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SS25 Trend: Sport meets Street and Ready-to-Wear

Drawing closer to the third anniversary of the passing of Virgil Abloh, it’s clear that his legacy will live on. Abloh was a pioneer, whose visionary work helped to elevate streetwear to a status that is now widely accepted within the luxury fashion realm. Indeed, collaborations between fashion and athletic brands have become almost commonplace....

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SS25 Print and Pattern Trend: Plaid

Perhaps surprisingly for the spring season, plaid will be a key pattern for SS25. The word is derived from the Scottish Gaelic term "plaide," originally referring to a blanket or cloak. Over time, the fabric was woven in distinctive checked patterns, with unique designs for different clans. It is so versatile that these days it is found in...

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International presence and local talent support: Miami Fashion Week reveals expanded calendar

The East Coast of the US is currently gearing up for a new edition of Miami Fashion Week (MIAFW), which this year has revealed an expanded calendar spanning November 19 to 23, 2024. On the back of what organisers said was a “highly successful January 2024 event” which emphasised a new focus on streetwear, this season the fashion week will be...

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SS25 Trend: ‘Army Days’, Military jackets, olive drab, and utility details

Several designers showed riffs on military and utilitarian styles during the SS25 runway season. There are a few reasons for the popularity of this trend. The 2024 USA general election is just days away, and with the possibility of the country electing its first woman President, the topic of female empowerment is on many peoples’ lips. One could...

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Trendstop SS25 women’s catwalk color trends

Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers a first look at the key color directions emerging from the Spring Summer 2025 Women’s runway collections. Spring colors draw on consumer mindsets, a desire to reconnect with nature and for simplicity in an increasingly complicated world. Contemporary darks become softer and pale hues are enlivened with a...

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PFW SS25 Top color combinations

During Paris Fashion Week SS25, designers offered a variety of intriguing colors and color combinations. As witnessed on the runways, the sophistication offered by ‘latte dressing,’ that is, wearing elegant styles in various shades of brown, will continue into next season. A palette of refined neutrals told a similar story, and consumer interest...

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For its 58th edition, São Paulo Fashion Week shows more consistent and sophisticated collections

Fernanda Yamamoto's fashion show at the Japanese Pavilion in Ibirapuera Park concluded the 58th edition of São Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW+N58) last week, which was divided into shows at high-end shopping mall Shopping Iguatemi; the Pavilion of Brazilian Cultures at Ibirapuera Park; and special locations across São Paulo. This edition, titled 'The...

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LA Fashion Week returns in November: Nike becomes partner, Ed Hardy and Private Policy scheduled

The third edition of LA Fashion Week (LAFW) is just weeks away, and organisers are suggesting that this latest season will see them “elevating the game” through runway experiences, presentations, exhibits and more. Scheduled to take place from November 13 to 15, LAFW is welcoming title partners W Hollywood and Stella Jets, while its premier...

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From see-through to big volumes: SS25 trends spotted on 080 Barcelona Fashion runway

Reaffirming its avant-garde character and consolidating itself as a benchmark in Spanish design by attracting both emerging talents and established figures, 080 Barcelona Fashion laid the foundations for the Spring/Summer 2025 season in Barcelona at its latest edition. When taking a closer look at the collections presented, a cohesive narrative...

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SS25 on social media: Is less really more?

Amidst the economic turbulence of the luxury sector, it was not the seemingly endless creative director changes or Alessandro Michele’s Valentino debut that drove SS25. Instead, brands and their marketing departments were faced with the challenge of either becoming creative with fewer resources or questioning established rules. Alongside these...

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A sense of freedom and exploration: Taipei Fashion Week continues to define its presence

Taiwan has long been known as an important foundation of the global textile industry. Yet, when it comes to placing its own designers on an international pedestal, a saturated playing field of more established fashion week markets has presented challenges in the pursuit of bolstering local designer reach. With Taipei Fashion Week (TPEFW),...

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Office goths and tiny scarves take over Taipei Fashion Week SS25 street style

Taiwan is currently in the midst of finalising its final day of Taipei Fashion Week, the country’s bid at contributing to the global fashion landscape while showcasing its own selection of homegrown talent. With much of the core calendar out of the way, we can now look back at some of the looks attendees of the shows sported, bringing together...