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What will happen this week anyway? FashionUnited looks ahead to the fashion news of week 53. Below are the main points from the editorial agenda for the period from Monday, December 30, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025. Technology in retail: where is really relevant in 2025? Artificial intelligence (AI) is dominating the conversations – including in retail, but beyond the big visions and promises, where are the actual application areas in fashion retail? In an interview, Ulrich Spaan, technology expert at the Cologne EHI Retail Institute, talks about the status of AI in fashion retail, homework in omnichannel and…

The second half of 2024 was anything but boring. In the six months, professionals, consumers and editors were surprised by takeovers, new creative directors, bankruptcies and new concepts. July One of the most remarkable news from July 2024 is Shein’s announcement that it is starting a circularity fund. Millions are being allocated to the fund, but there are no really clear guidelines on how it will promote circularity. It does seem that the company mainly wants to bring new designers onto the platform and polish its own image before it goes public in London. There are also a lot of…

Remarkable news from the chess world. There was a commotion because chess player Magnus Carlsen was wearing jeans. The grandmaster wore jeans on Friday, December 27, during the Rapid Chess World Cup. The chess federation FIDE ordered Carlsen to wear nicer trousers for the next round, but the chess player refused. As a result, he no longer played any matches at the World Rapid Chess Championship and had to pay a fine. He then decided to withdraw from the Blitz Chess World Cup that will take place on Monday, December 30. Yet it all fizzles out because the chess federation…

As 2025 approaches, the luxury market faces significant challenges that could reshape its trajectory. A combination of economic, political and consumer-driven factors are likely to influence demand, innovation and growth in this highly competitive sector. Uncertainty in the market The global luxury industry is navigating a period of significant economic unpredictability, driven by uneven growth in key regions and shifts in consumer spending patterns. Political developments, such as possible tariff measures in the US, contribute to this uncertainty. For example, proposals for increased duties on European goods could disrupt the revenue streams of major luxury players. Such headwinds could cause…

Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami are relaunching the iconic Multicolore collection from the 2000s. This relaunch includes the classic monogram handbags and introduces the signature design on modern models such as the Capucines and Coussin. In addition, beloved prints such as Panda, Cerises and Cherry Blossom return, celebrating the brand’s long-standing collaboration with Murakami. The collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Japanese artist Murakami began in 2005 under the creative direction of Marc Jacobs and revolutionized the fashion world. Murakami’s colorful monogram, worn by celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton, became a must-have worldwide. However, at the end of…

A menu full of favorite classics and new seasonings: the FW25 collection from POM Amsterdam is inspired by food and fashion. Taste, color and texture are the ingredients that determine the end result – whether it concerns a dish or your own style. POM Amsterdam provides the elements for self-expression with its latest collection: POM’s Deli. With the Fall/Winter collection for 2025, POM Amsterdam offers an entire menu of options, divided into four drops that are designed around different meal times. Start with breakfast, with which POM moves on to dessert via an outdoor picnic and festive dinner – and…

The Swedish fashion chain Lager 157 is expanding in Europe. The brand opens its first store in Germany, which is intended as a “springboard” for further expansion in the country and the continent. In an interview, CEO Stefan Palm explains his expansion plans and the business model behind the success of Lager 157’s wardrobe. Lager 157 has conquered Scandinavia in the past decade with its utilitarian clothing for everyone at extremely low prices. Prices range from 52 euros for a ski set of a jacket and 17 euros for a hoodie. No wonder that the clothing chain was able to…

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With the end of the year approaching, FashionUnited traditionally looks back on the stories of the past year. This is a selection of interviews worth reading published in 2024. Why scent marketing in fashion stores leaves you wanting more February – A subtle fresh scent that ensures customers linger longer or strange food or even sweat odors in the store? You would say that the choice was made quite quickly. The effect of scent, in general but also in retail, is sometimes underestimated, even though it has a powerful sensation. That is why FashionUnited speaks with Transduce about the opportunities…

What will happen this week anyway? FashionUnited looks ahead to the fashion news of week 52. Below are the main points from the editorial agenda for the period from Monday December 23 to Sunday December 29. ‘Fashion Future’: What does the young generation demand from the fashion industry? Fashion has always been obsessed with youth. Trend seminars and conferences repeatedly emphasize the importance of attracting Generation Z – born between 1997 and 2012 – and Generation Alpha, which will grow into teenagers in the coming years, as a target group, but this is usually missing. FashionUnited attended the Fashion Future…