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Labels to Watch: Upcycling

Upcycling has arrived at the heart of the fashion industry. Some of the most popular fashion labels in the industry are building their success on recycling leftover fabrics, textile waste, or other discarded materials. In this article, we present some young labels that have embraced the concept of upcycling successfully and beautifully. Vernisse...

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Luxury labels to watch: 3 brands proving sustainability can be fashionable

Brands that truly encapsulate the meaning of sustainability are few and far between but there are some that truly make their efforts evident throughout their entire operation. When looking for eco-conscious labels that also epitomise “trendy fashion”, however, the numbers once again wane. Yet, there are the exceptional few that manage to combine...

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Luxury labels to watch: 5 Footwear brands rejuvenating the heels category

As occasionwear continues on its upward trajectory, the category’s defining footwear is going along with it; heels. As trend-forward customers look towards fancy footwear to tie together an evening outfit, a number of brands have taken it upon themselves to rejuvenate this sector with a fresh take on the heeled shoe style. FashionUnited has...

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Luxury labels to watch: 5 Menswear brands redefining tailoring

Tailoring has long had a profound place in menswear, with a history that stretches back over centuries. While the term still refers to the making or adapting of a suit, modernisation and the evolution of fashion has meant tailoring is beginning to take on an adapted form of its own. Designers have taken the craft and revitalised it for a new...

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Luxury labels to watch: 5 Young Parisian womenswear brands to know

In Paris, the fashion scene is renewing itself and in recent seasons has seen the emergence of luxury brands with promising futures. Crystal applications, lace work or silhouettes with practical elegance, the designers combine luxury with multiple, always ultra-modern style palettes. But what are their plans for 2023, their bestsellers and where...

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Luxury labels to watch: London womenswear brands to have on your radar

London’s luxury scene can be defined by young designers that have merged their own cultures and upbringings to that of the bustling city’s lifestyle in which they are based. Many have been, and often still are, backed by the British Fashion Council (BFC), which uses its NewGen initiative to put a spotlight on upcoming influential names in the...

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Labels to watch: 3 young and responsible fashion brands from Who’s Next

More than 30 percent of the brands attending Who’s Next at the beginning of September were taking part for the first time at the Parisian fashion fair. Among them were a number of promising young labels that were launched during the pandemic and are now looking to partner up with multi-brand retailers. Here are three labels with a responsible...

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3 vintage womenswear labels to watch

Who doesn't like to wear vintage fashion from time to time and stand out with bell-bottoms, colourful patterns, bright colours or unusual cuts? However, when buying real vintage pieces, one often runs the risk of getting high-quality but environmentally harmful items made of materials such as synthetic fibres, leather or even real fur....

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Labels to Watch: Bags that stand the test of time

Italian fashion journalist Anna Dello Russo once described accessories as the "vitamins" of fashion. Being the backbone of the wardrobe, accessories are daily companions that have to deliver in two ways: endless versatility and offer a certain something. In addition to appearance, functionality plays a major role. FashionUnited has selected bag...

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5 sustainable womenswear labels to watch

Much has happened in women's fashion over the last few decades - attempts to make it ecologically responsible and sustainable have been around for a while, but these have not always been successful, giving women's eco-fashion a reputation for being unfashionable and perhaps even uncomfortable. Times have changed and now there are quite a few...

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Labels to Watch: Knits

Knitwear is a winter wardrobe classic, but lightweight knitwear is also becoming increasingly popular in the summer season. The benefits are clear: knitwear is beautifully crafted and very versatile, made in wool or cashmere it can be warming yet breathable, in cotton or synthetic fibres it can be water repellent and lightweight. And knitwear is...

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3 emerging brands to watch from Copenhagen Fashion Week AW22

Copenhagen Fashion Week is fast becoming known for championing sustainability and nurturing emerging Scandinavian talent, and the autumn/winter 2022 edition was no different. Over the years, the Danish capital has showcased homegrown designers including Stine Goya, By Malene Birger and Ganni, who have become international sensations, as well as...