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Pitti Uomo: LVMH winner Soshiotsuki blending Japanese and western aesthetics

Japanese brand Soshiotsuki, winner of the 2025 LVMH Prize, is set to further establish its global presence at the international Italian trade fair, Pitti Uomo, next week. While attention often focuses on classic Japanese culture such as kimonos, wabi-sabi and Zen, designer Soshi Otsuki dismisses clichéd nostalgia. His designs elevate elements...

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Restructuring at De Bijenkorf: scope of redundancies yet to be confirmed

Amsterdam - Dutch department store chain De Bijenkorf has announced a further restructuring, confirming a report by the daily newspaper Het Parool to FashionUnited. Positions are set to be cut at the company's head office and in its stores. The exact number of redundancies has not yet been disclosed. On Monday, employees and other company...

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Micam presents a data-driven trend guide and area generated by AI

Micam has leveraged artificial intelligence to create a trend guide. "Purchasing future bestselling products while reducing unsold stock and optimising commercial and environmental impact is not magic. It is a service offered exclusively by Micam, the first international trade show to present a data-driven trend guide and area generated by...

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L'Officiel: fraud investigation launched following 'predatory' acquisition by Chinese group

French authorities have launched an investigation into potential large-scale fraud surrounding the acquisition of L'Officiel magazine's publisher by a Chinese conglomerate. The founding owners, the Jalou family, are denouncing a “predatory” operation aimed at stripping the assets of the century-old fashion and luxury institution. Behind the...

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Fanny Moizant leaves Vestiaire Collective after 16 years — a new chapter for the pre-loved luxury pioneer

After 16 years at the helm of Vestiaire Collective, co-founder Fanny Moizant announced her departure from the company on LinkedIn on Monday, January 5. Moizant co-founded the business in 2009, and her exit marks the end of a major chapter in the history of circular fashion. “This was not a decision I made, nor one I expected, but I accept that...

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Vietnam: growth accelerates to 8 percent in 2025 despite US tariffs

Vietnam reported an 8 percent growth in its gross domestic product (GDP) for 2025 on Monday, driven by services, construction and exports, despite the impact of US tariffs. “The 2025 GDP is expected to post significant growth, estimated at 8.02 percent compared to the previous year,” the Statistics Bureau said in a statement. For several years,...

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Timely and timeless: Experience new and old mid-range brands and learn about Japanese fashion culture

Japan's mid-market brands offer a compelling alternative in today's fashion landscape, which is dominated by mass production, overconsumption and the display of status on social media. These brands embody a philosophy of high quality, understated style and contemporary relevance. Mid-market brands were once central to the Japanese apparel...

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Fashion designer Jacqueline de Ribes passes away aged 96

Paris - Countess Jacqueline de Ribes, nicknamed “the last queen of Paris”, has died at the age of 96. The stylist, businesswoman, jet-set figure and symbol of Parisian elegance, particularly in the US, passed away on Tuesday. Her office confirmed the news to AFP on Wednesday, speaking on behalf of the family. De Ribes died in Switzerland, her...

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The accidental CEO: How Platform Group's Dominik Benner reimagined his family business for the digital age

Dominik Benner has acquired no fewer than 38 companies with the Platform Group over the past five years. The Wiesbaden, Germany-based company initially started as an online platform for shoe and fashion retailers and is now active in 28 sectors. During a scheduled video call, the CEO of the e-commerce group appears visibly cheerful. The business...

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Animal rights organisation Peta explains how to distinguish faux fur from real fur

As the list of brands no longer using fur in their collections grows, and more fashion weeks ban it from their runways, New York is the latest to join the line-up. Following London, Copenhagen, Berlin, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Helsinki and Melbourne, the city has now implemented a ban. In response, the animal rights organisation People for the...

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In memoriam: Remembering the fashion industry figures we lost in 2025

Every year, the fashion world welcomes new talent and established names. Unfortunately, we must also say goodbye to individuals who have had a lasting impact on the industry. FashionUnited pays tribute to the fashion professionals who passed away globally in 2025. January: designer Rosita Missoni, photographer Oliviero Toscani Rosita Missoni,...

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Fashion podcasts of 2025

With over 4.5 million podcasts worldwide and an audience increasingly turning to audio for their news consumption, podcasts are an undeniable part of the culture, including in the upcoming fashion year. FashionUnited has selected a number of leading shows that are here to stay. Fashion neurosis Designer Bella Freud broke away from the rigid...