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K-Way returns to the UK with new store as it celebrates 60th anniversary

French outerwear brand K-Way, part of Italian group BasicNet, has returned to the UK with a new flagship store on King’s Road in London as it looks to solidify its position in the British market and as a leading player in the premium outerwear market. “This new opening is part of our European expansion journey, we see the UK as a big focus...

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John Richmond brought his punk spirit to LFW

After years of showing in Milan, Manchester-born fashion designer John Richmond returned to London, the city where his brand was born from the punk rock era and underground club culture of the 1980s, to hold a special presentation for his autumn/winter 2025 collection. Known for his fearless aesthetic and subversive edge, John Richmond is a...

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Coterie New York's ongoing evolution under VP Purvi Kanji

With buyers and retailers on the hunt for newness and novelty in what can only be described as uncertain times, how has Coterie New York managed to evolve with the times and deliver freshness from its exhibitors to its attendees? Coterie New York returned to the Javits Center last week, welcoming a steady stream of buyers and exhibitors. Running...

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Nanushka at 20: Balancing local roots with global expansion

In Hungary, Nanushka has distinguished itself by an ability to transcend global borders. It's a feat achieved through its portrayal of a holistic lifestyle that appeals to metropolitan women in cities like London and New York, who resonate with the brand’s sleek yet functional collections. As Nanushka enters its 20th anniversary year, it aims to...

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Mud Jeans celebrates 12.5-year anniversary with rebranding: 5 Questions about the new direction

Dutch denim brand Mud Jeans is undergoing a rebranding, placing style, fashion, and desirability at the forefront. The denim label recently opened its first flagship store in the center of Amsterdam, subtly showcasing the brand's new direction. It has also taken root in small-scale multibrand concept stores across the UK and Ireland, and has...

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Machine-A: 'We're coming to an end of what we call trends'

Machine-A was born out of the idea of offering up-and-coming brands a space. When Stavros Karelis launched this multi-brand concept around 12 years ago, the founder witnessed a lack of these young designers in the London retail landscape. It is therefore no wonder that Karelis is now a regular guest at Berlin Fashion Week, where such designers...

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In Pictures: Baum und Pferdgarten founders on their ‘love letter’ to individuality for AW25

‘Heartbeats’ is the title of Danish brand Baum und Pferdgarten’s (BUP) autumn/winter 2025, the presentation of which, having taken place during Copenhagen Fashion Week on January 29, was aptly accompanied by giant inflatable hearts that transformed the industrial interior setting hosting the show. The collection itself was described to be “a...

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Future Institute forecaster: 'Simply selling stuff is not a model for the future'

The clothing industry is suffering from dampened consumer spending, but what macro trends lie behind this phenomenon? Boris Planer, expert for retail and consumer goods at the Frankfurt Future Institute, explains in this interview what the dominant trends of our time could mean for fashion. One hypothesis: in the face of a shift in values and a...

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Stéphane Rolland on his first RTW knitwear collection: 'Knitwear is a product in tune with the times'

Since its inception in 2007, the Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture house has balanced growing production with a loyal clientele. Beyond Haute Couture, however, the brand's two directors, Pierre Martinez and Stéphane Rolland, have also been developing other collections, expanding its reach through bridal, jewellery and evening ready-to-wear. This...

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5 Milestones for 5 Years: Nudea founder talks funding women, intentional expansion and B Corps

Five years ago, Priya Downes set about on a mission to reshape the underwear industry. Recognising a lack of practical yet contemporary lingerie on the market, particularly for women facing rapid life changes, she left her job in the luxury field to embark on a new journey. A one in which she went head on against learning curves, sustainability...

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The career of… Alice Duarte, shoemaker at Veja

The shoemaking trade is not dead. On the contrary: it is very much alive, Alice Duarte, shoemaker at Veja, shares in an interview with FashionUnited about her job. She has an impressive resume: she learned the craft of shoe repair at a vocational school in France and rose to become a shoemaker for luxury fashion brands Louboutin and Chanel. Now...

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Inside Hummel: Insights into the sports brand’s offensive strategy

Hummel aims to move out of the red. The Danish sportswear company – originally from Germany – has adjusted its structure to go on the offensive. While the group isn't a major player like Adidas, Nike and the like, it still plays in a higher league than local team sports specialists, explains CEO Lars Stentebjerg. That's why Hummel also wants to...