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MFW SS24: Luxury fabrics and trims

Milan Fashion Week for ss24 ran from September 19 to September 25, 2023. Among the runway shows from storied houses were a few debut performances. The most talked-about being that of Sabato De Sarno at Gucci , where the designer delivered a mostly commercial collection of wearable clothing using a series of luxurious fabrics and trims. It was a...

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Cosplay, showgirls and wild prints: Paris street style trends for SS24

At the end of fashion month, Paris got really crazy on and off the catwalk. In the French capital, one street style look stole the show from the next. Some visitors experimented with very unusual looks that were likely to amaze any fashion enthusiast. Wild Y2K Wild looks taking inspiration from the 2000s at street styles in Paris. Image:...

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Jennifer Lopez’s JLo Beauty launches at Macy’s

JLo Beauty, the beauty brand inspired by the beauty secrets of singer and actress Jennifer Lopez, has launched at Macy’s stores nationwide, online and via the retailer’s app. The JLo Beauty range at Macy’s will include an assortment of skincare, beauty and bodycare products, including bestsellers such as ‘That JLo Glow Serum’ and ‘Firm + Flaunt...

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The Woolmark Company launches ‘Filter by Fabric’ campaign calling for accurate product descriptions

The Woolmark Company has launched a new ‘Filter by Fabric’ initiative to combat what it calls misleading product names confusing consumers. A recent YouGov study stated that consumers find ambiguous terms such as ‘silky,’ ‘mesh,’ and ‘fleece’ confusing, making it difficult to identify the fibres in the fabric, especially when synthetic materials...

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Manolo Blahnik spotlights craftsmanship with new VR experience

Luxury footwear and accessories brand Blahnik is celebrating artistry and artisans with its new virtual room in its online archives, alongside a new multisensory experience opening at Xydrobe Mayfair later in the month. ‘The Manolo Blahnik Archives, The Craft’ virtual experience on the brand’s website will focus on showcasing eight key areas of...

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Item of the week: the hobo bag

What it is: The first hobo bag appeared on the market in 1936, but only began to peak in popularity in the early 2000s, when they became the “it” bag among fashionable celebrities. While the actual name is hotly debated, many cite its origins to be rooted in cartoons, where characters would sport sticks with a crescent shape material tied to the...

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SS24: 5 Fashion collaborations that made a mark this fashion month

Collaborations always have a place on the fashion week runways, and the same could be said for the spring/summer 2024 collections. Notable brands came together to present an array of special items for the shows, either in the form of eye-catching accessories or entire looks. FashionUnited has gathered some of the most memorable collaborations...

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At Paris Fashion Week Balenciaga gave us a sense of deja vu

When a shoulder is so bold it challenges convention, how can it be made bolder? When a silhouette is already so oversized, and the wearer appears shrunken in proportion, how can this be scaled up? Balenciaga's Spring Summer 2024 show made a resounding statement by embracing significantly more bolder and oversized propositions. Creative director...

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Code 41 Talent: Andalusia Fashion Week competition announces winners

Andalusia Fashion Week in Spain has announced the winners of its competitions for emerging fashion talent. Carol Vargas has won the main design competition organised by the event, entitled ‘Code 41 Talent’. Emerging fashion brand Smô Menswear took home the ‘Lexus prize’. As a reward for winning the Code 41 Talent competition at Andalusia Fashion...

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Maison Kitsuné unveils debut collaboration with Barbour

Independent Parisian fashion house Maison Kitsuné has unveiled its debut collaboration with British heritage brand Barbour, offering outerwear, clothing, and accessories. The unisex collaboration offers Barbour classics through Maison Kitsuné’s French-Japanese perspective, featuring the brand’s iconic fox throughout, embroidered across quilted...

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H&M unveils Rabanne as its latest designer collaboration

Swedish fashion brand H&M has confirmed that its next designer collaboration is with Puig-owned Spanish luxury label Paco Rabanne, which rebranded as Rabanne earlier this summer. The collaboration was announced during Paris Fashion Week with an event at the legendary Silencio nightclub, attended by celebrities, including American singer and...

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Madonna teams up with Ministry of Tomorrow for merchandise

Pop superstar Madonna is partnering with eco-fashion brand Ministry of Tomorrow to create a limited collection of exclusive merchandise, including two collectors item tote bags for her 'Celebration’ tour. The collection will be designed by Ministry of Tomorrow's founder and president Julian Prolman, aka The Great White Buffalo, and will showcase...