Best of July: 10 Must-Read articles

Fashion

FashionUnited takes a moment to list its top ten articles of the month July - in case you may have missed them.

1. Timeline - The journey of Coach acquiring Kate Spade

Coach has made what could be considered the comeback of the fashion century. They went from a struggling retailer closing stores, to being one of the coolest brands in NYC. They have become a coveted brand by celebrities, digital influences and fashion bloggers. FashionUnited has gathered together some of Coach's milestones throughout the years in the interactive timeline.

2. 'The concept of shopping will never change - but the way we shop will'

In an internet fuelled society, retailers are having to rethink ways of creating an authentic experience for their customers, whilst attempting to match online sales. Future trends in retail stores was one of the key discussion points at last edition of Modefabriek, the largest fashion trade fair in The Netherlands.

3. R.I.P. Colette; Live Fast Die Young

“Do you know Colette?” This was a question that was becoming common towards the turn of the millennium when Jackie Mallon was graduating in womenswear from Central St Martins. “The shop, Colette. In Paris? Don’t tell me you’ve never heard of it.” said the legendary Louise Wilson. Colette was so much more than a shop, than a store; it was a muse, an inspiration.

4. Veerah moves forward with eco-conscious women's shoes

Established in 2015, Veerah has moved forward as a Benefit Corporation by selling women's shoes. Providing both high fashion with a cruelty-free and eco-conscious line, the company has aimed on a "do-gooder" mentality through its branding. FashionUnited chatted with Veerah's founder, Stacey Chang, to explain how she's building out the luxury vegan shoe line in a declining retail climate.

5. MAP: The Top 10 Fastest Growing Prime Retail Streets

Retailers and shoppers alike can breathe easy, as fears of a hard Brexit have done little to scare away shoppers. London's New Bond Street has been hailed as one of the world's prime fashion retail destinations, according to CBRE Research's semi-annual Global Prime Retail Rents. FashionUnited has mapped the Fastest-Growing Retail Locations and notable declining markets in one map.

6. Rich List 2017: 3 Rising Billionaires making their Fortune in Fashion

It is no big secret that Amancio Ortega, the man behind fashion giant Inditex, is the richest man in the fashion industry. But Ortega is certainly not alone in carving out a fortune in fashion. Learn more about rising billionaires: Anders Holch Povlsen (Bestseller), Michel Leclercq (Decathlon Group) and Bernard Lewis (River Island).

7. A closer look at annual Swim Collective Agenda exhibitor Body Glove

As a regular participant of the Agenda Trade Show, Body Glove seemed to acquire new accounts this year as well as continue networking. As the trade fair expanded this year with Consumer Day, where it opened itself up to the public, the trade fair seemed to attract over 15,000 people in attendance. Body Glove Marketing Director Nick Meistrell tells FashionUnited how the show was helpful to the brand.

8. The Little “Made in Italy” Label That Could

“I am fighting every day,” says Antonella Arpaia, co-founder of Manto, a luxury men’s outerwear brand made in Italy, into its fourth season. She is in New York taking sales appointments for her Spring collection. FashionUnited sits down with her to discuss the challenges and rewards of bringing a new Italian label to the accessible luxury market at a time when fashion’s race to identify new far-off hubs able to manufacture at rocket bottom prices has been crushing even long-established Italian brands..

9. The Cult of The Designer Who Transcends The Brand

Upon hearing the news that Bouchra Jarrar was out at Lanvin, and Olivier Lapidus had been signed, many in the fashion world sighed at the reopening of an old wound. Popular opinion is there can be no replacement for Alber Elbaz, the beloved creative director who, after fourteen years, was ignominiously fired in 2015.

10. Tango fights retail decline with personalized customer experiences

In an era of the fashion industry in which retail is in a decline, shopping destination Tango is aiming to change that. With a personalized shopping experience, the modern workwear brand has created a close knit relationship with clients to build and maintain its business. FashionUnited chatted with founder Jessica Mastriano on how the Brooklyn-based brand is changing the wave of retail.