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Hummel and Astrid Andersen announce sustainable collaboration

Sportswear brand Hummel and contemporary designer Astrid Andersen have announced their collaboration for an AW20 collection. The collaboration sees them re-purpose their archives of unused stock to create new pieces, advocating a future of more conscious consumption. The collection consists of about fifteen styles and uses team jerseys from...

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Fila launches new premium line designed by Astrid Andersen

Lately it seems like we’ve been seeing Fila’s logo everywhere, just like the brand’s good old days in the 1990s, when it received a boost in popularity thanks to Swedish tennis player Björn Borg. Following its big comeback at Milan Fashion Week in September, when it surprised the audience by combining sportswear with sexy pieces such as pleated...

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Scandinavian brands: minimalism at its best

Inspired by Copenhagen Fashion Week which took place last month, FashionUnited is looking at the Nordic codes that inspire the slow life trends. In the region, sustainable products and organic materials are synonymous with low consumption. From furniture to decorations, Scandinavian design is distinguished by its minimalism and functionality....

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LFWM solidifies London's reputation as the creative capital

London - Even though London Fashion Week Men’s (LFWM) has seen a decrease in the number of headlining designers showing, which has led to the event shortening, the 11th season of the dedicated menswear week welcomed a slew of new and emerging designers, which celebrated the creative diversity present in the city. “The breadth of talent and...

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The standout shows from London Fashion Week Men's

London served as the backdrop for the 5 year anniversary of the British Fashion Council's dedicated men's wear fashion week. Over the last four days buyers, press and visitors came together to celebrate the best of British menswear. "From world-class designers and established brands, to emerging talent and independent boutiques, our great city...

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London pre-collection sees return of the Hoxton Collective

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has teamed up again with the Hoxton to showcase this season's selection of designers set to show at London pre-collection for the Hoxton Collective, a showroom in The Apartment at the Hoxton in Holborn. This season will see the showroom feature women's wear pre-collections from ready-to-wear designers Edeline...

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BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund unveils shortlist for 2016

Designers Christopher Raeburn, Craig Green, Sibling, Lou Dalton and Astrid Andersen have been selected by the British Fashion Council (BFC) to compete for the annual BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund 2016. It is the second time that Sibling, Lou Dalton and Astrid Andersen have been shortlisted for the fund, and the third time for Christopher...

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Topman x Astrid Andersen

Danish menswear designer Astrid Andersen has designed a 17-piece luxe streetwear collection for the high street fashion chain, Topman. Launching on June 12, the collection predominately features oversized silhouettes as per Andersen’s signature style and centres around a simple yet striking colour palette of black, white and carnation pink....

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LCM: Astrid Andersen AW14

The tracksuit has been given a directional makeover, as seen at Astrid Andersen's AW14 catwalk show in London. Andersen's sportswear aesthetic was updated this season with classical luxury fabrics, such as fur and lace. Bomber jackets and hoodies were interspersed with long coats which nearly swept the models' feet. Silhouette emphasis was on...