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Chanel acquires 20 percent stake in Leo France

French fashion house Chanel has acquired a 20 percent in Florentine label Leo France SpA, a company specialising in the production of costume jewellery and metal accessories. The acquisition pertains to Leo France's capital, according to corporate records, 20 percent of which is now held by the French luxury house. In 2023, Leo France reported a...

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LVMH Watch Week 2025: An edition between New York and Paris

LVMH Watch Week is back for its sixth edition. This year, the show exhibiting the luxury group's new watchmaking products is being held in two major cities: New York and Paris. After Dubai and Singapore, then Miami in 2024, LVMH has chosen New York and Paris to present the new watchmaking products of nine of its brands to the press. In New York,...

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Rethinking desirability: Luxury brands face the decline of the it-bag

Within two years, purchases of luxury handbags are projected to decrease by 13.69 percent. This figure, revealed by a recent study from The Independents, highlights a radical shift: while this chic accessory was previously attributed with the power to confer a certain status, this status is no longer solely represented by an object or a price,...

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Radley London confirms new design director

British handbag and accessories brand Radley London has confirmed the appointment of Fernando Soriano Iglesias as its new design director. Soriano Iglesias, who started at Radley in August 2024, has been tasked with presenting a “refined vision for the brand,” and will present his first collection for autumn/winter 2025 in August this year. The...

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Strathberry unveils collaboration with Shrimps

Scottish luxury leather goods brand Strathberry has unveiled a collection with London fashion label Shrimps, designed in collaboration with founder Hannah Weiland. The limited-edition Strathberry x Shrimps capsule collection launches on September 18 and combines the witty and whimsical design eccentricities of Shrimps with the architecturally...

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SS25 trends: The key accessories from Copenhagen Fashion Week

From August 5 to August 9, Copenhagen Fashion Week unveiled the Spring/Summer 2025 collections from Scandinavian and international designers. FashionUnited recaps the most striking accessories. The bandana Worn on the head, around the neck, or on the wrist, the pointed bandana brightened a myriad of Danish shows this season. From left to right:...

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SS25 Key item accessories report: Headgear, belts and ties

The number of micro-trends spawned by social media platforms, including ‘Coastal Grandmother’, ‘Eclectic Grandpa’, ‘Quiet Luxury’ and ‘Tenniscore’ seem endless and somewhat surprisingly long lasting. It also means that any retail assortment will require a wide variety of accessories for the Spring/Summer 25 season. Classic or reworked...

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Camouflage ties: The menswear trend for SS25

For SS25, those looking to make their shirts stand out should consider pairing them with a matching tie. This isn't just about coordinating colours and patterns or playing with contrasts, but about using the same fabric for both shirt and tie. There were plenty of examples of this on the menswear catwalks from Florence to Paris to Berlin....

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Self-portrait steps into jewellery category

London-based Self-portrait has entered the jewellery category with the launch of a debut collection incorporating the brand’s signature style into a new medium. Among the line is a nod to the brand’s staple Bow Bag collection, which has been translated into jewellery through the incorporation of the signature bow motif that can now be seen on...

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Prabal Gurung, Coach and Cult Gaia among honourees for 2024 ACE Awards

The Accessories Council has officially named the honourees for its upcoming 2023 Accessories Council Excellence Awards (ACE Awards), which is set to take place May 7 in New York City. The annual event, now in its 30th year, looks to recognise individuals who have made “great strides in raising awareness of the accessories industry”, while...

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Rose Supreme - The iconic bloom endures in accessories trends

Living up to their title, roses secured their standing as the queen of flowers during the recent Women’s Runway season. Provocative, over the top, almost surrealist applications were seen across footwear, accessories, and jewelry, redefining how florals may break the mold and manifest in unexpected and alluring ways for Spring, into Fall Winter...

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Label to watch: vegan accessories by Anne Schollenberger

Anne Schollenberger is a German accessories label that specialises in hats, bags and shoes. The luxury brand was founded in 2022 and started out as a vegan brand right away, focusing on cactus “leather”. Part of the proceeds are donated to animal welfare charities. FashionUnited spoke to the label’s founder, Anne-Kristin Schollenberger, who just...