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Barbour Foundation and British Fashion Council launch education partnership following international growth

Heritage outerwear brand Barbour has announced a new education initiative in partnership with the British Fashion Council (BFC) that aims to support emerging talent across the UK fashion industry. The programme expands the Barbour Foundation’s commitment to education and community impact following the brand’s growing international success,...

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20 years on: A look back at Copenhagen Fashion Week’s evolution over two decades

Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) has officially entered its 20th year. The Danish event, which has roots in commercial trade, has grown to become an influential player in the global fashion agenda, giving it the status of the “fifth fashion capital”. Its positioning has seen it drive forward eco-conscious values across the industry, and broader...

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Haute couture: Moment of truth for Matthieu Blazy at Chanel

Will Matthieu Blazy build on his success at Chanel? Following a highly praised womenswear collection in October, Paris eagerly awaits the designer's first haute couture show on Tuesday. This unprecedented undertaking will be closely scrutinised. The show, held as usual at the Grand Palais in the morning, is the highlight of this haute couture...

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The rise of unconventional venues in Parisian fashion shows

Paris – Empty offices and disused car parks are the new playgrounds for Parisian fashion shows. Favoured for their minimalist aesthetic, creative freedom, and attractive pricing, these raw spaces are increasingly popular venues. “There has been a real trend in recent years to use raw spaces with nothing but load-bearing walls,” Rod Reynolds, a...

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4 SS27 fashion trends that help consumers resist unrest and AI

Starting a new year with fresh inspiration is always a positive beginning. Trend forecaster Christine Boland provided just that with her forecast for spring/summer 2027. She identified four key movements, and FashionUnited presents the highlights. Following dynamics: weightless volume, abundant pleats and ‘nothing stiff’ Boland always frames her...

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Cultural shifts shaping Fall Winter 26/27 footwear

As we look toward Fall Winter 2026/27, in response to evolving consumer needs and broader cultural movements, four distinct footwear shifts emerge. These directions blend intentional design with emotional resonance, offering footwear that honors both mindful practices and heritage traditions while addressing new forms of individual expression....

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What the social media trend #BringBack2016 looks like in fashion

There have been frequent claims recently that micro-trends are dead—farewell to 'tomato girl,’ ‘eclectic grandpa’, ‘coastal grandmother,’ and ‘mob wives.’ In their place, #BringBack2016 is trending; that year being seen as the ‘last good year’ of digital innocence, offering a break from current and future anxieties. Politically, 2016 was a...

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Giambattista Valli cancels couture show, raising questions over Pinault’s Artémis strategy

As Paris Haute Couture Week opens this Monday, January 26, 2026, the couture house Giambattista Valli has cancelled its show, scheduled for the first day, at the last minute. In a statement, the house of Giambattista Valli announced it will not present a haute couture show: “This decision is part of a thorough review of the organisation and...

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Walter Van Beirendonck and Eastpak collaborate (again) during Paris Fashion Week

During Paris Fashion Week 2026, Walter Van Beirendonck and Eastpak brought their long-standing creative collaboration back to the forefront of the international fashion industry. The renewed partnership was presented during Van Beirendonck's SCARE the CROW / SCARECROW show, which centred on outsider art, youth culture and contrasting aesthetics....

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Paris Fashion Week Men's autumn/winter 2026, the verdict

If this Fashion Week was expected to push boundaries, the answer lay elsewhere. Rooted in a tangible reality, the autumn/winter 2026 season played it safe. Brands were not seeking to invent the fashion of tomorrow. Instead, they aimed to dress the modern man by asserting their signature with practical and rational pieces. Here is a look back at...

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Willy Chavarria's musical-style fashion in Paris

Paris - On the fourth day of men's fashion week, Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarria presented his new collection in Paris on Friday. The spectacular show blended a runway presentation, artistic performance and a concert worthy of a musical. This new co-ed autumn collection is a blend of Mexican-American culture and streetwear. The...

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Berlin Fashion Week: what's next after its comeback?

A huge, silver-coloured inflatable sculpture by artist Eben Weile Kjaer towers into the 31-metre-high Hall of Honour at Berlin's Palais am Funkturm. In the minutes that followed, a runway show inspired by the legend of the dragon-slayer George unfolded around this monstrous figure. The models' outfits played with the fluid identities of the...