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5 Trends from Milan men's fashion week

Men's fashion week wraps up in Milan Tuesday after five days of catwalk shows presenting the luxury market's Spring-Summer 2024 collections. Here are the top five trends. Short suits Gone are traditional jacket and trouser suits. Instead, shorts are paired with wide, double-breasted blazers or slim-fitting jackets, worn with or without a tie....

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Item of the week: the leather coat

What it is: The trench coat is a popular staple coat silhouette that has transcended seasons and time periods to still be relevant in the modern day. However, it has seen an update for the coming autumn/winter 2023 season in the form of a material adaptation – particularly with the use of leather or leather alternatives. Many a designer took on...

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John Lewis launches first ‘tweens’ fashion collection

Department store retailer John Lewis is expanding its childrenswear offering with its first ‘tweens’ collection as it looks to “significantly grow its share” of the children’s fashion business in the UK. In a statement, John Lewis said that the new children’s collection will feature more than 2,100 more lines, including its own-label ‘tween’...

Item of the week: the plaid skirt

What it is: While the plaid skirt is most regularly linked to pop culture of the late 90s, its history is more complex than that. The pattern, also often known as ‘tartan’, descends from 18th century Scotland, where it was used by the Jacobite army, an anti-British group. Over time, however, the symbolism that comes with plaid has evolved over...

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Trendstop Paris Fashion Week Men’s Fall/Winter 2023-24

Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers a look at the Fall/Winter 2023-24 men’s collection highlights from Paris Fashion Week. Paris menswear blended the reality of today with a forward look into the future. The climate crisis and the fashion industry’s need to evolve accordingly put sustainability was high on the agenda as collections featured...

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What do 2023 trends have in store for us according to Vincent Grégoire

Consumer Trends & Insights director for the business strategy consulting agency Nelly Rodi, Vincent Grégoire gave us the top five societal insights that will influence fashion in 2023. Antis vs. Haves In 2023, we can expect the rise of counter-powers, the highlighting of excesses. We are witnessing the emergence of a new morality that empowers...

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3 Trends to expect in 2023 directly influenced by the evolving world around us

In the aftermath of the pandemic, and among a slew of other natural disasters, the world is rapidly waking up to the need to adapt and adjust in order to continue persevering. Not only that, but a shift can also be seen in consumer sentiments, in behavioural adaptations that will slowly be mirrored throughout the fashion industry as a whole....

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Trendstop SS23 women's bags

Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers a first look at the key Spring/Summer 2023 bag trends emerging on the international runways. Bags focus on comfort with easy to carry styles that hug the body and bring softness to the accessory wardrobe. Weaving in themes of artisanal crafting, and sustainability through longevity, quality and upcycling,...

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Item of the week: the cargo pants

What it is: Cargo pants come as part of a slew of military-inspired fashion trends beginning to make their way back into fashion’s hotspot. In terms of fashion, cargo pants typically refer to loose-fitting trousers, often made in a cotton-based material, which come with patched pockets down the side of the legs and, usually, finish with an...

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Item of the week: the tie dye top

What it is: The term ‘tie dye’ refers to a range of dying techniques that can be incorporated into a garment to achieve a dynamic dyed finish. The process could involve folding, twisting and crumpling a fabric, before tying it up with string and applying dye. The look was prominent in the 70s as a style that was typically adopted by members of...

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Item of the week: the fringe hemline

What it is: A fringe, or tasselled, hemline can be sported on just about any garment, from tops and blouses to skirts and dresses. The technique usually refers to loose fibres around a hemline, which have been tied or cut into separate strands to bring a bit more life and a new silhouette to a standard item, offering somewhat of a unique texture...

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Item of the week: the retro sweatpants

What it is: Sweatpants gained popularity during the 1980s, a decade that is often defined by the sudden fitness craze that took hold of shoppers. Vintage styles typically come in high-waisted, baggy fits, with loose materials around the legs and elasticated ankles. Many iterations also utilise bold colour palettes, which are often in blocked...