Business|CEO Interview

Victor Tam on growing Monos from luggage brand to lifestyle label

Minimalist suitcases put Monos on the map, but co-founder and CEO Victor Tam built the brand with a wider ambition from the start. “We’ve always seen Monos as a travel and lifestyle brand rather than simply a luggage company,” Tam told FashionUnited. Since launching in Vancouver in 2018, the brand has expanded into sunglasses, opened its own...

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Clothing repair is trending – but is it a real industry shift?

Attention to clothing repair and care is trending upwards. People appear increasingly interested in what their clothes are made of, how long they will last, and how to look after them. Brands are also waking up to repair. During the first half of 2026, brands and retailers including Salomon, Kiabi and Next launched repair programmes, and United...

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Fashion

Fashion week SS27: A brief moment of stability

A sense of calm has settled over several brands. New creative directors have found their place at their respective houses, and their visions are becoming clearer. Following seasons filled with debuts, resets and tentative first drafts, the spring/summer 2027 shows across New York, London, Milan and Paris felt as though the industry could finally...

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Fashion

In pictures: Bridal trends FW27

A round-up of the trends spotted at the FW27 bridal collections so far. Butter yellow Butter yellow, the soft pastel that has dominated ready-to-wear, is now a colour you can walk down the aisle in, too. A gentle alternative to classic white and ivory. Butter yellow. Rivini By Rita Vinieris FW27, House Of Gilles FW27, Pnina Tornai FW27 - Bridal...

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