Articles by Jayne Mountford
Located in New York City, Jayne Mountford has been a freelance contributor to FashionUnited since December 2021, focusing on both short and long term fashion and lifestyle trends. Originally from The UK, Jayne has a B.A. in social anthropology and history from Oxford Brookes University and has worked in the digital media space for several decades.
Première Vision FW26 Season & Color Report
Key trends from the Première Vision FW26 whitepaper: 1. Innovation and Technology: Shifting Gears Amid global instability, unpredictability is the new normal. Nature-inspired innovation, spanning bio-fabrication, regenerative materials, and biotech, points toward a symbiotic, post-fossil future. Progress comes from the synergy between humans,...
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SS26 trend: Designers use the bubble hem to create a fresh silhouette
Tracing the trend The bubble hem (also called the ‘balloon’ hem) has appeared several times throughout fashion history, including the ‘80s, when designers like Christian Lacroix, Yves Saint Laurent, and Ungaro revived it in taffeta cocktail dresses and skirts. It matched the decade’s love of bold, dramatic silhouettes and youthful glamour. But...
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For SS26 Denim looks that go beyond basic jeans
When Jonathan Anderson presented his debut collection for Dior Spring/Summer 2026, the 74 mesmerizing looks offered so much to take in that one could almost overlook the subtle denim mini-skirts and pussy-bow blouses tucked among them. Yet they were there—proof that Anderson, like several designers this season, embraced denim as a richly...
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PFW SS26 colour trends: Sophisticated palettes for innovative silhouettes
PFW SS26 colour Trends: Sophisticated Palettes for Innovative Silhouettes Attendees at PFW SS26 are calling it “one for the history books.” The debut collections from several of the world’s leading designers captivated editors and buyers alike with innovative silhouettes and a bold, expressive approach to colour. In a definitive move away from...
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PFW SS26: Balenciaga explored the house’s original silhouettes
As recently reported by FashionUnited, a major highlight of this season’s Paris Fashion Week was Pierpaolo Piccioli’s debut as the new creative director of Balenciaga. After the previous designer, Demna’s, inclusion of streetwear, Piccioli took a different direction, explicitly referencing Cristóbal Balenciaga’s original forms, (sack dresses,...
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MFW SS26 colour trends: A focus on mood-boosting palettes
Milan isn’t typically celebrated for bold use of colour, often leaning instead toward monochromes and earthy neutrals. This season, however, designers injected a fresh vibrancy into their collections with standout shades of red, orange, and chartreuse green. At times these appeared in striking head-to-toe looks, while elsewhere they were shown...
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MFW SS26: Prada shows a new silhouette that floats away from the body
When it came to standout pieces, skirts claimed the spotlight at Milan Fashion Week SS26. Prada, in particular, unveiled a silhouette that set itself apart. Skirts fastened to suspenders seemed to drift away from the body, paired with bras that concealed yet offered no structure. Credits: Prada SS26 close up skirt ©Launchmetrics/spotlight...
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LFW SS26 colour trends: From chartreuse green to chocolate brown and more …
Spanning September 11 to 16, 2025, London Fashion Week SS26 highlighted a diverse colour palette, juxtaposing luminous brights and soft pastels against powerful hues of chartreuse and dark chocolate. Here are the highlights. Pale Blue Following on from New York, London designers also invested in pale blue for a variety of styles from tailored to...
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LFW SS26: Mithridate delivered this season’s ‘London Look’
Though based in Guangzhou, China, Daniel Fletcher’s second collection for Mithridate tapped directly into both modern and heritage British style codes. Social media has recently popularized the term ‘Britcore’ - a blend of English countryside charm and the raw energy of London streetwear. Fletcher captured the essence flawlessly, pairing preppy...
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NYFW SS26 colour trends: From brights to pastels and burgundy
Although New York’s runways appeared to be dominated by black, white, and a wide range of neutrals, there was no shortage of vivid brights and soft pastels—ideal for adding a lively touch to spring collections while remaining commercially appealing. Sunshine Yellow A sunshine bright shade of yellow emerged as the standout mood-booster. Designers...
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