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IFM Fashion Reboot 2024: Trump, China, consumer distrust and quiet luxury

The election of Donald Trump, the slowdown of French luxury brands in the Chinese market, the feeling of being misled by marketing, and the quiet strength of Quiet Luxury are the four main themes addressed by the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) at its Fashion Reboot 2024 event. This traditional end-of-year gathering organised by the IFM for...

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Who makes our clothes? Fashion Production Explained

Ever wondered who actually makes your clothes and how fashion's supply chain impacts workers' lives? This deep dive unpacks how fashion production works and explores what’s needed for meaningful change in the industry. FashionUnited interviewed Kim van der Weerd, a former factory manager with a background in human rights, who advocates for a...

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Heriot-Watt University researchers develop system to combat microplastic pollution in fashion

A research team at Heriot-Watt University in Scotland, led by Lisa Macintyre, associate professor of textiles at Heriot-Watt’s School of Textiles has developed a grading system to help fight microplastic pollution in the fashion industry. More concretely, the researchers have developed ‘the world’s first visual fibre fragmentation scale’, as per...

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What can students and business owners learn at IFM’s Fashion Entrepreneurship Centre?

The incubator programme at the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) is one of three pillars of the school’s Fashion Entrepreneurship Centre, directed by Thomas Delattre. The IFM's Fashion Entrepreneurship Centre is a physical space located within the school’s campus in Paris’ 13th quarter. It houses three programmes that offer tailored solutions...

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Casa93 Mirail school (ModaFusion) closes its doors

Casa93 Mirail school, which opened in Toulouse in September 2022 as a secondary institution legally affiliated with the ModaFusion association, has closed its doors. The ModaFusion association has ceased operations and suspended all its programmes and vocational training courses. ModaFusion is managed by Nadine Gonzalez who founded the Casa93...

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Brazilian fashion history professor launches new edition of book

Sponsored by the Brazilian jeans brand Santista Jeanswear, the book A Century of Fashion (original title in Portuguese ‘Um Século de Moda’) by Brazilian professor and specialist in fashion history João Braga, is being relaunched by publishing house D’Livros Editora. After 11 years, the book returns with a new edition, bringing a rich and...

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Is studying at Vogue College of Fashion worth it?

Condé Nast College of Fashion and Design recently rebranded as Vogue College of Fashion. By placing the iconic fashion magazine at the heart of its curriculum, the institution aims to enhance its reputation within the already vibrant landscape of fashion education. But is studying at Vogue College of Fashion worthwhile? FashionUnited takes a...

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ITS contest to announce finalists on March 20 in Trieste

The final selection of the 22nd edition of the ITS contest will take place in Trieste on March 20. The ITS Foundation has dedicated ITS 2025 programme to the theme of overcoming physical and cultural barriers, as well as the limitations that humans impose upon themselves. The new ITS Arcademy - Museum of Art in Fashion exhibition will open to...

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Fashion History, Cost of Living, Career Opportunities: Five good reasons to study fashion in Lyon

Lyon - When it comes to French fashion, Paris is the undisputed benchmark, internationally renowned as the fashion capital. However, looking back through history, other French cities have also made their mark. This is the case for Lyon, whose industrial past long earned it the title of "Silk Capital of the World". A fashion heritage that the...

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Institut Français de la Mode announces date for its Fashion Reboot 2024

Fashion Reboot, the Institut Français de la Mode's (IFM) annual event designed to help professionals better understand the social and economic challenges of the fashion market, will take place on Thursday November 21, 2024, from 9 am to 6 pm, at 3 Mazarium in Paris’ sixth quarter. “More than ever, the fashion industry is undergoing profound...

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The Gen Z dilemma: eco-conscious but addicted to fast fashion

One of the most-read articles on FashionUnited in October was about unauthorised Shein outlets -- pop-up shops that pretend to be by the Chinese internet giant but are simply riding on the brand's popularity. Pop-up shops opened in Dutch cities such as Arnhem, Utrecht and Rotterdam, offering clothes at extremely low prices. These shops have been...

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What opportunities does the AZ Academy programme offer emerging fashion talent?

Following the announcement in May that the luxury brand AZ Factory would be transforming itself into a programme for young talent, we now know more about the new project. It is called AZ Academy: Business for designers, and is led by the Richemont Group. Initiated by Richemont, the AZ Academy: Business for designer programme is based on...