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Trend alert: Men's statement jewellery

When the BBC Three series Normal People aired during lockdown one of its unlikely stars was a chain, the now infamous silver necklace worn by actor Paul Mescal. In one of the most talked-about tv adaptations of last year, Mescal’s neck jewellery inspired its own Instagram account, @connellschain, which to this day has over 167k followers. The...

30 Jul 2021

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YNAP meets renewable electricity target across operated facilities

Italian luxury group Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) says it achieved its goal of sourcing 100 percent of renewable electricity across the operated facilities it manages by the end of 2020. The group announced the target in November last year as part of a broader sustainability strategy called ‘Infinity’. YNAP revealed on Thursday it met that target...

29 Jul 2021

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Fashion Trend Snack by Christine Boland: the top 5 colours for SS22

Of all the trends for next season, Christine Boland’s Trend Snack gives a ‘bite size’ report of the 5 must-do colours, fabrics, textures, patterns, silhouettes etc to incorporate into your fashion collection. Today we focus on the It-colours. #1 Bandaid beige as seen @ Boss, Hermés, Fendi & Max Mara Image credit: Pexels, and Hugo Boss SS21 via...

29 Jul 2021

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Boohoo drops rapper DaBaby following HIV comments

UK fashion giant Boohoo has ended its partnership announced earlier this year with rapper DaBaby following comments he made about people with HIV during a concert in the US. Boohoo, which announced in June its menswear brand had struck a deal with the US rapper for a limited-edition 100-piece collection, announced on Wednesday the partnership...

29 Jul 2021

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Woolrich revives ‘The Woolrich Woman’ with Daniëlle Cathari

Outdoor brand Woolrich is reviving its ‘80s label ‘The Woolrich Woman’ with Amsterdam-based designer Daniëlle Cathari, known for her playful subversion and reconstruction of fashion norms. Woolrich confirmed that a revival of ‘The Woolrich Woman’ for a new generation would evolve over multiple seasons, with Cathari selected to embed her “...

29 Jul 2021

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The controversial "Not Your Mother's Tiffany" campaign aims to sell aspiration, not stuffy jewellery

There are no ladies clad in gowns, adorned in haute jewellery, featured in the current – and controversial – Tiffany & Co campaign. Models styled in double denim (less downtown Sex and the City and more Lower East Side grunge) are accessorised with bold linked chains, chunky silver cuffs and pearls. So far so ordinary. Except the byline, Not...

29 Jul 2021

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Two held after Paris jeweller e-scooter robbery

Paris - French police arrested two suspects on Wednesday after a robbery at famed Parisian jeweller Chaumet where a thief made off with up to three million euros worth of jewellery after arriving and making a getaway on an electronic scooter. The two suspects were arrested at a motorway rest area in the east of France and a “substantial quantity...

29 Jul 2021

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Athleisure brand Anatomie launches first menswear collection

Upmarket athleisure and performance brand Anatomie has launched its first full menswear collection comprising jackets, t-shirts, button-ups, blazers and trousers. The collection features the US brand’s signature wrinkle-resistant and quick-dry materials, with prices ranging from 98 dollars for a men’s v-neck t-shirt to 398 dollars for a safari...

28 Jul 2021

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Parisian jeweller robbed, thief gets away on segway

An armed man using a stand-up scooter Tuesday robbed famed Parisian jeweller Chaumet of up to three million euros worth of jewellery in an audacious evening heist, a source close to the case said. The robber stole between two million and three million euros (2.4-3.6 million dollars) worth of jewellery and precious stones after bursting into the...

28 Jul 2021

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Pizza Hut has dropped a streetwear collection

In the latest edition of unlikely companies to launch fashion collections, Pizza Hut has announced a streetwear drop. The US restaurant chain has released a limited-edition capsule collection, aptly named ‘Pizza Hut Tastewear’, which comprises a tracksuit, t-shirt, slides, a bejewelled pepperoni chain and a cup, all in the company’s classic red...

28 Jul 2021

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Alber Elbaz tribute fashion show to close PFW

AZ Factory, the fashion start-up founded by the late Alber Elbaz and Richemont, has confirmed that it will close Paris Fashion Week with a “special homage” fashion show to the designer, whodied from Covid-19in April. In a short statement, AZ Factory confirmed that the show titled ‘Love Brings Love’ would take place on October 5 at 8pm CET and...

28 Jul 2021

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More than a casual classic: The SS22 polo shirt trends

A polo shirt is one of those basic items that are indispensable for casual wear - sporty, simple but still a little bit more elegant than a simple T-shirt. Polo shirts can also be trend pieces that can be seen on the catwalks of the men’s fashion weeks in Paris and Milan, as the Spring/Summer 2022 season shows. FashionUnited has summarised the...

28 Jul 2021