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Glenn Martens gives H&M bestsellers a new twist

Around a year ago, H&M announced its collaboration with Glenn Martens. Now, the Swedish fashion retailer and the Belgian designer are offering a first glimpse into the upcoming collection. “I firmly believe this is one of the most creative collaborations we have ever done,” said Ann-Sofie Johansson, creative advisor at H&M. “Glenn is a true...

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Women designers 'not getting the breaks' despite global fashion shake-up

In fashion at the moment, as seen on catwalks: frills, corsets, big shoulder pads, and "naked dresses". Out of fashion: employing women as chief designers. In the most recent Spring-Summer 2026 womenswear Fashion Weeks in Paris and Milan, the effects of a huge reshuffle at the top of the European luxury clothing industry were plain to see. From...

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Sofia Richie Grainge launches own brand under Revolve

Social media personality and entrepreneur Sofia Richie Grainge has launched her first fashion brand as part of the Revolve Group portfolio. Dubbed ‘SRG’, the label intends to be reflective of the star’s personal approach to fashion. Online, Richie Grainge has established herself as one of the trailblazers of the ‘Quiet Luxury’ trend, embodying...

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Thinness is back on catwalks -- and the data proves it

After a short interlude of pushing "body inclusivity" and plus-sized models to the fore, the fashion industry has returned to promoting thinness as a beauty ideal. Data published this week from Vogue Business, based on catwalk shows in the most recent Spring/Summer 2026 Fashion Weeks, corroborated what models with regular or larger body sizes...

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Wilson Smith & Tate Kuerbis, and the rise of sneakers as cultural currency

Close your eyes and try to picture this scene. It’s 1986, at Nike head office in Washington County, Oregon and architect Wilson Smith III, who has been working with Nike as a showroom, store and corporate office designer has just been asked if he can come to the back room for a talk. “I went in expecting the worst,” he recalls to FashionUnited...

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ITMF announces winners of 2025 International Collaboration Awards

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has announced the winners of its International Collaboration Awards 2025, recognizing achievements in global partnerships that advance sustainability and innovation in the textile industry. This year’s four award recipients are: • Bursa Uludag University (Türkiye) – Unlocking Circular...

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PwC research: Secondhand is a conscious choice, clothing leads luxury purchases

Secondhand fashion is no longer a niche but a conscious choice, increasingly integrated into the purchasing behaviour of younger generations. 40 percent of Gen Z and 28 percent of Millennials have already purchased second-hand products on Vinted, while 41 percent and 27 percent, respectively, have also sold them. In contrast, 53 percent of Baby...

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From heritage to high-fashion: Ireland stakes its claim with inaugural fashion week

As the number of global fashion weeks continues to climb, more regions are seeking to claim space on the international calendar: not only as cultural showcases, but as strategic platforms for creative communities. This month, Ireland joined their ranks, launching its inaugural Ireland Fashion Week, a five-day event that set out to both celebrate...

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Harri and Masha Popova among second cohort in Studio Smithfield residency programme

Six new designers are set to become the second cohort of The Fashion Residency at Studio Smithfield, due to begin January 2026. Spanning 18 months, the initiative, backed by the Mayor of London, Projekt and the Paul Smith Foundation, will provide the chosen participants with a free studio space, mentoring by industry leaders and business...

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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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PFW SS26 color trends: Sophisticated palettes for innovative silhouettes

Attendees at PFW SS26 are calling it “one for the history books.” The debut collections from several of the world’s leading designers captivated editors and buyers alike with innovative silhouettes and a bold, expressive approach to color. In a definitive move away from monochromatic shades of black and white, PFW designers explored a wide range...

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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...