A kettlebell wrapped in rich cognac calfskin commands a price of 2,400 euros. A set of steel dumbbells, adorned with monogrammed canvas, comes in at 1,900 euros. A cork yoga mat, complete with detachable leather straps, is priced at 850 euros. Luxury fashion’s relationship with sports has transcended traditional sponsorships, evolving into a...
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Coach has partnered with the parent company of European vintage retailer Beyond Retro, Bank & Vogue, to develop a collection of handbags made from pre-loved and upcycled textiles. Underlining Coach’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact and more circular business models, the collection includes a range of iconic Coach designs, such as...
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While the big four fashion weeks from New York, London, Milan and Paris might take up most of the column inches, smaller events, such as Lisbon Fashion Week, which just closed out its 64th season, are looking to offer the industry a different perspective, one filled with creativity and meaningful exchange. Lisbon Fashion Week, also known as...
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British brand Paul Smith joined the schedule of the ongoing Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo (FWT) this week, with a runway showcasing its latest autumn/winter 2025 collection “inspired by the art of image making”. The event came as part of the ‘by R’ project, an initiative backed by the fashion week’s main sponsor Rakuten that intends to support the...
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The final of the International Woolmark Prize (IWP) will take place in Milan on April 2, when eight global design talents will compete to shape the future of fashion through innovation and sustainability. One finalist will be awarded the central award and will receive prize money, which this year has been increased to 300,000 Australian dollars,...
20 Mar 2025
The global secondhand apparel market is on an unprecedented growth trajectory, set to reach 367 billion dollars by 2029, according to ThredUp’s annual Resale 2025 report. This sector is expanding at a pace 2.7 times faster than the broader global apparel industry, reflecting a seismic shift in consumer behavior and retail strategies. In 2024...
The rise of short-form content has fundamentally reshaped consumer behavior, presenting both challenges and opportunities for fashion brands vying for attention in an oversaturated digital landscape. Cristiano Winckler, from Somebody Digital, shares with FashionUnited how brands can navigate this reality and leverage scrolling habits to their...
19 Mar 2025
Young, urban women in Afghanistan are increasingly ditching the all-enveloping blue burqa with a face mesh that has become a symbol of the Taliban's oppression of women. Since their return to power in 2021, the Taliban have imposed an ultra-strict vision of Islamic law, modelled on their previous rule from 1996 to 2001. But while women must...
Air France has tapped French fashion designer Simon Porte Jacquemus to design the airline’s new pyjamas for its first-class travellers. In a statement, the French national airline said the move was part of its new ‘La Premiere’ travel experience designed to offer the finest definition of travel and reinvent its first-class cabin. This includes...
Join us on April 1st for the Domus Academy Open Day+ and explore the exciting educational opportunities we offer in fashion, design and business. This is your chance to learn about our renowned programmes, including the 1-year Academic Master, Dual Award Master, 2-year Master of Arts, Semester, Advanced Courses and the new Bachelor of Arts in...
Is silence golden? Executives at luxury fashion houses certainly seem to think so. While the top-tier maisons thrive on narrative control, the recent delays in designer appointment announcements reveal an industry grappling with uncertainty and brand identity recalibration. But for the industry at large—and consumers—the prolonged silence has...
18 Mar 2025
Luxury brand Aurélien, renowned for its timeless style and artisanal craftsmanship, is stepping into a new realm with the launch of its very first fragrance: Joie-de-Vivre. This scent embodies the effortless elegance and zest for life of the Mediterranean, once again highlighting the brand’s refined aesthetics and dedication to quality. A...