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SS25 Trend: Sport meets Street and Ready-to-Wear

Drawing closer to the third anniversary of the passing of Virgil Abloh, it’s clear that his legacy will live on. Abloh was a pioneer, whose visionary work helped to elevate streetwear to a status that is now widely accepted within the luxury fashion realm. Indeed, collaborations between fashion and athletic brands have become almost commonplace....

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StockX: Performance shoes on the rise, Asics and Puma continue to dominate

Online marketplace StockX has published its latest quarterly trend round up highlighting the movers and shakers of the 2024 resale market, from the top collaborations of the period to the most in demand sneaker silhouettes. In a release, the company’s founder, COO and president, Greg Schwartz, said the ‘Big Facts: 2024 Trends’ report gave an...

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Spotted on the catwalk: WGSN and Coloro's colour of the year 2026 'Transformative Teal'

‘Transformative Teal’ has been declared the Colour of the Year 2026 by colour institutes WGSN and Coloro. According to the two, Transformative Teal is a fluid fusion of blue and green, reflecting the diversity of nature and an earth-focused mindset, aligning with the growing demand for ecological responsibility (in light of the climate crisis)....

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Aesthetics, sustainability and functionality: The keys to success in swimwear fashion

"I’ve been in this business for many years, and I can tell you that if you manage a loss of -6 percent this year, you’re doing incredibly well. The average industry loss is between -25 and -30 percent." With this bold statement, Dutch trend forecaster David Shah opened his seminar on trends set to impact the textile sector —especially in...

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ENG: How the Chinese concept store attracts customers in times of crisis

Young fashion retailers, such as the Chinese concept store ENG, are managing to attract customers worldwide despite the difficult economic situation. They offer a product range and shopping experience that is not only attractive to local customers, but also has its finger on the pulse internationally. In the bricks-and-mortar retail sector of...

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SS25 Print and Pattern Trend: Plaid

Perhaps surprisingly for the spring season, plaid will be a key pattern for SS25. The word is derived from the Scottish Gaelic term "plaide," originally referring to a blanket or cloak. Over time, the fabric was woven in distinctive checked patterns, with unique designs for different clans. It is so versatile that these days it is found in...

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Trendstop SS25 women’s catwalk color trends

Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers a first look at the key color directions emerging from the Spring Summer 2025 Women’s runway collections. Spring colors draw on consumer mindsets, a desire to reconnect with nature and for simplicity in an increasingly complicated world. Contemporary darks become softer and pale hues are enlivened with a...

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SS25 Trend: ‘Army Days’, Military jackets, olive drab, and utility details

Several designers showed riffs on military and utilitarian styles during the SS25 runway season. There are a few reasons for the popularity of this trend. The 2024 USA general election is just days away, and with the possibility of the country electing its first woman President, the topic of female empowerment is on many peoples’ lips. One could...

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For its 58th edition, São Paulo Fashion Week shows more consistent and sophisticated collections

Fernanda Yamamoto's fashion show at the Japanese Pavilion in Ibirapuera Park concluded the 58th edition of São Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW+N58) last week, which was divided into shows at high-end shopping mall Shopping Iguatemi; the Pavilion of Brazilian Cultures at Ibirapuera Park; and special locations across São Paulo. This edition, titled 'The...

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Denim trends for SS25: Men's shorts and fashion for global culture

The denim fair Kingpins celebrated its tenth anniversary edition in Amsterdam last week. A highlight of the fair was the trend presentation by its long-term partner Denim Dudes, which this time round was dedicated to denim trends for the spring/summer 2026 season and thus shed light on topics relevant to fashion professionals, such as consumer...

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From see-through to big volumes: SS25 trends spotted on 080 Barcelona Fashion runway

Reaffirming its avant-garde character and consolidating itself as a benchmark in Spanish design by attracting both emerging talents and established figures, 080 Barcelona Fashion laid the foundations for the Spring/Summer 2025 season in Barcelona at its latest edition. When taking a closer look at the collections presented, a cohesive narrative...

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Office goths and tiny scarves take over Taipei Fashion Week SS25 street style

Taiwan is currently in the midst of finalising its final day of Taipei Fashion Week, the country’s bid at contributing to the global fashion landscape while showcasing its own selection of homegrown talent. With much of the core calendar out of the way, we can now look back at some of the looks attendees of the shows sported, bringing together...