Articles by Esmee Blaazer
Esmée Blaazer (1988) studied Fashion Management at TMO European Business School and has worked at FashionUnited since 2009. Over the years, she has held various editorial roles. As Project Manager, she now writes background stories, explaining matters and processes of the fashion industry to newcomers in the sector and students. Topics that are regularly discussed are the future of fashion, sustainability, circularity and legislation. Esmée is also involved in exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the newsroom.
Zalando introduces AI-driven discovery feed in 16 more countries
Berlin-based online retailer Zalando SE is expanding its AI-driven discovery feed to 16 additional markets. The e-commerce company also announced the introduction of new public customer profiles in all its active countries in a press release on Wednesday. The personalised feed presents users with clothing, brands and content that align with...
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Spotted on the catwalk: The WGSN spring/summer 2027 colours
From eye-catching royal blue and bold orange to softer shades like lilac pink, light green-infused khaki, and earthy brown with a subtle pink hue — WGSN’s and Coloro’ s spring/summer 2027 colour palette is already making waves on the catwalks. The five trend-defining trend tones, selected in collaboration with Coloro, are being embraced by...
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Hun Kim, creative director at Karl Lagerfeld: “AI is no longer an experiment, it’s a necessity”
Redesigning the workflow “When I first began as a designer, the process was always the same,” Hun Kim, creative director at Karl Lagerfeld, explained during his talk at the online Alvanon 3D Tech Fest last week, where he shared how Karl Lagerfeld has welcomed AI into its design process. “We sketched ideas, chose fabrics, made technical drawings,...
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AI in fashion: How Otrium uses AI for robotics and content creation
AI is rapidly conquering the fashion industry. While one company waits, another leads the way. Outlet platform Otrium uses artificial intelligence both behind the scenes in the warehouse and at the forefront with generative AI content. Co-founder Milan Daniels explains how this makes the company faster, smarter, and more customer-focused. He...
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Spotted on the catwalk: SS26 trends according to Heuritech
Parisian AI fashion forecasting company Heuritech analyses millions of social media images to predict which styles, colours and fabrics will dominate the coming seasons. For spring/summer 2026, the agency identified ten notable trends. FashionUnited highlights a few of them with the help of catwalk looks. Purple as trend colour and Creamy Yellow...
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G-Star rolls out secondhand programme Rewear to Belgium, Germany and France
Denim label G-Star is expanding its online secondhand platform, Rewear, to Belgium, Germany and France. Through the platform, customers can buy and sell secondhand G-Star clothing. The service is part of the brand's Repair–Rewear–Recycle strategy, which aims to make clothing last longer or give it a second life. “Our designs are made to last, so...
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Changemakers in fashion (part 5): Leanne Heuberger, CSR specialist at Zeeman
There are countless sustainability initiatives, but who in the fashion industry is truly driving the transition, whether their efforts are visible to the public or not? We interview changemakers, consultants, sustainability experts and activists in fashion. What can we learn from their work? In episode six: Leanne Heuberger, CSR specialist at...
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Spotted on the catwalk: The WGSN autumn/winter 2027/28 colours
From Russet warmth to Peaceful Lilac calm, with hints of Maize optimism and grounding Deep Green, WGSN's AW27/28 palette is already making its mark on the catwalks. Below discover how the four trend colours for autumn/winter 2027/28 selected by WGSN an Coloro have already been reflected on global runways. WGSN and Coloro announced the key...
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Spotted on the catwalk: NYFW SS26 trend colors of Pantone
During New York Fashion Week spring/summer 2026, everything revolves around personal expression. This acts as a powerful counterbalance to artificial intelligence and creeping uniformity. According to the Pantone Colour Institute, designers are opting for a bold mix of familiar shades, vibrant accents and calming neutral tones this season. The...
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Ask Ralph: Ralph Lauren launches AI-powered digital stylist with Microsoft
In the US, fashion house Ralph Lauren has launched Ask Ralph, a new AI-powered styling tool within the Ralph Lauren app. The digital assistant acts as a virtual stylist. It provides users with instant, personalised outfit advice from the womenswear and menswear Polo Ralph Lauren collections through simple questions or prompts. The tool was...
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