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Jonathan Marc Stein's unconventional ascent to fame

Attending fashion school offers emerging designers a solid platform to explore design techniques, learn basic methods, and master essential skills. However, it's not the sole pathway to success in the fashion industry. In fact, some of the most celebrated fashion designers in history never set foot in a design school. Ready to follow in the...

Fashion

LIM College opens applications for student summer course

The New York based LIM College has announced the opening of applications for its Summer Fashion Academy pre-college program, an opportunity for high school students to explore career paths in fashion business and whether this school is the right match for them. For the summer program, a combination of online and in-person courses and workshops...

Business |Interview Featured

Oberalp Group’s new head of sales on the outdoor market and women in leadership

The outdoor market was one of the winners during the pandemic because people were drawn outside. However, the current consumer slump is hitting the industry as hard as anyone, and it requires courageous steps, especially from sales. We talked to the newly appointed senior sales manager of the Oberalp Group for the DACH region, Irina Andorfer,...

People |Interview Featured

Meet the NYC illustrator who sketches at Paris Haute Couture shows

There’s no denying Elly Azizian, who illustrates under the moniker Fashion Strokes, has an impressive client list: Van Cleef & Arpels, Oscar de la Renta, Valentino and Sotheby’s to name a few. Nevertheless it is quite a rarity in modern times to be flown to Paris to sketch inside the elite environment of haute couture where the one-off handmade...

People |Interview Featured

Bugatchi's new creative director, Anthony Keegan, talks brand storytelling

After an international career spanning 20+ years designing for names such as Versace, Giorgio Armani, Kenneth Cole, and Canada Goose, among others, Canadian designer Anthony Keegan was tapped as creative director of Florida-based Bugatchi. His first presentation was unveiled in July to widespread acclaim. Keegan tells FashionUnited how Bugatchi...

Retail |BACKGROUND Featured

What to pay attention to as a retailer when recruiting new staff

What is the attraction to working in a retail store? Or better yet: what should retailers pay attention to in order to make it even more attractive? Q&A Insights researched it and shared the results with FashionUnited. Some striking insights emerged which could come in handy for retailers while searching for new staff. Q&A Insights conducted a...

Fashion

Ten tips for landing the fashion internship of your dreams

Contrary to popular belief, getting an internship in a fashion company is no more difficult than in other sectors. FashionUnited gives you ten tactics and tips gleaned from fashion professionals. 1. Meet as many people as possible in a non-recruiting context "It's a piece of advice given to me before I even started my podcasts," Adrien Garcia...

Retail

What skills will a store manager of tomorrow need?

In the context of the United Nations Climate Conference (COP26), which took place in Glasgow, many companies are being forced to further tighten their policies for a sustainable future. Fashion professionals can also contribute to an environmentally responsible fashion industry by expanding their knowledge and skills. Today FashionUnited...

People |INTERVIEW Featured

Sebastian Dahlmanns, Head of Design Viktor & Rolf: Tips on landing a job in fashion

Sebastian Dahlmans works in Amsterdam at Viktor&Rolf. As Head of Design, he has exciting insights into life as a designer at an international fashion label. In a conversation with FashionUnited, he reveals what qualities he looks for in interns, which mistakes to avoid and how to get the best start in the fashion industry. How did you get your...

People |INTERVIEW

Katleen Derijcke: Coordinator and guide at MoMu Antwerp

On September 4 and 5, ModeMuseum Antwerp reopened with a solid festive program and exhibitions on the agenda. Guide and coordinator Katleen Derijcke had her hands full in recent weeks, yet she made the time for FashionUnited to talk about her career of 20 years at MoMu. How do you end up as a guide at MoMu? I am originally from West Flanders and...

People |INTERVIEW Featured

Women in leadership: Angelika Schindler-Obenhaus, CEO Gerry Weber

At the time of this interview, Angelika Schindler-Obenhaus was still COO of Gerry Weber International AG, in the meantime, she has been promoted to CEO. FashionUnited spoke with her about her plans for Gerry Weber, her leadership style and the quota of women on boards in Germany. Ms. Schindler-Obenhaus, please describe your career so far. I...

Fashion

QUP's founder on body positivity and a sustainable wardrobe

QUP, a US-based online fashion styling company currently brings a global roster of style experts from Portland (US), Manchester (UK), Pastoia (IT), to Delhi NCR (IN) right into their users' living rooms. As lockdowns all over the world have resulted in a permanent shift to online shopping -virtual fashion education, personalized styling services...