Author: FashionUni

For the 2026 school year, the AICP (Académie Internationale de Coupe Darroux-Ladevèze, the Paris tailoring school) is offering a new training course focused on men’s clothing: a lever for growth in the face of labor shortages and the risk of loss of craftsmanship. Due to the shortage of qualified technicians, the many retirements and the lack of specific training for men’s fashion, Christine Walter-Bonini, president of the AICP, has decided to introduce special training for men’s tailors. “At the time of the SEHM men’s fashion fair, and later with the rise of young designers, many brands started with men’s fashion.…

With the advent of fast fashion and textile giants able to design, produce and distribute enormous quantities of clothing in a matter of days, the perception of clothing production has completely changed. Today, mass production is often depicted as a futuristic factory. Seamstresses, associated with the nostalgia of a craft workshop, seem to have no place in the process that fills the shopping streets of every city with the latest trends. Public perception often sees this speed as a triumph of technological efficiency. This ignores the fact that in the industrial reality of 2026, the basis of this agility is…

I had read about its history, its role in the Silk Road and the size of the territory, but arriving in Almaty exceeded every expectation. The Kazakh city lies at the foot of an imposing mountain range, which frames an urban silhouette of modern glass skyscrapers. The last edition of Fashion Week Almaty took place from April 28 to 30 in the former capital, with the support of a sponsor of the caliber of Visa. The event brought together eighteen designers from Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Hungary and Morocco. The city positioned itself as the epicenter of a creative conversation about…

In a digital age, the physical sensation of touch is more important than ever. For the autumn/winter 2026 season, designers’ focus is therefore on tactile textured fabrics for outerwear. In line with a wider folkloric trend, many jackets this season showcase artisanal, handmade patchwork designs, a mix of various contrasting or complementary materials. Dense faux fur for coats is a trend, with a fresh and modern look in unusual patterns. Other collections include classic checks and tweeds for chic, feminine styles. Some designers emphasize capes as an important silhouette. The color palette is autumnal with shades such as brown, olive,…

The United Nations is launching the next phase of its sustainable uniforms for guides initiative. This is an extension of the collaboration in the field of fashion education, where students and circular design are central to the development of institutional workwear. The program, announced April 28 in New York, follows the 2025 debut of new uniforms designed by students at the Swedish School of Textiles. According to the UN, this is the first time a fashion school has led the design of the guides’ uniforms, with sustainability embedded in the entire process. The newly announced phase focuses on accessories. Students…

Paris (France) – The ‘barrel’ pants, also called “tonneau” (barrel-shaped) in French or “clown”, seemed to have little chance outside the catwalks with their unique, convex fit. Yet trousers have recently become an integral part of everyday fashion for both women and men. “The ready-to-wear has turned it into an iconic item that stands to replace flared jeans,” Bryan Ferreira, style journalist for GQ magazine, explained to AFP. Every decade has its own jeans: the seventies the flared jeans, the eighties the ‘mom jeans’ (high waist, relaxed fit), the nineties the baggy pants (wide everywhere) and the 2010s the ‘skinny’…

De Fuorisalone is voorbij, en daarmee ook de overvloed aan evenementen, de lange rijen en de mensenmassa die Milaan een week lang overspoelde. De aantrekkingskracht van de Fuorisalone is overduidelijk, maar een reflectie op de kwaliteit van de evenementen, hun inhoud en de interesse bij professionals in mode en design is op zijn plaats. Hoewel een ‘rondje Fuorisalone’ voor velen een must is en merken dit moment begrijpelijkerwijs aangrijpen voor zichtbaarheid, kan een gerichtere aanpak leiden tot minder overdaad en meer kwaliteit. Desondanks zijn er veel opmerkelijke installaties, tentoonstellingen, samenwerkingen en evenementen. Stone Island presenteert bijvoorbeeld het nieuwe hoofdstuk van…

Amsterdam-based denim pattern maker Maria Gunnarsson of Amk Atelier has designed a capsule collection for Damson Madder, a London fashion brand. The clothing can be ordered from the Amk Atelier webshop as well as from Damson Madder. Gunnarsson informed FashionUnited. The collection is inspired by and developed in collaboration with the female farmers of the Amsterdam community agricultural farm (CSA) De Stadsgroenteboer. Gunnarsson’s project ‘Rooted’, which concluded last year, explored what modern, fashionable workwear for women could look like. That project was popular with the British; The collaboration stems from a meeting between Gunnarsson and Damson Madder at the Kingpins…

Handbags are often the main source of revenue for a brand. They offer higher profit margins than clothing and appeal to a broader audience. Therefore, they are essential for directing seasonal collections and driving overall sales. This importance is reflected on the FW26 catwalks. Designers show a wide range of satchels, ranging from relaxed, flowing hobos to structured silhouettes with straps. Oboes Designers use suede and softer leathers in fresh colors for supple models with updated details. Diesel FW26 by Glenn Martens Credits: Diesel clp F26 122 ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The supple Diesel D-One made of weathered brown leather has hanging straps…

Outdoor brand The North Face, part of VF Corporation, is expanding its range with an adaptive camping and outdoor collection. The aim of the collection is to remove existing barriers in the outdoor sector and increase access to the right equipment, the company announced on Thursday. In doing so, the brand is responding to a growing demand for more inclusive design approaches in the industry. The so-called Universal Collection should “make discovery easier for everyone” and was developed in collaboration with athletes from adaptive sports. The product line includes newly developed camping and outdoor products that are characterized by simplified…