Articles by Florence Julienne
‘Manifattura’: Polimoda opens second fashion campus in Florence
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Italian fashion school Polimoda unveils Manifattura, a new campus located in Florence at the former Manifattura Tabacchi cigar factory. Manifattura was presented on October 15, 2024 by Ferruccio Ferragamo, chairman of Polimoda, and Massimiliano Giornetti, director of the fashion school, in the presence of the mayor of Florence, Sara Funaro....
What are the business opportunities for participants in the Hyères Festival?
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As the 39th edition of the Hyères Festival drew to a close with Dolev Elron winning the Grand Prix from the Première Vision jury, FashionUnited set out to meet the former candidates of the contest, to find out what they have been up to since taking part, speaking to Laura Sonney, Christophe Lhote, Christoph Rumpf, Emma Bruschi, Normann Mabire...
Hyères Festival announces 2024 prize winners
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The Hyères Festival has unveiled the winners of this year’s awards. Here are the names to remember. The Fashion winners • Première Vision Grand Jury Prize: Dolev Elron from Israel • Public and City of Hyères Prize: Gaëlle Lang Halloo from France • Mercedes-Benz Eco-Responsible Collection Prize: Logan GOFF from the US • Atelier des Matières...
Nicolas Salado appointed managing director of ISIPCA and La Fabrique
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Nicolas Salado has been appointed the new managing director of ISIPCA and La Fabrique, two schools within the fashion and luxury division of the chamber of commerce of Paris and the Île-de-France region (CCI Paris Île-de-France). Founded fifty years ago by Jean-Jacques Guerlain, ISIPCA is a leading institution in the perfume, cosmetics, and...
From Paris to Mumbai: BRICS alliance wants to shift the centers of power in the fashion world
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Leading figures from the fashion industry of more than 50 countries signed an agreement to form an international fashion association consisting of regions making up the BRICS International Fashion Federation. The BRICS is an intergovernmental organisation that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and since 2024 Egypt, Ethiopia,...
Paris Fashion Week puts an end to the dreariness and focuses on creativity
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The Paris Fashion Week in September 2024 was fully booked, showcasing an increased presence of industry professionals and fans, creating a strong connection between creativity, a sense of luxury, openness to diverse cultures, and a desire for more virtuous fashion. This season’s Paris Fashion Week, featuring the ready-to-wear collections for...
Alessandro Michele makes bohemian-chic Valentino debut with new it-bag
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Alessandro Michele’s debut as creative director of fashion house Valentino was arguably the most anticipated event of the September 2024 Paris Fashion Week. On Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the Porte de Châtillon, the show that everyone had been waiting for during Paris Fashion Week took place. Two legends: the house of Valentino and Alessandro...
WGSN's Lisa White talks consumer and business trends in 2026, the year of reorientation
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Following the WGSN presentation "Innovation for the Future - 2026 and Beyond", FashionUnited delved into the various themes explored in an interview with Lisa White, director of strategic forecasting and creative direction. To start, what percentage of fashion is covered in WGSN studies? We started with fashion 25 years ago. It plays a major...
Athletic Chic: Anoraks, parkas and hoodies are on trend for SS25
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Dior, Prada, Etro, Rabanne and, for the younger brands, AlainPaul, MaitrePierre or Vaquera, the Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks of September 2024 reveal a new trend: 'Athletic Chic'. Initially, the 'Sporty Chic' aesthetic had been around since Gabrielle Chanel and took off in the 1980s with the development of sports practices. It involved putting...
Shein France runway show: Where designer pieces meet everyday wear
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What do the looks created by Mathilde Lhomme, Eddie Corps, and Mohammad Hossein Mahjouri – emerging designers showcased at the Shein France runway show last week – look like? Just days before Paris Fashion Week, the Shein France show took place at the Pavillon Vendôme, once again disrupting industry norms. Ironically, the show was titled 'New...