Author: FashionUni

New York Fashion Week has officially wrapped up its SS25 season and before we move on to its British counterpart in London, we look back at some of the highlights from a week in the Big Apple. And what a week it was. So much so that one question continues to loom within the wider fashion community: has New York City got its shine back? With a glut of celebrities, the rise of previously European-focused giants and an avalanche of shows that caused a social media storm, the answer might just be yes. New York’s status has often been seen…

Dutch media brand JAN and fashion brand Another-Label are joining forces to launch an exclusive fashion collection. This unique collaboration marks the beginning of JAN’s entry into the world of licensing partnerships, with which the brand is serving its influential, affluent target group of 30+ women in an innovative way. Pop-up With a vibrant pop-up store in the heart of Amsterdam, JAN and Another-Label will present their first timeless capsule collection from Friday 13 September to Sunday 15 September. The pop-up is located at Rokin 102 in Amsterdam, in the former building of Fashion for Good. Here, visitors can try…

Lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret has relaunched its athleisure label VSX with a new celebrity campaign featuring Gigi Hadid, Imaan Hammam, Paloma Elsesser and Taylor Hill. VSX has been reintroduced as a “lifestyle” brand at the “intersection of performance and fashion,” said Kira Fisher, VP of brand design at VS&Co, in a press release. Fisher added: “The premium designs utilise body mapping and superior fabrics that celebrate the curves of the female body, created to provide confidence, support and comfort as you live your life from day to night with top-notch style.” The label is being marketed under its own Instagram…

While all eyes are on the ongoing SS25 Fashion Week season, trend forecaster WGSN and its colour-focused sister company Coloro are already looking ahead to FW26/27. The duo have released their five key shades for the period, including the colour of the year, previously announced as ‘Transformative Teal’. The selection was based on the overarching theme of “reorientation,” WGSN said, which challenges old ideas and seeks opportunities that call for urgent change. The lineup includes both “grounding” dark and “responsive” bright colors, reflecting the need for “balance, excitement and stability.” Transformative Teal (092-37-14) Transformative Teal (092-37-14) Credits: WGSN. Transformative Teal,…

HEYDUDE, the popular footwear brand, today proudly announced a partnership with renowned actress, producer and style icon Sydney Sweeney. Sweeney will serve as the brand’s global spokesperson in a new campaign that celebrates comfort and confidence. Two-time Emmy-nominated actress and one of the most in-demand talents of her generation, Sydney Sweeney is known for her high-profile and critically acclaimed roles in series including HBO’s “Euphoria” and “White Lotus” and in films including the romantic comedy “Anyone But You” and the award-winning indie film “Reality.” In the new HEYDUDE campaign, which casts Sweeney as the “Director of Dudes,” she shares behind-the-scenes…

The time when big names like Karl Lagerfeld and Jil Sander were synonymous with “German design” at the international fashion weeks is behind us. For a long time it seemed quiet around “die Deutschen”, but now a new generation is seeking the international stage. Fashion labels such as GmbH and Ottolinger have already conquered a place on the big stages with their mix of sporty streetwear, playing with silhouettes and gender norms. But also – still – lesser-known brands are taking their first steps outside Germany under the name “Neudeutsch”. Most feel at home in the German capital – helped…

The Dutch government has a fixed target for 2025 regarding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR); in 2025, 50% of the clothing placed on the market must be circular or reusable by weight. To achieve these goals, it is up to companies and producers to commit to a circular economy, which is in 30% reuse and 25% circular materials. Two of the most commonly used products in clothing are polyester and cotton. While cotton is traditionally seen as a natural and eco-friendly material, questions are increasingly being raised about its true impact on the environment. Polyester, on the other hand, has a…

CoolCat is back. The clothing brand will relaunch on September 9 via its own website, Wehkamp and Kleertjes.com, Wehkamp announced in a press release. The Dutch online department store rejected the exclusive rights of CoolCat in 2023. CoolCat emphasizes self-expression and individuality. The clothing should inspire children to embrace their own style and celebrate their unique personality. The youth brand is launching the collection ‘Be Heard, Make Noise’, which is a tribute to the history of the brand, as can be read. The collection consists of over 100 items and represents ‘a blend of today’s street and sports culture’. It…

Peter Wertmann is the winner of Lichting 2024. This was announced tonight after the annual Lichting show in an intimate space at De Hallen Studio’s in Amsterdam. During the show, ten new fashion designers showed their creations, including seven selected alumni of Dutch fashion academies and three alumni who participated via a open call. Wertmann graduated from the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. His collection ‘Lost product of society’ takes the audience into the cold. The collection reflects the essence of Arctic and Antarctic exploration, fused with the freedom of growing up in the Swiss Alps and the…

What is the value of fashion in times of war? From September 1 to 4, Ukrainian Fashion Week (UFW) tried to find answers to that question amid the ongoing adversity. It was the first time that Fashion Week returned to Kyiv since the Russian invasion of the capital and the start of the war in 2022. More than 50 local fashion designers, who had emigrated to London, Paris, Copenhagen or Berlin in recent seasons, returned to their homelands. The collections, which emphasized the country’s spirit of resilience and hope, were presented in various formats, including fashion shows, presentations, installations and…