestones, springs…

This season there was a lot of talk about who were not present at London Fashion Week. Nevertheless, there was a bustling energy around the creative power that makes London one of the best fashion cities when it comes to cherishing rising talent. Central to this were the designers who participated in the Newgen initiative of the British Fashion Council. Newgen, launched in 1993, played a key role in the support of some of the biggest names in British fashion, including Alexander McQueen, JW Anderson, Christopher Kane, Roksanda, Ahluwalia, Grace Wales Bonner, Molly Goddard and Bianca Saunders. The program, which…

Circular fashion label Martan announces that the last three weeks of their successful Sharefunding campaign have started. Due to the overwhelming success, the investment round has been expanded, but will mainly be filled in by professional investors. For private investors who can get in from € 250, the possibility closes on March 9. Martan has reached impressive milestones in recent months. The brand organized a showroom during Paris Fashion Week, drew their first international store with four more negotiations, and saw their online sale rise by 42%. In addition, the brand was recognized by leading industry publications, including 1 Granary.…

After a rollout in Belgium and France, among others, H&M Pre-Loved can now also be found in the Netherlands. The second -hand selection was introduced in a store in Amsterdam, reports H&M on LinkedIn. It is the ninth physical location for H&M pre-loved worldwide. Not only second -hand items from own brand H&M (and sister brands from the H&M Group) are shown, also items from other external brands. “Now that shoppers are looking for more ways to combine vintage with new, Preloved appears to be a hit,” reports H&M. “Customers come back to the stores to find unique pieces and…

What is art? That judgment is often felled by the viewer. That was also apparent on Thursday at the Bundesgerichtshof (BGH) in Karlsruhe. The fashion company Birkenstock wanted to get copyright protection for its classic sandals from the highest German Civil Court of Court. It regards the models as works of applied art. But the BGH judged differently. Despite the verdict, Birkenstock has not yet given up De Hoop. Specifically, in Karlsruhe, three lawsuits of Birkenstock against competitors who sold similar shoe models as those of Birkenstock itself. The fashion company with head office in Linz am Rhein in Rheinland-Pfalz…

For spring/summer 2025, Summum presents the Blue Daze by Summum line, an ode to the versatility and timelessness of denim; The material that year in and out again takes place. From deep indigo workwear to soft vintage washes with romantic details: the collection embodies effortless style with a fashion-forward mindset. Denim, from top-to-toe Denim remains an essential part of the Summum DNA. “Our love for denim knows no limits, because Denim never gets out of fashion,” said Summum. With the Blue Daze by Summum line, the Denim brand puts in a new daylight: innovative snits, playful ruffles and a mix…

Pantone, the global trend forecast and color consultancy, reveals that the color palette for the autumn/winter 2025 season of London Fashion Week, which runs until February 24, will find a balance between “a confluence of creativity, innovation, heritage and change to a new one to create vision “. Last season, for LFW Spring/Summer 2025, Pantone offered a color palette that was “playful and nostalgic”. For autumn/winter 2025, the color trend report presents a harmonious representation of colors that represent “a vision of change and innovation”. Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, shares in a statement: “The colors…

In 2025 the international fashion company Bestseller will celebrate its 50th anniversary. The celebration includes a design competition, in which international fashion students and talents are invited to create a capsule collection that interprets design for five decades. Since 1975, when Bestseller was founded, fashion has been a kaleidoscope of change, a constant evolution of style, trends and self -expression. New ways of rugs were created, while trends and looks have been conceived time and time again. With the launch of a design competition, the fashion company now wants to take a creative look at the fashion landscape of the…