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Skopes launches suit collections made with recycled plastic bottles

British tailoring brand Skopes has launched its first sustainably-sourced suit collection made using plastic bottles. The suits, in the Leeds-based brand’s Morelli, Pepe and Gambino ranges, are each made using at least 45 recycled plastic bottles. Skopes linked up with UK-based sustainable clothing manufacturer Lyfcycle to develop the new...

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Dutch label Reconstruct Collective reworks suits in workplace satire

Dutch designer group Reconstruct Collective launched its seventh collection with an aim to create garments that are more wearable. While only sales will tell if customers thought the same, the theme of the collection was undeniably relatable - after all, who hasn’t sat through the boredom of a never-ending workday? “The Boring Office” was one of...

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Ted Baker and Moss Bros launch the eco suit

Ted Baker has launched a sustainable men’s suit exclusively for Moss Bros that has been tailored from fine wool and recycled plastic bottles. The Alter Eco Suit presents a sustainable twist on tailoring constructed from a fine wool blended with fibres from recycled plastics, blending naturally renewable wool with stretch and fibres made from...

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Menswear SS20 tailoring trends

Streetwear may be dominant when it comes to retail sales, but on the men’s catwalk this season there was a seismic shift to moving to smarter, more tailored looks. But smarter does not necessarily equate with boring or traditional, and menswear is looking beyond the corporate office check and embracing more contemporary fabrics, colours and...

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H&M harnesses AI to test online tailoring feature

With a little help from algorithms and artificial intelligence, accessible and affordable tailored clothing might soon become a reality. Swedish fast fashion retailer H&M and Berlin-based start-up ZyseMe have partnered up to test an offering for tailor-made clothing online. The new Just.Perfect project, which has been trialled exclusively in...

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How the Netherlands revived its education of craft tailoring

Back in 2011, the Dutch National Opera & Ballet had a problem: it couldn’t find any local talent when looking for high-quality tailors. This realisation gave birth to Meesteropleiding Coupeur, a private school with a goal to revive the craft of tailoring. And so far it looks like it’s been successful, with past graduates having worked with Dutch...

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Streetwear trend gives way for more tailoring, says Joyce merchandising head

In a metropolis notorious for streets lined with luxury flagship stores, Joyce has set itself apart as a select high fashion destination. The Hong Kong multi-brand boutique has also opened two stores in Shanghai and Beijing. FashionUnited spoke to Michael Mok, General Merchandise Manager of Joyce, who scouts talent around the world and...