SS23 news and archive

Camille Miceli presents first fashion show for Pucci in Florence

A year after her arrival as Pucci’s artistic director, Camille Miceli chose Florence, home to Emilio Pucci and the fashion house, as the location for her first catwalk show, following experiential events in Capri and Saint Moritz. Set on the banks of the river Arno, the outdoor catwalk event at sunset showcased her brightly coloured...

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Jakke launches debut ready-to-wear collection for SS23

Womenswear brand Jakke, known for its ethical faux fur autumn/winter collections, is launching its debut ready-to-wear collection for spring/summer 2023 on April 6. The collection will see Jakke, founded by Nina Hopkins, introducing a variety of ready-to-wear styles for the first time, including shirting, matching co-ords, dresses and...

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Stella McCartney and Neiman Marcus partner on spring 2023 launch

Stella McCartney presented her spring 2023 collection during an exclusive launch experience at Neiman Marcus, as part of the retailer’s ongoing ‘Revolutionising Luxury Experiences’ initiative. During the event, visitors could gain insight into the importance of sustainably and ethically-sourced fashion, Neiman Marcus said in a release, values...

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Away from the frenzy, creativity shines at haute couture

It was not so long ago that haute couture was held in salons, private sitting room-style presentations that showed the collections to a Maison’s elusive, well-to-do clientele. It was unobtrusive, chic, and most of all held hush-hush behind closed doors. But those are days of yore. Just like ready-to-wear, haute couture is vying for fashion’s...

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Josephine Baker and the Roaring Twenties celebrated by Dior

From cabaret feathers to sleek suits and velvet robes, Dior celebrated Josephine Baker and the wild freedom of the Roaring Twenties in a celeb-packed show on Monday to kickstart haute couture week in Paris. A parade of stars were in the front row, including Anya Taylor-Joy, Kirsten Dunst, Rosamund Pike and K-Pop's Jisoo, to see Chiuru's homage...

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Daniel Roseberry's couture animals for Schiaparelli receive a roaring backlash

The Paris haute couture season got off to a controversial start with Daniel Roseberry’s Schiaparelli’s show on Monday. The collection, inspired by Dante’s Inferno, a work about seeking enlightenment, featured several spectacular animal heads sewn onto garments. They were a representation of Dante's journey to find his way to heaven when he is...

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Trendstop SS23 Women’s Accessories

Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers an insight into the key Spring/Summer 2023 accessory trends from international Fashion Month. The new season’s accessory designs cross continents and even universes, reviving the crafts of eras past and a reinventing them for a modern audience. Heritage techniques and creative DIY takes on traditional...

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Tracing a trend: crinolines and mini-crinis

Vivienne Westwood and the mini-crini Dame Vivienne Westwood who passed away in December, will be remembered for many legendary designs. One of the most significant was the mini-crini, which combined the construction of the 19th century crinoline with that of a mini skirt. It was an instant success when it debuted in 1985 and quickly entered into...

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What do 2023 trends have in store for us according to Vincent Grégoire

Consumer Trends & Insights director for the business strategy consulting agency Nelly Rodi, Vincent Grégoire gave us the top five societal insights that will influence fashion in 2023. Antis vs. Haves In 2023, we can expect the rise of counter-powers, the highlighting of excesses. We are witnessing the emergence of a new morality that empowers...

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Upcoming fashion trends for 2023 according to Edited

What fashion items sold the most last year and what does this say about women's, men's and children's fashion in 2023? Retail data analyst Edited listed the most relevant trends. Womenswear: Grunge In total, the number of garments labelled 'grunge' was up 28 percent year-on-year in 2022. Fuelled by the Y2K 'Indie Sleaze' trend, designers looked...

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SS23 Women's footwear trends

Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers an insight into the key emerging runway trends informing footwear design for the Spring/Summer 2023 season. Footwear follows apparel, tapping into the key seasonal influences in highly creative and unexpected ways. Metaverse inspirations bring digital aesthetics into the physical realm, whilst DIY and...

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Which pieces will continue to be trendy in 2023?

Among the most in-demand pieces of 2023, some are already in the shops. FashionUnited has compiled a list made by specialist search platform Stylight for retailers and e-tailers in need of inspiration, for restocking or bringing your windows up to date. The beret From left to right: Emporio Armani SS23 Womenswear (Image: Emporio Armani) /...