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French campaigners call for regulation against Shein

Campaigners led by French political organization Place Publique are calling for action against Shein, the ultra fast fashion giant, citing concerns over its impact on the environment and human rights. The campaign emphasizes Shein's use of polyester, derived from processed oil and gas, as an environmental disaster. Reports indicate that...

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Malone Souliers names two new creative directors

British footwear brand Malone Souliers has announced that Coco Fang and Valerio Bava are to become co-creative directors, both stepping up from their positions as senior designers. In light of their appointment, former creative director and founder of the brand Mary Alice Malone will assume the role of chief brand director, and will work closely...

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Jacamo establishes partnership with LadBible Group

Jacamo, a menswear brand under the N Brown Group, has unveiled a new partnership with youth publisher, the LadBible Group. Through the long-term agreement, facilitated by media agency The7Stars, the duo will work together on creating video content and wider campaigns focused on “passions and skills”, with every featured look to be shoppable at...

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Metaverse Beauty Week prepares for launch: What to expect

As if it hasn’t already been said enough, Web3 is really defining the future of retail, driving new innovations and bringing to light fresh ways for brands to engage with their consumers. One of which was Metaverse Fashion Week, a highly hyped up event that took place solely in digital realms, through which brands presented virtual collections,...

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Moschino to celebrate 40th anniversary show during Milan Fashion Week

Italian fashion house Moschino will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a tribute fashion show during Milan Fashion Week on September 21. The event will honour founder Franco Moschino, with leading stylists, including Katie Grand and Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele, showcasing 10 contemporary looks each, inspired by his iconic designs, as per a report...

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Hunkemöller CEO steps down after 15 years

Philip Mountford, who spent 15 years at the helm of the Dutch lingerie brand Hunkemöller, is leaving the company on January 31, 2024. He announced this himself via LinkedIn. The CEO described his time at Hunkemöller as a "love affair" and called it "the best time of his business career". Mountford joined Hunkemöller in 2009. The lingerie brand...

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Pronovias says goodbye to its creative director

Following a series of changes in the management at the Spanish firm Pronovias, Alessandra Rinaudo, creative director of the company since September 2019, has left the Group. No details have yet been released about who will take her place. Rinaudo's departure, which has been confirmed by a Pronovias spokesperson to FashionUnited, comes at a...

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BFC outlines new strategy to make fashion a ‘catalyst of change’

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has unveiled a new strategy that looks to position fashion in the region as a “catalyst of change” and amplify the industry through “responsible growth”. The plan was outlined in a letter to the council’s members and stakeholders from David Pemsel, the BFC’s newest chair who succeeded Stephanie Phair last...

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Vince Holding Q1 sales hit by Rebecca Taylor wind-down, but losses narrow

US fashion group Vince Holding Corp managed to narrow its losses in the first quarter despite its sales dropping year-on-year as the wind-down of its Rebecca Taylor hit its top line. The company announced last September it would be closing down its Rebecca Taylor business to focus its resources on its namesake Vince brand. Sales in the three...

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StockX says it halted 30 million dollars worth of fake sneakers last year

Resale platform StockX has published a new report outlining data surrounding its latest verification advancements, review process and its impact on consumers. Entitled ‘Big Facts: The Verification Report’, the document’s most notable figures come in relation to the amount of products StockX had rejected in the past year, hinting at a shocking...

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Trendstop Fall/Winter 2023-24 Women’s Catwalk Apparel

Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers an insight into the key womenswear apparel directions, silhouettes and aesthetics emerging from the Fall Winter 2023-24 runways. Consumer desire for longevity, versatility, and multifunctionality informs apparel designs that bridge the gap between indoor and outdoor, casual and formal, and performance and...

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Mothercare CEO steps down with immediate effect

Daniel Le Vesconte, the chief executive officer of parenting retailer Mothercare, has stepped down from his position with immediate effect, just five months after joining the company. Le Vesconte, who will also be stepping back from his position as a director of the board, was appointed in early 2023 after Mothercare had initiated an update to...