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Sailmaker Ratsey & Lapthorn launches handcrafted accessories

British brand Ratsey & Lapthorn, the world’s oldest sailmaker, is expanding into the lifestyle sector with a line of handcrafted leather and canvas bags inspired by its unique heritage. The expansion is described as a “bold new chapter” for the heritage brand, which has made sails for some of the world’s most iconic vessels, including Lord...

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Eyewear trends: Ic! berlin focuses on silent luxury and minimalist design

Premium eyewear brand Ic! berlin was founded in 1996 by entrepreneur and artist Ralph Anderl together with two design students. They had developed a new pair of glasses made of an unconventional material, cold-rolled stainless steel, and the invention of a revolutionary mechanism, the screwless hinge system, still the hallmark of every Ic!...

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The Dior Saddle & Hermès Kelly bag are the handbags to invest in for 2025

As the US stock market continues to fall into negative territory over the latest tariff changes, individuals around the world seek out more stable and secure alternatives for investing. From gold to arts and collectibles, some of the most sought-after investment pieces in the fashion industry have long included Rolex watches and the ever-iconic...

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Mi Bolsa London to open debut flagship store at Westfield White City

Luxury leather handbag brand Mi Bolsa London will open its first-ever flagship store at Westfield White City in June. Mi Bolsa London, which translates to "my bag," was established in 2020 by siblings Mikayla and Alex, and blends Spanish artistry with British sophistication. The opening at Westfield White City is described as the beginning “of a...

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Kurt Geiger holiday trading boosted by North America

British footwear and accessories retailer Kurt Geiger has reported record trading over the festive period and “booming growth” in North America, where strong H1 figures show high double-digit US growth boosted by the opening of stores in the US and Mexico. With the help of celebrity fans, including Kylie Jenner, Olivia Rodrigo, Rihanna and Paris...

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Jil Sander expands into fine jewellery category

OTB-owned Jil Sander has stepped into the Fine Jewellery business with the launch of its first collection in this category as part of what has been described as a “strategic extension”. It marks the first brand in the OTB portfolio to explore Fine Jewellery, and intends to provide further styling opportunities for the Jil Sander customer while...

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Topologie opens debut UK flagship store

Accessories brand Topologie is continuing to embark on global retail plans with the opening of its first store in the UK. The London flagship, located on Dray Walkin Shoreditch, houses a full range of products alongside customisable options. For the store’s interior, the Franco-Japanese label stuck closely to the design of other Topologie sites,...

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This is how O My Bag CEO Paulien Wesselink approaches corporate social responsibility

As a child, Paulien Wesselink often wondered why she couldn't invite her entire class to her birthday party. "I never liked excluding people," says the founder and CEO with a smile during a video call with FashionUnited. This early example of social responsibility forms the foundation for what would later become O My Bag, a Dutch handbag brand...

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Naghedi launches recycling programme

New York-based handbag label Naghedi, known for its popular handwoven neoprene bag carried by celebrities including Jennifer Lawrence and Jessica Alba, has launched a recycling programme. The ‘Waste Not’ initiative is the brand’s first step in creating more circularity in its business, aimed at reducing waste and its footprint. While many...

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Tod’s unveils collaboration with Rahul Mishra

Italian luxury fashion house Tod’s has unveiled a collaboration with renowned Indian couturier Rahul Mishra, which will debut during London Fashion Week with a cocktail party at the brand’s Bond Street boutique in London. Mishra is the latest designer to participate in Tod’s new ‘Tod’s Factory’ project, a creative laboratory where established...

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Astrid & Miyu opens first global flagship store: ‘Experiential retail is integral’

Physical retail remains an avenue in which brands can evolve and experiment with their identity in the context of the real world. It is exactly this that has led London-based jewellery brand Astrid & Miyu (A&M) to open its first global flagship store, achieving a dream that its team has held for years and thus cementing its presence further...

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Melina Bucher launches first completely bio-based, plastic-free bag

When FashionUnited spoke to Melina Bucher, founder of the eponymous label and Germany's first vegan bag manufacturer, in March this year, a novelty was already on the horizon: a 100 percent bio-based product. Now, with the new “Dreamer” bag, a dream has actually come true. After years of development and collaboration with material innovators...