Fashion |Opinion

How Victoria's Secret rebranded from female stereotype to female empowerment

It wasn’t so long ago that a very public backlash against a tone-deaf Victoria’s Secret clipped the company of its angel’s wings. The bedazzled and out-of-sync lingerie company lost its standing in an era of inclusivity where winged venus goddesses, cloaked rhinestone fantasy bras and limited representation of the female body no longer...

13 hours ago

Fashion

"Africa is the future": Nigerian models take over fashion's runways

Champagne corks popped and sequins sparkled like a thousand tiny stars in Nigeria's economic capital Lagos, where an international model casting was on the hunt for the face of the future. Elizabeth Elohor is sure that it will be an African one. The former top model created the first modelling agency in Nigeria back in 2004, when there was no...

13 hours ago

Fashion

When virtual fashion stands up to the physical world

In the press and across social networks, the subject of virtual fashion is becoming increasingly more popular. But are these non-physical clothes the future of fashion? And where exactly can you find them? To find answers, FashionUnited took a look at the latest collection of Amsterdam-based digital fashion house The Fabricant. On its social...

14 hours ago

Fashion

Fashion after corona: colour and lifestyle trends for SS22

Antwerp - Every six months Trend watcher Hilde Francq from Trend Studio Francq Colors shares the most important upcoming colours and trends during the Colour Trend Seminar. The corona factor has certainly made it extra exciting this edition. FashionUnited was in (virtual) attendance and noted what we can expect for the summer of 2022. There’s...

18 Jun 2021

Fashion

Black models who changed the face of fashion

This Saturday is Juneteenth, now a federal holiday according to a bill just signed by President Biden. This September will bring a reemergence of New York Fashion Week as in-person shows are being planned by, among others, Tom Ford, the Chairman of the CFDA. The anniversary of George Floyd’s murder is now in the rearview mirror. While these...

18 Jun 2021

Business

Dr. Martens first result as listed company reveals revenue and earnings growth

In a preliminary results release for the year to March 31, 2021, Dr. Martens plc said, the group delivered revenue of 773 million pounds, up 15 percent driven by ecommerce, where revenue was up 73 percent to represent 30 percent of mix. “I am pleased to be reporting our first results as a publicly listed company. I am very proud of the...

17 Jun 2021

Fashion

Erdem debuts men's collection for Spring 2022

British fashion label Erdem is launching its first foray into menswear for spring 2022. The wardrobe, consisting of 27 looks, features a variety of soft tailoring, like checked overcoats and blazers, knitwear in jewel tones and bold floral printed shirting. There is even a fashion forward boiler suit. Canada-born Erdem Moralioğlu studied at the...

17 Jun 2021

Fashion

Christian Louboutin collaborates with Sabrina and Idris Elba

Luxury footwear designer Christian Louboutin is teaming up with actor Idris Elba and his model wife Sabrina Elba on a capsule shoe collection to raise money and awareness on systemic injustice and racism. The ‘Walk a Mile in My Shoes’ collection was born from a sincere friendship, explains the footwear designer in a statement, and 100 percent of...

16 Jun 2021

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Fashion |In Pictures

Ralph Lauren celebrates Wimbledon with digital activations

Ralph Lauren is celebrating its 16th year as the official outfitter of the Wimbledon tennis championship with a new global campaign and a series of innovative digital activations and consumer experiences. The campaign launches on June 22 and will feature a world-class group of athletes in a series of elegant portraits and films shot at The All...

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Fashion

Andy Murray to wear Merino wool kit at Wimbledon

Tennis great Andy Murray will wear an innovative merino wool kit created by AMC and The Woolmark Company at Wimbledon. The natural benefits and breathability of merino wool are unmatchable, providing athletes like Murray with softness on the skin to keep them comfortable and cool. “I’ve been testing the kit for a few months now and am really...

11 hours ago

People

Neiman Marcus appoints first fashion and lifestyle director

US luxury retail group Neiman Marcus has announced the appointment of Lisa Aiken in a newly created role as fashion and lifestyle director. The role is part of the merchandising and planning team transformation and will see Aiken act as a fashion-forward expert to pinpoint emerging brands, source new trends and services in the industry. She will...

18 Jun 2021

Fashion

Highlights: LFW Spring/Summer 2022

London Fashion Week Spring Summer 2022 took a unisex approach, showcasing gender-neutral, men’s and womenswear collections, livestreamed via its digital platform. Among the established names presenting their works through video, lookbooks and runway events, the DiscoveryLAB also featured a host of emerging brands and designers with an immersive...

18 Jun 2021