What will definitely happen this week? FashionUnited looks ahead to the fashion news of week 31. Below are the main points from the editorial agenda in the period from Monday 29 July to Sunday 4 August.
How Buyers Order SS25: Butik Alkmaar
Whether you are new to the high street or a veteran, all retailers have to buy. So does Butik Alkmaar, which has three women’s fashion stores in the old city of Alkmaar (North Holland). The company has been around for twelve and a half years this year. FashionUnited speaks with owner Angelique Schouten about how she approaches filling the stores and what trends she sees.
Book tip from a fashion professional: Alex van der Steen recommends ‘Linda Evangelista Photographed by Steven Meisel’
FashionUnited presents a book tip every other week from a fashion industry professional. This week it is Alex van der Steen, a Dutch fashion stylist, photographer, art director and contributing editor at Vogue Netherlands. He is known for his work all over the world, including New York City, where he lived for ten years. He recommends the book ‘Linda Evangelista Photographed by Steven Meisel’ by Linda Evangelista.
The book is about the collaboration between Linda Evangelista, one of the original ‘supermodels’ of the 80s, and photographer Steven Meisel. The book follows Meisel’s vision of muse Evangelista. The model is depicted in narrative contexts.
Van der Steen places the book in the broader context of the fashion industry.
Sustainability Efforts July 2024
This week, FashionUnited selects striking sustainability efforts from the fashion industry at home and abroad for the month of July.
Saturday August 3rd
Dinner and wine at showroom Nhõgirl, Oudeschans 11, Amsterdam. RSVP required.
Sunday August 4th
Curve New York
New York City USA. Registration required.
