Author: FashionUni

The Antwerp Fashion Walk took place on Thursday 5 to Saturday 7 June. Fashion professionals from all over the world have traveled to the Belgian fashion capital in search of a new fashion talent. Antwerp was one big sourcing event during these three days. FashionUnited highlights the five most remarkable labels in the walk, led by branch organization Flanders DC. Julie Kegels Julie Kegels Credits: Susan Zijp (FashionUnited) The rainy weather on Friday afternoon 6 June does not prevent fashion professionals from visiting the Multibrandstore Renaissance. Julie Kegels’s SS25 pop-up can be admired there. The designer himself is also present.…

On Friday 6 and Saturday 7 June, the graduation shows of the fashion department of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp (Kaska) took place in the Waagnatie in Antwerp. FashionUnited visited the showrooms of the fourteen master’s students prior to the show and attended the catwalk show, where prominent representatives from the fashion world were present. Among them were Stefano Galici, creative director of Ann Demeulemeester, and Walter Van Beirendonck, former head of the fashion department. This year’s fashion pasters are confronted with current challenges within the sector; Ranging from job insecurity to global economic tensions and the speed…

Materials company The Lycra Company makes further steps to release elastane (also often called Spandex or Lycra) from fossil fuels. The company announces that this year it is the bio-derived Lycra Ecomade fiber will introduce. The Lycra Company has collaborated with the Qore company for this. During a PaneltTalk on the Global Fashion Summit program in Copenhagen, it turned out that the collaboration had certainly been in the making since 2018. Thanks to the cooperation between the two parties, 70 percent of the fiber material, which was previously produced on the basis of fossil fuels, is replaced by fructose from…

The Pinterest trend report for summer 2025 signals a seasonal shift to rustic minimalism, nostalgic fashion and nature -oriented lifestyle choices, while digitally tired consumers – led by generation Z – tangible aesthetics and conscious escapes. The internal data of the platform reveals a strong increase in searches to ‘digital detox’ (plus 72 percent) and related ‘Vision boards’ (plus 273 percent). This indicates a widespread need for screen -free, national retreats. Pinterest users turn to ‘nature baths’ and ‘farm houses interiors’, which means that summer aspirations around welfare, sustainability and simplicity are reformed. Aesthetic references such as the ‘Martha Stewart…

After thirty years the focus on women’s shoes, men now also operate men. The company has announced the launch of Via Vai Men.

For Spring/Summer 2026, POM Amsterdam and Gwen van Poorten, known as presenter, influencer, writer and podcaster, are joining forces for a collaboration that reflects the energy and positive mindset of both GWEN and the POM team. The Up Capsul collection team promises to be a must-have for the summer of 2026, Comfy Leisure Wear with a Fabulous Dose of Up-a perfect balance between relaxation and style. The collaboration is the result of shared values ​​between Pom and Gwen. Gwen says: “We are both incredibly driven and have a huge passion for life. At Pom I immediately feel at home, because…

Where will we be in? Will we always continue to pay attention to our clothing or is a training suit behind a laptop if we only have to hoist our virtual alter egos in glitter dresses and tailor -made suits? If we look at waste mountains full of clothing and raw materials that run out, it makes sense that fashion students look for alternatives to the future of fashion. We asked three graduates from the Amsterdam Fashion Institute how they see that future and we then discover three trends: making clothes ourselves, upcycling clothing and digital clothing. No rest A…

The Gas Spring/Summer 2026 collection is based on the most authentic essence of the brand: Denim. As a basic element of the identity of gas, Denim is the entire wardrobe. This is combined with contemporary essentials and seasonal capsules that interpret contemporary trends through the lens of the rich heritage of the brand. The result is a versatile offer, rooted in the denim core: iconic fits, authentic washes and reinterpretations of archive documents. The collection comes to life in three different, but complementary thematic worlds: Sport Heritage, Racing and Workwear. These three themes determine the visual and conceptual identity of…

From kitchen table to international fashion house In 2010, Kim Hyldahl Mosh founded. This was not only the start of a new brand, but also a new beginning. The first sketches were made at his kitchen table and eventually developed into a debut collection of seven jeans and pants with perfect cut. The vision was clear from day one: impeccable fits, premium fabrics and a characteristic twist that made each item of clothing unique. Left: Mosh Mosh, Right: Mos Mosh Gallery.Credits: Mos Mosh What started as a denim label quickly grew into a fully -fledged fashion brand. Mosh Mosh is…

Spring/summer is an important sales period for denim, but also one of the most unpredictable. Changing weather, changing consumer behavior and short sales period are making the planning more complex prior to the season. To help retailers with these challenges, Cup of Joe offers a seasonless NOS (Never Out of Stock) Program That flexibility guarantees throughout the season. By combining consistent availability of stock with fast repeat productions, the denim brand enables its partners to respond quickly to the question, avoid over -supplies and protect margins, even when the circumstances change unexpectedly. Flexibility built for the reality of the retail…