Articles by Renan Botelho de Carvalho
Renan joined FashionUnited in 2026. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, he holds a BA in Journalism and Communications and began his career in 2009, writing for several publications over the following years. In 2018, he moved to New York City, and in 2026 he relocated once again, this time to the Netherlands. At FashionUnited, Renan covers daily news across the global fashion industry, from retail trends to supply chain shifts.
Courting's answer to tenniscore saturation: 'Balance between real performance and fashion'
Tennis fashion has long crossed into everyday style, as shown by Lacoste and Fred Perry over the decades. But in 2021, the word “tenniscore” transformed it into a global trend that has quickly been embraced by luxury brands and sportswear labels everywhere. Within that saturated market, Courtney Kelly, founder of Courting, is betting there’s...
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FTC urged to investigate AI shopping assistants over 'Made in USA' claims
The Alliance for American Manufacturing has asked the Federal Trade Commission to open an inquiry into the AI shopping assistants operated by major online retailers, arguing that the tools may be obscuring country-of-origin information and steering shoppers away from American-made goods. The trade advocacy group set out its request in a letter...
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NYFW SS27 preview: A season of debuts, comebacks and a policy shift
New York Fashion Week opens the spring/summer 2027 season from September 10 to 15, with a tightly curated official calendar of roughly 70 runway shows and presentations that emphasizes debuts, high-profile returns, and a fur-free policy now in full effect. The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has consolidated the official schedule...
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American Eagle launches first collaboration with Lamine Yamal
American Eagle is releasing its first product collaboration with Lamine Yamal on Thursday, six weeks after the Barcelona winger lifted the World Cup with Spain. American Eagle x Lamine Yamal Credits: AE The collection leans on the loose, streetwear-adjacent style Yamal favours away from the pitch, including baggy denim, cargo trousers, hooded...
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How Joseph Ribkoff is using 'Elegance in Motion' to drive brand growth
After nearly 70 years as a wholesale-driven Canadian womenswear house, Joseph Ribkoff is making its most significant strategic pivot to date: the brand has launched its first global direct-to-consumer (DTC) digital flagship, unveiled a renewed brand vision centered on “Elegance in Motion,” and named Elizabeth Hurley the face of its new global...
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Alo pushes into menswear and accessories with Joe Burrow campaign
Alo has reunited with NFL quarterback Joe Burrow for a second campaign, launching Wednesday, that leads with eyewear and men's staples. The fall 2026 campaign, shot at Milk Studios in Los Angeles by Tom Schirmacher, features Burrow in the new Alo Speed sunglasses alongside the Accolade ¼ zip pullover, Idol crewneck short sleeve and the Alo...
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Ebay to auction archival American designer pieces in NYFW retrospective
Ebay is opening New York Fashion Week with Endless Runway: The Archive, a one-night retrospective and live auction of archival American fashion staged in partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), the marketplace announced on Wednesday. The exhibition assembles more than 150 rare and archival garments by American...
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Colm Dillane’s KidSuper lands at the baggage claim in new Béis collection
Béis will release a nine-piece collaboration with KidSuper, the New York–based creative label founded by artist and designer Colm Dillane. The collection, which first appeared on the runway during KidSuper’s spring/summer 2027 show in Miami this past June, arrives on September 9. KidSuper x Béis Credits: Béis KidSuper x Béis Credits: Béis...
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Pharrell’s latest Adidas sneaker reworks early-2000s outdoor style for now
Pharrell Williams and Adidas Originals are revisiting the brand’s outdoor archive with the new Virginia Watermoc, a technical everyday sneaker inspired by the early-2000s adidas Adventure Water Moc. Adidas Originals x Pharrell Williams Virginia Watermoc campaign Credits: Adidas The latest addition to the ongoing Adidas Originals x Pharrell...
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Inside Alan Buanne’s plan to give Vivaia a luxury feel without the luxury price
When Alan Buanne joined Vivaia as creative director in January, he brought a résumé built in the world of luxury footwear: training at Polimoda in Florence, senior roles at Nicholas Kirkwood and Bottega Veneta, and the launch of his own design-led label, Neous. Now, for fall/winter 2026, he is applying that same rigor to a comfort-first brand...
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