Fashion

How to brand in the metaverse?: Digital fashion event Exthereal might have the answers

Over a three-day event, the first edition of Exthereal’s digital fashion conference took place, bringing together keynote speakers from a range of industries to discuss and showcase the future of the metaverse. Fashion students, gaming representatives, members of the entertainment industry, fashion brands and crypto professionals assembled...

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Business

Fashion Revolution report notes lack of transparency in supply chains

In a 2021 update of its ‘Out of Sight: A Call for Transparency from Field to Fabric’ report, Fashion Revolution has suggested supply chain transparency was increasing, but at an incline that remains both too slow and shallow. Among the 63 major fashion brands examined by the organisation, it was reported that only two disclose a full list of...

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Fashion |In Pictures

In Pictures: Louis Vuitton’s SS22 spin-off in memory of Virgil Abloh

As part of Miami’s Art Basel event, luxury house Louis Vuitton hosted a runway featuring its spring/summer 2022 menswear line, the last collection designed by the recently passed Virgil Abloh. The show, called Virgil is Here, converted into a tribute to the late designer and artistic director of the brand following his passing on November 28....

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People |Interview

Interview with Joor CEO, Kristin Savilia

Despite the surge in direct to consumer, wholesale is still a key element to the fashion business. That’s where companies like Joor come in. Joor is a global wholesale platform facilitating over 57 billion dollars in wholesale transactions. More than 13,000 brands and over 365,000 curated fashion retailers across 150 countries connect on the...

5 hours ago

People

This is what Virgil Abloh will be remembered for

The fashion designer Virgil Abloh stands with his person and brand Off-White like no other for the triumph of streetwear in the world of luxury fashion. The crowning achievement of his fashion career came with his appointment as creative director of menswear at Louis Vuitton. But this appointment meant much more than a career move for Abloh, it...

6 hours ago

Retail |In Pictures

The best Christmas windows from around the world

The festive season is fast approaching, so here at FashionUnited, we are getting into the holiday spirit with a round-up of this year’s most Christmassy window displays at iconic department stores across the world, from London to New York and Paris. Image: courtesy of Selfridges Selfridges, London Selfridges is promising to make Christmas dreams...

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Fashion |Interview

Sustalytics: Using trend data to tackle overproduction

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if fashion brands could produce only bestsellers and let go of products that remain on the shelves? How many resources, efforts and work hours could be saved that way? The problem, of course, is data. No brand has a crystal ball to predict exactly what will sell next season or in the long term. Enter service platform...

10 hours ago

Business

Circularity and the metaverse: 2022’s State of Fashion report is here

As it comes to the year’s end, businesses have started to detect the subtle light at the end of the covid tunnel. The pandemic has forced the fashion industry to adapt to a ‘new normal’ and the development in technology has contributed a significant impact to the direction fashion is progressing. Looking ahead to the not-so-near future, The...

2 Dec 2021

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Womenswear accessory trends on the catwalk: SS22

Trendstop Women's SS22 Catwalk Accessories Accessories echo the key messages of the season in designs that are thoughtful yet playful. Incorporating traditional crafting techniques and premium qualities whilst remaining functional or comfortable to wear, this new generation of styles are made to be treasured and designed with versatility and...

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Business

River Island launches at The Bay in Canada

London high street retailer, River Island, has partnered with Canadian brand The Bay. Through the partnership, River Island will be available to Canadian consumers. The brand’s men’s and women’s styles has also officially launched on The Bay’s website. In-store collections will arrive at the retailer’s select Hudson’s Bay stores in spring of...

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Business

Frasers Group secures fresh funding to support expansion

Frasers Group has refinanced 930 million pounds in bank facilities as part of its ongoing elevation strategy. Jointly led by HSBC UK and backed by several other lenders, the deal refinances 913.5 million pounds of existing loan facilities and adds 16.5 million pounds in fresh funding. It is the largest bank funding package to be secured in the...

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Fashion

Karl Lagerfeld receives German PETA fashion award

Luxury fashion brand Karl Lagerfeld has received the German People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) fashion award. The Best Designer Piece award went to the special edition K/Kushion Bag, made with cactus leather. Launched as a part of the Karl Lagerfeld x Amber Valletta capsule, the collection aimed to be eco-friendly. Valletta, with...

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