Author: FashionUni

According to the press release, Primark has taken a new step in its range of adapted clothing with the introduction of adapted swimwear. The swimwear collection is intended for people with disabilities or temporary mobility problems and is now available in selected stores. Expansion of range with adapted clothing The collection was developed in collaboration with adaptive fashion designer Victoria Jenkins, founder of fashion label Unhidden. The line includes a tankini with adjustments such as an opening for medical devices (such as tubes) and adjustable waistbands, and cargo swim trunks with accessible openings and roomy pockets. In addition to swimwear,…

The Fédération de la Fashion Circulaire (FMC) announces the launch of a new European award: the Circular Fashion Synergies Awards. This prize is more than just another award for projects in ‘sustainable fashion’. The aim is to reward collaborations that concretely accelerate the development of the circular economy within the textile industry. In today’s fashion industry, with its major environmental and regulatory challenges, the transition to sustainable business models is a necessity. The importance of this new prize is the appreciation for solutions that have passed the experimental phase and are operational, profitable and deployable on a large scale. The…

If there’s a term we haven’t come across before in a fashion brand press release, it’s ‘man boobs’. Another surprise was that the Four Times One brand does not want to hide the male torso with man boobs, but rather supports and celebrates it. New brand Four Times One immediately attracted attention thanks to its mission to empower the plus size man. The brand’s offering is currently still small, but its ambitions are great. The website already gives several hints about what is to come. Chest toning, torso toning, big bum proof, thick thigh proof, biceps enhancing – according to…

Tokyo Fashion Week also brings an end to the international catwalk shows for women’s fashion autumn/winter 2026. In the Japanese capital, designers look back to the past for inspiration from bygone eras and mythical creatures. At the same time they show their craftsmanship in creating fashionable sculptures. Fashion history FW26 (from left to right): Houga, Agnes B. and Mukcyen Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight This season, several designers – not just in Tokyo – seem to have studied fashion history for inspiration from the past. There are several silhouettes that are reminiscent of creations from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Most looks are…

Within the (inter)national fashion industry, more and more brands are choosing to redefine their positioning. Changing consumer behavior, the growth of e-commerce and an increasing demand for consistent collections mean that labels regularly review their brand identity and strategy. With these changes in mind, the Dutch men’s fashion brand ICON presents a renewed branding and a refined course. With this step, the brand wants to further strengthen its positioning within the premium essentials segment. An improved visual identity and brand strategy should contribute to a clearer profile in a market in which minimalism, fit and versatility are becoming increasingly important…

Vingino develops shoes and glasses in collaboration with specialized partners. The brand focuses on quality, fit and sustainability for its…

From October 22 to 24, 2025, Mare di Moda, the leading European fair for swimwear, lingerie and athleisure fabrics, will take place at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. This event annually attracts the continent’s most innovative designers, manufacturers and design studios. But behind the swimsuits and innovative fibers, Mare di Moda is also a place where the future of the global market is taking shape, two years in advance. As chief guest of this 2025 edition, David Shah – publisher at Metropolitan Publishing BV and professor at the ArtEZ Academy – captivated the audience with a lecture that was…

Alsico, a Belgian manufacturer of protective work clothing, has developed a uniform made entirely from recycled textiles. In the press release the company speaks of a first. The project comes from Alsico Academy, the expertise team within the company that focuses on developing sustainable and comfortable fabrics, and the recycling company Sixone. That company processed collected clothing from Alsico into polyester granules, from which new yarns and fabrics were made. Tests show that the new fabric meets the requirements for professional workwear. This means that the new Alsico ‘closed loop’ uniforms have been recycled. Protective work clothing is intended to…

The word ‘historic’ was so present this season that it almost hung over the SS26 collections like an unofficial title. And rightly so, because a huge game of musical chairs took place at the top of the fashion world. No fewer than fourteen designers presented their first collections as the new creative directors of some of the most influential fashion houses. This tectonic shift in the creative landscape inevitably created a sense of new beginnings. The promise of a new fashion era was palpable everywhere. But after four weeks a familiar picture emerged. The trends that gradually crystallized from the…

Over the past two weeks, there has been a sense of nostalgia about the fashion shows in Shanghai. Designers found inspiration in the past, from the glamorous 1920s to deep-rooted Chinese aesthetics. Ornaments were not avoided, with an exploration of archetypes and connections to ballet and running. Nostalgia in muted colors Floral motifs and muted tones formed a common thread throughout the collections. Many designs made liberal use of velvet, silk and lace. An elegant lace dress by Jacques Wei, a designer known for his elegant creations, was interwoven with silver thread. Sequins and feather boas gave his sophisticated evening…