An idea that spiraled out of control. “If I knew three years ago what I know now, I would have done things differently,” says Marthe de Groot, the driving force behind Dutch accessory brand Marie Marie. Marketing was barely necessary for her crocheted bags, as within no time, department stores De Bijenkorf (Selfridges Group) and Bonmarché came...
9 Apr 2025
When the fw25 runway season ended mid-March it became clear that when it came to neckwear, two specific types stood out from the crowd, menswear-inspired ties and fancy neck scarves. Women wearing a traditionally male accessory like a tie can be traced back to the nineteenth century and is thought to symbolize empowerment and confidence. The New...
2 Apr 2025
French fashion house Chanel has acquired a 20 percent in Florentine label Leo France SpA, a company specialising in the production of costume jewellery and metal accessories. The acquisition pertains to Leo France's capital, according to corporate records, 20 percent of which is now held by the French luxury house. In 2023, Leo France reported a...
10 Mar 2025
LVMH Watch Week is back for its sixth edition. This year, the show exhibiting the luxury group's new watchmaking products is being held in two major cities: New York and Paris. After Dubai and Singapore, then Miami in 2024, LVMH has chosen New York and Paris to present the new watchmaking products of nine of its brands to the press. In New York,...
23 Jan 2025
Within two years, purchases of luxury handbags are projected to decrease by 13.69 percent. This figure, revealed by a recent study from The Independents, highlights a radical shift: while this chic accessory was previously attributed with the power to confer a certain status, this status is no longer solely represented by an object or a price,...
20 Jan 2025
British handbag and accessories brand Radley London has confirmed the appointment of Fernando Soriano Iglesias as its new design director. Soriano Iglesias, who started at Radley in August 2024, has been tasked with presenting a “refined vision for the brand,” and will present his first collection for autumn/winter 2025 in August this year. The...
15 Jan 2025
Scottish luxury leather goods brand Strathberry has unveiled a collection with London fashion label Shrimps, designed in collaboration with founder Hannah Weiland. The limited-edition Strathberry x Shrimps capsule collection launches on September 18 and combines the witty and whimsical design eccentricities of Shrimps with the architecturally...
17 Sept 2024
From August 5 to August 9, Copenhagen Fashion Week unveiled the Spring/Summer 2025 collections from Scandinavian and international designers. FashionUnited recaps the most striking accessories. The bandana Worn on the head, around the neck, or on the wrist, the pointed bandana brightened a myriad of Danish shows this season. From left to right:...
16 Aug 2024
The number of micro-trends spawned by social media platforms, including ‘Coastal Grandmother’, ‘Eclectic Grandpa’, ‘Quiet Luxury’ and ‘Tenniscore’ seem endless and somewhat surprisingly long lasting. It also means that any retail assortment will require a wide variety of accessories for the Spring/Summer 25 season. Classic or reworked...
18 Jul 2024
For SS25, those looking to make their shirts stand out should consider pairing them with a matching tie. This isn't just about coordinating colours and patterns or playing with contrasts, but about using the same fabric for both shirt and tie. There were plenty of examples of this on the menswear catwalks from Florence to Paris to Berlin....
12 Jul 2024
London-based Self-portrait has entered the jewellery category with the launch of a debut collection incorporating the brand’s signature style into a new medium. Among the line is a nod to the brand’s staple Bow Bag collection, which has been translated into jewellery through the incorporation of the signature bow motif that can now be seen on...
1 Jul 2024
The Accessories Council has officially named the honourees for its upcoming 2023 Accessories Council Excellence Awards (ACE Awards), which is set to take place May 7 in New York City. The annual event, now in its 30th year, looks to recognise individuals who have made “great strides in raising awareness of the accessories industry”, while...
22 Mar 2024