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Blumarine parent company Blufin to cease production

Blufin spa, the parent company of Italian designer label Blumarine, is set to cease its production activities this year. The news comes less than a year after Georgian designer David Koma debuted as the fashion house's creative director at Milan Fashion Week. London-based Koma's pre-fall 2026 collection was presented in recent days....

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Berlin Fashion Week: Collections rooted in the zeitgeist

Brands like Ottolinger and David Koma injected new momentum into Berlin Fashion Week for the spring/summer 2026 season. With 36 shows, the programme may be shorter than that of other fashion capitals, yet it offers something unique. Here, designers work closely with the spirit of the times (the famous German Zeitgeist), often addressing...

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In Pictures: David Koma debuts first collection for Blumarine

The first Blumarine collection under the brand’s new creative director, David Koma, has officially been revealed. For the autumn/winter 2025 pre-collection, Koma brought the brand into its next chapter, diving into a cross-generational Milanese wardrobe. At the crux of the line is Blumarine’s signature femininity, a value that was prominent...

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David Koma debuts new direction for Blumarine at The Fashion Awards

Italian luxury label Blumarine shared the first glimpse of the brand’s new direction under the creative helm of London-based David Koma at The Fashion Awards 2024, held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on December 2. Koma, who was appointed as Blumarine’s creative director in July to herald in a new chapter for the brand’s legacy, made his red...

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Blumarine appoints David Koma as new creative director

David Koma is the new creative director of Blumarine. The designer is praised for his sculptural silhouettes and striking aesthetic. His first collection for Blumarine will be a pre-fall 25 collection, according to a press release. “I am sure that Koma will speak the language of Blumarine perfectly, thanks to his vision and stylistic...

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Milan Fashion Week Men’s SS25: British designers swap out London, Moschino returns

It feels like just yesterday that we said farewell to the autumn/winter 2024 fashion season, yet the spring/summer 2025 period is almost already upon us, kicking off next month with the start of Milan Fashion Week Men’s. The event will span June 14 to 18, over which time there will be 20 physical and four digital fashion shows, 44 presentations,...

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Swift and Beyonce show the lucrative pop-fashion liaison

The return of mega-concerts since the Covid-19 pandemic, with Beyonce and Taylor Swift leading the way, has highlighted the lucrative links between fashion brands and pop stars. Stage costumes have long been a way for designers to gain massive exposure -- think of Madonna's conical breasts that helped make French designer Jean Paul Gaultier a...

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David Koma launches new swimwear brand

London-based fashion designer David Koma has launched a new direct-to-consumer swimwear and lifestyle brand, Let’s Swim. Koma, known for his bold red carpet looks, said in a statement: “Let’s Swim has provided me with a platform to explore new interests, a concept that ties my love of travel to my work in fashion. I’ve always been intrigued by...

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Video: David Koma FW23

In this video you can see Daivd Koma’s FW23 collection presented at London Fashion Week. Video: David Koma via Youtube

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Mugler to unify company under one name and logo

All for one and one for all at French fashion house Mugler, as the company revealed plans to unify its fashion range and fragrance lines under one name and logo. The unification of the fashion and fragrance businesses is set to begin with the impending launch of Mugler’s newest women’s fragrance, Angel Muse, in the middle of March, which will...

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London Fashion Week in 5 trends

With New York Fashion Week leaning towards the more commercial side of the industry, favoring more sportive wear, overseas in London designers favour a more edgy and avant-garde style. FashionUnited listed the five main fashion trends to emerge from London Fashion Week. 1. Focus on the waist Emilia Wickstead, Issa, J.W Anderson and Roksanda...