Author: FashionUni

In a street in Khan Younès, in the south of the Gaza Strip, there are children’s mannequins wearing princess dresses in all colors. An unexpected appearance of rhinestone and organza at the foot of buildings destroyed by the war between Israel and Hamas. From shrapnel to party fabrics In a shop in the neighborhood, a little girl spins in circles with a concentrated look, while the panels of a wide, white and silver speckled skirt float around her. A shy smile appears on her face. The shiny dress, with matching tulle headpiece, seems made for special occasions. It is impossible…

The SS27 menswear shopping season kicks off on June 16 with Pitti Uomo 110 in Florence, followed by the menswear shows in Milan and Paris. One of the defining themes shaping the season is the continued rise of “soft masculinity.” This is an aesthetic that moves away from rigid, overtly aggressive styling in favor of a more tactile, expressive and emotionally charged approach. What was once a niche subculture has now become mainstream. This shift is fueled by a growing resistance to increasingly flat, screen-dominated digital life. Consumers experience what psychologists describe as a ‘haptic deficit’, a desire for physical…

With the Spring/Summer 2027 collection, Dutch denim pioneer Kings Of Indigo is entering a new chapter. The season marks a moment of reflection and new beginnings. The relationship between past and present is central: classic denim craftsmanship meets modern proportions, new silhouettes and a contemporary interpretation of unisex clothing. Credit: Kings Of Indigo Credit: Kings Of Indigo Inspired by Japanese craftsmanship and the iconography of Americana, the brand returns to premium denim qualities and authentic washes. At the same time, the collection has been expanded with more dynamic fits, new volumes and a range of innovative unisex fits that reflect…

Labrum is the winner of this year’s BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund. Foday Dumbuya, the brand’s founder, will receive a grant of £100,000, a year of mentorship, pro bono legal services and access to specialist advisers. Founded in 2014, Labrum is known for sharing the untold stories of the diaspora, a fusion of African values ​​and British tailoring. The brand’s selection is due to Dumbuya’s ability to ‘take its collections to the next level while maintaining a distinct creative vision’, which reflects the ‘originality that British fashion is known for’, according to BFC managing director Laura Weir. She continued: “With stories…

New research from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel provides more insight serial returners and the impact of the many returns of packages. For example, ‘only’ 15 percent of consumers appear to return products excessively, but are therefore responsible for almost 60 percent of the CO2 emissions linked to returns. The research examined the shopping behavior of almost 10,000 European consumers. These shoppers came from Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Poland and Greece. Not only returns behavior was mapped, but also the attitude and motivation of consumers. “Returns are much more than a logistics cost,” says Heleen Buldeo…

It is the operational issues, rather than the requirements, that cause bottlenecks in DPP implementation. Who internally owns this data? What budget do the costs fall under? Which suppliers should be connected first? And within what period? These are some of the questions DPP provider Renoon faced. The company started as a sustainable fashion app for consumers. Now it specializes in end-to-end DPP infrastructure and traceability for the fashion industry. Product management, traceability and compliance were previously treated as three separate areas by the fashion industry. However, Renoon sees itself as a total solution for the delivery of the DPP.…

What happens when the booming fitness industry collides with beauty and wellness? Join us live as our Beauty & Wellness and Active teams explore the emerging opportunities at the intersection of fitness, wellness, and beauty. As athletic routines, wellness lifestyles, and beauty needs evolve together, we’re tracking the innovations, collaborations, and hybrid experiences reshaping all three markets. What You’ll Learn: · What’s shaping the fitness-wellness zeitgeistWhich brands are leading the convergence· Where we see the next wave of growth The future of wellness is in motion. Let’s navigate what’s next. Speakers Mallory Huron · Director of Beauty & Wellness, Future…

Except for the gong, it is completely silent in the dome of the Botanic Sanctuary in Antwerp. A buzzing volume fills the room, a high-pitched female voice starts, and next to it a man plays exotic instruments. The first model enters in deep contemplation — arms crossed behind her, gaze on her feet — wearing loose trousers and a black waistcoat, held together with a delicate moss-green silk thread. What happens next seems like a family constellation. Each model is given a place in the room and instructed to relate to the other, with the theatricality of a Galliano show:…

Madrid – Spanish sportswear company Gobik is committed to further diversification with the launch of a new experimental line called ‘The One Off’. The introduction of this collection marks a strategic step for the company in the high-quality sports segment. Gobik was founded in 2010 in Yecla, Spain by the entrepreneurial duo José Ramón Ortín and Alberto García. Although the company started with a focus on technical cycling clothing, the portfolio has expanded to include running and triathlon in recent years. In addition, the company entered the lifestyle segment with fashion collections for both menswear and womenswear. The launch of…

It is still not quiet at the H&M distribution center in Ghlin, Belgium. The location was temporarily evacuated and the police had to be involved, various media reported, including HLN. Media reports say strikers and union representatives have detained members of management and non-striking staff. The police were called in to ensure that those involved could leave safely. The unions deny that there is a hostage situation. The management was reportedly called to restart discussions. After that phone call, dozens of police cars and a bailiff suddenly appeared and helped executives leave the location. “I would like to emphasize that…