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Pantone: Cloud Dancer is the Colour of the Year 2026

The fashion industry is set to float on clouds in 2026. This is the forecast made on Thursday by the Pantone Color Institute, which has crowned “Cloud Dancer” as the colour of the upcoming year. This is a bright, ethereal white that conveys tranquillity, clarity and space for new ideas through its simplicity. In a time full of changes and...

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Looking ahead to 2026: Key events in the childrenswear, nursery and maternity sector

Every December, as brands finalise their business plans and adjust forecasts for the coming year, FashionUnited reviews the past year and considers the developments that will shape the next. In this first installment, we focus on the children’s segment — fashion, nursery and maternity — a sector entering 2025/2026 with an especially dynamic and...

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Capri's post-Versace reset: Michael Kors preps 'modern glamour' revival

Capri Holdings officially offloaded Versace this week, marking a “seminal moment” for a company now seeking to reset and refocus. The US fashion giant has maintained its stance that the divestiture is not a retreat, but a liquidity-backed strategic reboot, positioning Michael Kors as its growth engine. Capri’s outlook post-Versace sale was...

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And they also teach…Makeba Lewis, Textile Designer, sustainability consultant and teacher at Central Saint Martins

Makeba Lewis has built a career that bridges creativity, craftsmanship and conscious innovation. From the Royal College of Art to her current role at Central Saint Martins, her work explores the intersections of material experimentation, well-being and heritage techniques. This interview is part of And They Also Teach, a series by FashionUnited...