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.
Copenhagen Fashion Week SS26 key accessories: Rats, labubus and scrunchies
Arguably the most talked about accessory on the CPHN SS26 runways was Anne Sophie Madsen’s plush rat clutch bag. Inspired by the fiberglass sculptures of Danish artist Esben Weile Kjær, it was shown in four metallic colors with glass eyes and had little in common with its scurrying brown city counterpart. Credits: Anne Sophie Madsen SS26/©...
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Resort 26 handbag trends: Sack totes, croissant shapes and more
The handbag trends that emerge during the Resort season often forecast what’s to come for Spring/Summer. For buyers and fashion editors, this is critical insight. Accessories, particularly handbags, frequently generate more revenue for brands than any other category. With higher profit margins than apparel and broader customer appeal, handbags...
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Resort SS26 prints & patterns: 3-D florals, plaids and stripes
Resort SS26 Prints & Patterns: 3-D Florals, Plaids and Stripes For the Resort 2026 season, designers played it safe with print and pattern, mostly confirming the trends of the past few seasons. That included plaid, stripes, florals and animal prints. One point of interest though is how prints have become trans-seasonal, especially for Resort...
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Women’s footwear SS26 trend predictions
Footwear manufacturing is predominately done in China these days and as of this writing, the costs of tariffs importing into the USA are unknown. However, we now know what consumers are looking for and what will most likely be on offer for SS26. In keeping with other parts of the fashion industry, macro trends in footwear have slowed down in...
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Resort 2026 key colours: from burgundy and red to peach and pink
As any fashion designer will tell you, the colour palette is the foundation of a seasonal collection. Resort bridges Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer and can be in-store for as long as November through to April. Therefore, it’s not surprising that for that season, colour palettes can run the gamut. For Resort 2026, brands have delivered...
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Resort SS26 trend: structured jackets and coats
Resort, a.k.a. Cruise or Pre-Spring, is considered an inter-season collection, usually dropping in-store around November or December, and continuing through to February or March. For this reason, brands must offer a wide variety of styles suitable for a transitional wardrobe. For Resort ‘26, designers favored structured jackets and coats in...
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Key trends at Paraiso Miami Swim Week SS26
Running from May 28 to June 1, 2025, the 21st annual edition of Miami Swim Week featured an action-packed schedule with over 100 runway shows and 20 satellite events. Hundreds of buyers and editors from around the world descended upon Miami Beach to witness the latest in swim and resort wear for SS26. One highlight of Miami Swim Week was the...
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Menswear SS26 key item predictions: Varsity and preppy influences
For the SS26 menswear season, ‘smart casual’ is the sweet spot between tailoring and activewear. It’s a sector that looks to be heavily influenced by the varsity and preppy trends, with a nod toward ‘fifties Americana. Here are ten key items for any SS26 assortment The windbreaker Credits: 8ON8 Studio SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight A longline...
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Black dandyism: Street style stars
As everyone knows, the theme of this year’s Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute Exhibition is ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.’ As recently reported by fashionunited.com, “The term ‘dandy’ refers to an individual who “studies” to dress elegantly. In the 18th century, it was the fashion in high society to dandify Black male servants. It later...
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Holiday ‘25 trend: Leather takes on fresh colours and dimensions
Leather leads the way as a key material for Holiday 2025. Black leather has long been the gold standard for October/November in-store drops. However, this season, designers have chosen colours ranging from brown to olive shades of green. For Holiday ‘25 the season’s major silhouette will offer proportion play, including broad shoulders. Saint...
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