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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...

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Accessories FW24 market buyer’s guide

In no time at all we will be back in the midst of another ready-to-wear runway season. Copenhagen began in the last week of January, followed by ‘the big four’ cities that show through early March. In addition to all of the clothing on display, it’s a time to review footwear, handbags and other accessories. Afterall, for the world’s luxury...

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Bows: 2024’s most important trim, according to Pinterest and Ebay

Pinterest predicts that the bow trend will continue during 2024 According to Pinterest, one of the major 2024 micro trends will be trimming garments and accessories with a variety of bows. The company has reported a 180 to 190 percent uptick in searches like “Bow outfit” and “Bow necklace.” New York designer Sandy Liang is renowned for using...

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Item of the week: the statement choker

What it is: While commonly linked to trends prevailing in the 90s and 00s, the choker necklace’s origins actually span back hundreds of years, with Anne Boleyn often understood to be the first documented individual to be portrayed in a painting wearing such a necklace. Since then, the choker has rarely fluctuated in popularity, and has instead...

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Stubble & Co secures investment to drive growth

Stubble & Co, one of the UK’s fastest-growing lifestyle brands, has secured a “multi-million-pound” investment from consumer-specialist investment firm Growth Partner, backed by HomeServe founder and chairman Richard Harpin. In a statement, Stubble & Co, known for its functional and stylish bags, said that Growth Partner has taken a “significant...