For the 15th edition of Budapest Central European Fashion Week (BCEFW), the schedule, spanning February 10 to 16, brought together around 50 designers and brands from Hungary and surrounding regions in both shows and workshops, some open to the public. Those on the runways, held between the city’s Apollo Gallery and Millenáris Park, as well as...
21 Feb 2025
Berlin Fashion Week, once an underdog, is increasingly carving out a position amongst the major Fashion Weeks in Paris, Milan, and London. Established names like GmbH and Marie Lueder are returning this season, which starts today, to showcase their latest collections. The German capital also thrives on a dynamic mix of established and emerging...
31 Jan 2025
Children’s clothing is not only cute but often also funny, comfortable and puts the wearer in a good mood. No wonder then that the question arises ‘Why isn’t this available in adult sizes too?’ If you have had enough of drab adult clothes in the usual grey, black and blue tones, the three ‘happy brands’ that FashionUnited is featuring below will...
15 Oct 2024
With New York Fashion Week in full swing, the city has been a hive of activity as the industry comes together to witness the upcoming Spring/Summer 2025 collections from leading names, from Prabal Gurung and Carolina Herrera to Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren. However, next to these industry heavyweights, there are several newcomers to the...
9 Sept 2024
Marlon Ferry is set to make his official runway debut during Berlin Fashion Week today. However, Fashion Week in the German capital is not new territory for the designer of the eponymous label, as he already showed his first creations there during the graduate show Neo.Fashion. Fashion United spoke to the 26-year-old in advance about his...
4 Jul 2024
Mattel's "Day to Night" Barbie of the 80s was a sensation - at least for little girls: Barbie not only went to work in a great pink suit (and was thus financially independent), but could simply reverse it in the evening and turn it into a party outfit. Those little girls have now become seasoned businesswomen and want their office outfits to be...
12 Jun 2024
Within the framework of Bogotá Fashion Week, FashionUnited had the opportunity to get to know up close the talent of the creatives who presented their proposals, both in the Agora —which served as the main stage for business meetings, talks and fashion shows— and in parallel events that highlighted the artisanal roots of Colombia, showing how...
7 Jun 2024
Over the course of May 29 to June 2, Miami was inundated with a slew of swimwear-related events, shows and parties, bringing to the city a vast array of established and emerging brands. One of these collective events was Miami Swim Week The Shows, an event owned and managed by the DCSW group. This year, the occasion played host to over 60...
4 Jun 2024
Vienna has led the international art and culture scene for many eras. In terms of fashion, however, things have become quieter around the Austrian metropolis after the design greats of the last century, including Emilie Flöge, Fred Adlmüller and Rudi Gernreich, began soughting their fortune abroad. This has further been demonstrated by Helmut...
22 May 2024
South Africa Fashion Week (SAFW) has enjoyed a good reputation for decades. Founded in 1997 by Lucilla Booyzen, the biannual event takes place in both Johannesburg and Cape Town and presents an important opportunity for retailers to discover the richness of African fashion. South Africa is a breeding ground for fashion talent. According to...
6 May 2024
In recent years, few Taiwanese designers have managed to capture the market on a global scale, yet the local industry is budding with emerging talent that is beginning to draw in much deserved attention. Alongside this, the country is also beginning to increasingly experiment and invest in its biannual Taipei Fashion Week, which came to a close...
30 Apr 2024
Madrid is considered a Spanish commercial and financial centre, which from an international perspective is often overshadowed by the quirky port city of Barcelona with its mix of Gaudí buildings, beaches and an alternative lifestyle. The Spanish capital, however, also has a lot to offer with its art and cultural institutions - including its own...
29 Mar 2024