In the 13th episode of the series, we chatted with Nancy Poleon, the Founder and Owner of BrandedU, a platform and an app where women can learn more about personal branding. The host talked to Nancy about personal branding, and asks her the most common questions regarding the topic.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Lululemon apologizes after t-shirt design causes backlash In China
Sportswear company Lululemon apologized after an employee promoted a T-shirt design that created an outrage in China for its reference to the origin of coronavirus, multiple reports said.
The design, which showed a Chinese takeaway box of 'bat fried rice' with images of chopsticks and bat wings, was created by California-based artist Jess Sluder, while Lululemon's art director Trevor Fleming posted a picture of the design on Instagram.
Even though Instagram is not available in China, the image reached the Chinese social media platform Weibo, reaching millions there with the hashtag 'Lululemon insults China.' Many of them demanded a boycott of the brand.
The design was seen with a racist reference to coronavirus, which was first identified in the Chinese city of Wuhan last year, and thought to have originated in bats.
Following the incident, Lululemon said the design was "inappropriate and inexcusable," and that it has dismissed the employee.(DPA)
* This article was originally published here
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Paige Denim & SESSÙN Coronavirus Relief - Charity Initiative inclusion
Parisian fashion brand Sessún will be doing its part to help the Coronavirus relief effort by donating 10% of its sales to the Covid-19 emergency aid fund set up by the FHF (French Hospitals Foundation)
Fashion brand Paige, will donate 20% of their entire sales to St.Vincents Meals on Wheels.
* This article was originally published here
Monday, April 20, 2020
Podcast: The impact of COVID-19 on the garment
How does the corona crisis factory workers in the fashion industry? And
what are the long-term prospects for a sustainable fashion industry?
In the podcast fashion industry are called upon to take responsibility. Speaking includes Ayesha Barenblat, founder Remake - a storytelling platform that is committed to building a conscious consumer movement, and Mostafiz Uddin, owner of denim manufacturer and exporter Denim Expert Ltd from Bangladesh and founder of the Bangladesh Center for Worker Solidarity.
Source: WARDROBE CRISIS with Clare Press
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* This article was originally published here
In the podcast fashion industry are called upon to take responsibility. Speaking includes Ayesha Barenblat, founder Remake - a storytelling platform that is committed to building a conscious consumer movement, and Mostafiz Uddin, owner of denim manufacturer and exporter Denim Expert Ltd from Bangladesh and founder of the Bangladesh Center for Worker Solidarity.
Source: WARDROBE CRISIS with Clare Press
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* This article was originally published here
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Womenwear accessorie trends for Fall Winter 2020-21
Trendstop gives FashionUnited readers a first look at the key accessory directions from the womenswear Fall Winter 2020-21 season.
Trendstop’s catwalk experts bring you the essential themes inspiring accessory design into Fall Winter 20-21 and beyond. Across the international designer collections, new levels of elevation and refinement was brought to the biggest fashion stories to have emerged in recent times with a focus on bringing everyday influences and cross-category references into the luxury sector. Our comprehensive catwalk coverage, dedicated accessory galleries and reports, evaluate each trend’s commercial value and longevity, giving you the best possible basis for your decision making.
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This week FashionUnited readers get an exclusive look at three accessory trends that will be crucial to informing the basis of your next collection. Hyper-Elevated Outdoor transform formally rugged motifs into fashion must-haves while still retaining their performance credentials. The Evolved Weave and Vintage Childhood Nostalgia illustrate the high-end spin being applied to homely and crafted aesthetics.
Hyper-Elevated Outdoor
Outdoor themes continue to inform accessory design, evolving to further complement the luxury market. Padded backpack and holdalls come in premium quilted nylon, finished with a satinised sheen whilst functional, detachable multi-pockets are adorned with fashion detailing. Practical accompaniments such as water bottle holders in performance perf are trimmed with leather and rendered in directional colour ways.
The Evolved Weave
Handcrafting moves away from rustic naivety and into the realms of the atelier. Intricate woven designs are amplified via a mixing of contrasting techniques, statement fringing and exaggerated proportions. Sumptuous leathers highlight the new premium feel with applications ranging from tactile bags and elaborate belts, to re-imaginings of luxe jewellery pieces.
Vintage Childhood Nostalgia
Fall winter accessories reignite childhood memories with sweet nostalgic references and vintage inspirations. Miniature, boxy bags use slotted constructions to reference school lunch packs, decorated with child-like doodles. A soft palette of retro tones and heirloom agate trims channel the luxury feel of the past.
Exclusive Offer
FashionUnited readers can get free access to Trendstop’s Women’s SS20 Key Bags & Belts Directions, a curated overview of the essential accessory directions from the season’s catwalk collections. Simply click here to receive your free report.
Trendstop.com is one of the world's leading trend forecasting agencies for fashion and creative professionals, renowned for its insightful trend analysis and forecasts. Clients include H&M, Primark, Forever 21, Zalando, Geox, Evisu, Hugo Boss, L'Oreal and MTV.
* This article was originally published here
100 Women Casual Outfits Summer
Women Causal Outfits Summer , As Summer of 2020 is already Started as Heat Wave begins from 15 April in some part of the world, though in some of the world is still cold, But as they are also getting warmer with every passing day, I am have brought an idean of latest Women Casual Outfits Summer for women age 21 to 30 , As Golden age, Very Choosy age, but still this age group never accept they are choosey in their dresses, They say we wear what we find in front of the wordrob.
Well, do not forget the Women Casual Outfits Summer Over 30 and Women Casual Outfits Summer over 40 & over 50, Well all of us always in search of relax dress, weather friendly dress and comfortable and no mention added to beauty is always of the reason to look at dresses.
Well, for summer Loan and lillian and Cotton are the ideal cloth to make dress out of it. Well to be any of your help , I have invest some time and study the market and want to share it with you.
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Fashion's up-and-coming stylists share what it takes to make it
For some it come over night and for some it takes their life but still they can not become stylish and nobody know them they, Let is what it takes to become stylish, and earn name in the stylish industry, well, Why do so many young players in the fashion industry want to become stylists? Why is it so hard to make it in this field of fashion? And who stands a chance to make it? In this episode Future Now i-D, joins 3 stylists to find out exactly how to create a timeless runway show or photo shoot.
Sydney Rose Thomas in NYC pulls together a shoot featuring New York designers with her photographer friend and 'collaborating force', Deirdre Lewis. Elsewhere, Japan-born, London-based stylist Ai Kamoshita travels to Paris to work on a show during Fashion Week, and Lana Jay Lackey launches a zine with Rick Owens, the dark lord of luxury fashion.
Video source: i-D, via YouTube
m* This article was originally published here
Friday, April 17, 2020
Fiona Apple - Fiona Apple Topped up Google Trend
Who is Fiona Apple?
Fiona Apple McAfee-Maggart (born September 13, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. Her accolades include one Grammy Award, and an additional seven Grammy Award nominations in various categories.
How and why she is on the top of Google trend?
It is 100 K Searches on 17 April 2020, because she is getting back with her new Album- Indie darling Fiona Apple is back with a new album that has fans and critics worldwide raving. Her tour will take her all over the country, but one show you won't want to miss is her homecoming show at the Beacon Theater in her hometown of New York City.
How much Fiona Apple Worth?
Fiona Apple net worth is As Fiona Apple is an American singer and songwriter who has a net worth of $14 million.Wow
What is the Nationality of Fiona Apple?
Fiona Apple is American She has an american nationality.
who is Fiona Apple in relation with?
Fiona Apple is not a married woman. She was linked with David Blaine. Similarly, she dated Paul Thomas Anderson
Kenya Barris’ Netflix comedy
Kenya Barris has initiated a TV House by devoting his Personal and professional life for comedy. In 2014, the America’s Next Top celebrty co-creator and The Game writer-producer pulled from his own home dynamics to create black-ish, Kenya Barris’ Netflix comedy an ABC sitcom about a successful dad from South Los Angeles (Anthony Anderson), a mixed-race mom who can’t stop mentioning her advanced medical degree (Tracee Ellis Ross), a popular eldest daughter (Yara Shahidi), a nerdy eldest son (Marcus Scribner), a pair of trouble-making siblings (Marsai Martin and Miles Brown), and a character named Pops (Laurence Fishburn). Cascading off the success of black-ish, currently in its sixth season, Barris spun off Shahidi’s Zoey to grown-ish on Freeform and gave Ross’ Rainbow an ABC prequel series with mixed-ish. Now Barris has launched his first series since leaving ABC Studios for Netflix, Kenya Barris’ Netflix comedy #blackAF, which centers on a successful dad from South Los Angeles (Barris), a mixed-race mom who can’t stop mentioning her advanced law degree (Rashida Jones), a popular eldest daughter (Genneya Walton), a nerdy eldest son (Justin Claiborne), a pair of trouble-making siblings (Ravi Cabot-Conyers and Scarlet Spencer), and a character named Pops. Sound familiar?
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Podcast: Judy Chicago discusses her most recent collaboration with the Dior SS20 show
In this episode, Katy Hessel, a writer, curator and art historian, speaks with Judy Chicago, the American first-generation feminist artist, educator and writer. Her collaboration with Maria Grazia Chiuri on the Dior Spring-Summer 2020 haute couture show resulted in both the realization of a large-scale work planned since the 1970s and the creation of new work in the process.
Source: Dressed: Dior, via Dior Talks
* This article was originally published here
Sunday, April 5, 2020
H&M introduces Circulose as its latest sustainable initiative
Circulose, one of H&M's most recent initiative to make it's clothing more sustainable, is a natural material made from the cellulose in worn-out clothing. From worn-out jeans to a fancy new dress, the launch of Circulose is on step closer to closing the loop on fashion.
Video source: H&M, via Youtube.
* This article was originally published here
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas postponement rescheduled for October 2020
Earlier last month, organizers of Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas announced that the co-located events, initially scheduled for May 12 to 14, 2020 would be postponed to December 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. On Monday, the organizers announced that the postponement has been rescheduled. The co-located events will now take place from October 1 to October 3, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Show Director Kristy Meade stated in an announcement that was relayed first to exhibiting companies, “Although not ideal, the [December] dates provided were the only viable option at the time of our postponement inquiry to the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC). However, we shared the concerns of many of our exhibiting and visiting companies regarding the holidays and year-end processes, and after tireless communication between our team and those at the GWCC, we have been able to secure the new dates of October 1-3, 2020 for Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas. The new dates are more suitable for both local and international exhibitors.”
More information and the most recent program updates, deadlines, pricing information can be found on Techtextil and Texprocess Americas’ websites. Registration will remain open, with the Advanced Pricing deadline extended through September 1, 2020. All event registrations will remain intact and will be transferred to the new dates.
Messe Frankfurt and Messe Frankfurt North America
Messe Frankfurt is the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organizer with its own exhibition grounds. With more than 2,400 employees at 30 locations, the company generates annual sales of around 669 million euros. With its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, the company is 60 percent owned by the City of Frankfurt and 40 percent owned by the State of Hesse. More information about Messe Frankfurt's online and onsite services including renting exhibition grounds, trade fair construction and marketing can be found on the company's website.
Messe Frankfurt North America is a subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Messe Frankfurt North America produces nine shows within the United States, Canada and Mexico. In addition to Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas, the North American portfolio of events includes Texworld USA, Apparel Sourcing USA, Home Textiles Sourcing Expo, INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico City, Waste & Recycling Expo Canada, The Clean Show, and Festival of Motoring USA.
* This article was originally published here
Sunday, March 29, 2020
Paris Men's and Haute Couture Week cancelled
The board of directors of the Fédération de la haute couture et de la Mode have cancelled Paris Men's Fashion Week and Haute Couture Week as coronavirus continues to ground international travel and plague France. Just today, the country's prime minister warned of an extremely high surge in coronavirus cases.
Paris upcoming shows cancelled due to coronavirus
Paris Men's was originally scheduled to take place from June 23 to June 28, and Haute Couture was originally scheduled for July 5 to July 9. Designers are currently looking for alternative ways to showcase their collections."Strong decisions are required to ensure the safety and health of fashion houses, their employees and everyone working in our industry," FHCM said in a statement."
The statement goes on: "However, the Federation is actively working with its members on possible alternatives," without giving further details.
There is always the possibility of going digital, as Shanghai Fashion Week is doing via Alibaba. Coronavirus has practically cancelled resort season, now it looks like it's aiming to cancel men's spring/summer 2021 and couture too.
Photos credit: Alain Jocard / AFP
* This article was originally published here
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Women’s footwear on the catwalks Fall Winter 2020-21
Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers a first look at the essential styles informing women’s footwear direction for Fall Winter 2020-21.
The Trendstop team give FashionUnited readers an exclusive look at three of the defining footwear trends that will be inspiring collections into the FW20-21 season and beyond. Fresh ideas that elevate and excite the women’s footwear market focus on quality and artisanal levels of craftsmanship combined with high functionality and a contemporary aesthetic. Our curated catwalk reports and dedicated footwear trend galleries evaluate each trend’s commercial value and longevity, giving you the best possible basis for your decision making.
This week Trendstop present three women’s footwear stories emerging for Fall Winter 2020-21. Outdoor/active looks are amped up for comfort and control in a changing climate in The Next Level Outdoor Hybrid whilst The Uber Refined Vintage Boot explores the resurgence of vintage and retro themes. Meanwhile, The Chiselled Toe introduces an essential silhouette that can be applied across a variety of footwear categories.
The Next Level Outdoor Hybrid
Outdoor-ready footwear is taken to the next level as hybrid hiker/moon boot silhouettes adapt to extreme conditions. Protective, quilted legs keep out the cold while tractor-inspired treads and toothed sole units ensure a firm footing over rugged terrain. Detailing takes its cue from the active sector with speed laces and draw cord fastenings.The Uber Refined Vintage Boot
The reemergence of vintage and vintage-inspired trends sees boot styles look back to the styling of eras past. Emphasis on material qualities and refined constructions channels a premium, investment piece aesthetic. Retro patent gloss, exotic reptile skins and atelier detailing techniques enhance the sense of luxury.The Chiselled Toe
A key toe shape for FW20-21, narrow, squared-off toes are chiseled for a sharply defined look. The previous season’s points are precisely snipped with shallow walls that elongate the silhouette of boots and heels. Subtle trims and self-details are carefully considered, keeping the focus on shape and form.Exclusive Offer
FashionUnited readers can get free access to Trendstop’s SS20 Key formal & Casual Footwear Directions report featuring all the essential catwalk styles for the upcoming season. Simply click here to receive your free report.Trendstop.com is one of the world's leading trend forecasting agencies for fashion and creative professionals, renowned for its insightful trend analysis and forecasts. Clients include H&M, Primark, Forever 21, Zalando, Geox, Evisu, Hugo Boss, L'Oreal and MTV
* This article was originally published here
Friday, March 27, 2020
Karen Williams "I’m a better person and a stronger manager"
LVMH launched a very interesting series of short but very inspirational podcasts ‘Tips to the Top’. These are the testimonials of 12 very different and successful women from the LVMH group, their life stories with the focus on their career in the group.
Karen Williams has been working as Global Academy and Education Director at MAKE UP FOR EVER for three years now. It’s worth hearing her fascinating story, how she got to her current position and who was her role model.
* This article was originally published here
* This article was originally published here
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Nike celebrates 30th anniversary of Air Max 90
Air Max Day 2020, Nike’s annual dedication to its revolutionary cushioning Air sole sneaker, is this year honouring the Air Max 90, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Nike released its first-ever Air Max 1 On March 26, 1987, a model that is regarded by most as a footwear masterpiece, and over three decades later it’s undeniable that the Nike Air Max 90 has officially stolen the limelight.
The iconic Nike Air Max 90 sneaker, designed by Tinker Hatfield was originally released as the Air Max III in 1990, is credited with showcasing the possibilities for Nike Air, as it featured a bigger Air unit than its predecessors, as well as improved flexibility and a variable, multi-port lacing system that allowed more fit options.
The new design also relayed a “boisterous aesthetic” with textured panels on the upper allowing for new colour schemes, so that sneakerheads could celebrate their style and showcase their creativity.
To mark the anniversary, Nike has recrafted the Air Max 90 for 2020, including a new panel scale, toe box height and heel panel, and the sportswear giant is releasing the sneaker in multiple colourways inspired by the shoe’s original colour blockings.
Nike to launch first sneaker with FlyEase technology
One of the key styles is the Air Max 90 FlyEase, marking Nike Sportswear’s first use of FlyEase technology. The sneaker celebrates three decades of the Air Max 90, combining the heritage of the 1990 design with FlyEase technology that offers quick, easy-on and off access through a flexible heel that collapses when wearers step into the shoe.
Nike explained that the idea behind the design is to allow wearers of the Air Max 90 FlyEase to tie and set their laces and then slip the shoe on and off for easy access on the go.
“It’s not often you get a second shot at taking another swing at trying to do something even better,” said Tinker Hatfield, designer of the original Air Max III and co-designer of the Air Max 90 FlyEase. “We wanted to respect both sides of this equation, which is to do something fresh and new and important with retro design — an older design — and not change it too much.”
The sneaker is available in multiple colourways, including a gender-neutral colourway inspired by the Hatfield brothers' Nike Zoom PV III pole vaulting shoe collaboration, their first and only other collaboration.
Nike is also bringing back the cult-favourite duck camo print from the 2013 Air Max 90 Atmos for a new Air Max Duck Camo Pack, which has been touted as one of the biggest drops of the year. The pack includes an inverted colour scheme of the original Air Max 90 Duck Camo shoe, and an Air Max 2090 with the duck camo print peeking out of a translucent-layered upper. The shoes come in unisex, youth and toddler sizing.
There is also a special return for the Air Max 90 Metallic Pack, originally only available via Nike By You. The new sneaker is available in gold, rose gold and silver colourways for women, as well as toddler sizing.
StockX reveals the most expensive and most popular Air Max 90 styles
In honour of Air Max 90’s 30th anniversary StockX, the “fashion stock market”, has shared the most popular and most expensive silhouettes to be sold on the platform to date, with Nike Air Max 90 Mars Landing ranking as the most popular Air Max of all time, while the Nike Air Max 90 Dizzee Rascal Tongue-N-Cheek is the most expensive style.Following up Nike Air Max 90 Mars Landing, with its orange upper in the most popular ranking is the Air Max 90 Off-White Black, released in January 2019, closely followed by two other Virgil Abloh creations, the Air Max 90 Off-White Desert Ore style with a beige upper and mango orange Nike Swoosh and the Air Max 90 Off-White.
At the top of the most expensive charts sits Nike Air Max 90 Dizzee Rascal Tongue N Cheek, with its distinctive pink embroidered Tongue N’ Cheek’ tongues, which last sold for 2,937 pounds, and they are a personal favourite of StockX director of Europe, Derek Morrison, who described the design as “flawless”, and the pairing between Nike and Dizzee as “undeniably authentic”.
“Beyond the scarcity, the high price this sneaker commands on the resale market is a testament to its depth of resonance and cultural value more than 10 years later,” explained Morrison.
The second most expensive style is the Nike Air Max 90 Warhawk that features a distinctive design inspired by the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, the fighter plane used by the US Air Force in World War II, which last sold for 2,540 pounds.
This is closely followed by Nike Air Max 90 Kaws Black Volt, which last sold for 2,226 pounds, and the Air Max 90 Off-White, which last sold for 1,007.
All prices refer to the last sale of each item on StockX as of March 26.
Images: courtesy of Nike and StockX
* This article was originally published here
Monday, March 23, 2020
10 best fashion songs to drive work-from-home blues away
For many, working from home can be a challenge. Not only are there a
myriad of distractions ranging from pending housework, the kids, pets,
one’s spouse, food cravings and more to the exact opposite - a feeling of
loneliness and isolation. What better way to beat the work-from-home blues
with a playlist that has one grooving to the music in no time. If you ever
wanted to dance like no one is watching, now is the time. FashionUnited has
put together ten must-have songs and videos that every fashion aficionado
should know.
* This article was originally published here
“Too Funky” - George Michael
Ah, George Michael and his iconic video “Too Funky” in which he roped in supermodels like Linda Evangelista, Tyra Banks, Nadja Auermann and others to walk the ramp for him. None other than fashion designer Thierry Mugler designed and created the models’ outfits. “I am not trying to seduce you” is what the video claims but it’s hard not to get seduced by this creativity and star power, not to mention the catchy tune.“I'm Too Sexy” - Right Said Fred
What started out as a joke soon turned into a superhit: When the Fairbrass brother of British band Right Said Fred ran their London gym, Richard sang “I’m too sexy for my shirt” in front of the mirror - shirtless - to mock the “narcissism and posing” he observed at the gym. Their catwalk dance, debuted in the video, was soon copied in clubs throughout the world.“Freakum Dress” - Beyoncé
This video shows what singer Beyoncé gets up to when she’s been cooped up in the house too long - dressing not only herself up in glam dresses but also her girlfriends / backup singers. In case you feel like grooving to the music - she’ll tell you how.“Fashion” - Lady Gaga
Another iconic catwalk video with Lady Gaga herself taking to the runway and performing her till then unreleased song, “Fashion”. She would go on to write three more songs with the word “fashion” in the title. As for this one, it’s worth giving the lyrics a thorough listen.“Change Clothes”- Jay-Z featuring Pharrell Williams
This video and song lyrics by Jay-Z featuring Pharrell show the craziness behind the catwalk and the stressful job modeling can be. Or, brought to a point - “change clothes” - but do it fast. The video features appearances by other singers, talk show host Kelly Ripa and models like Jessica White, Jade Cole and the never-aging Naomi Campbell.“Fashion is Danger” - Flight of the Conchords
New Zealand duo Jemaine Clement and Bret Mackenzie, better known as Flight of Conchords, pose in this quirky video as stylish 80’s glam rockers who have fun trying out different hairstyles by liberally applying hair gel. Listen at your own risk - the tune may be stuck in your head for the rest of the day.“Labels or Love” - Fergie
This song about retail therapy by American singer Fergie quickly rose to fame as part of the soundtrack of the Sex and the City movie, released in 2008. It was even nominated for the People’s Choice Award but lost to Mama Mia! by Meryl Streep. Correctly judging by the song title, the lyrics read like a who’s who of fashion labels.“Slave to the Rhythm”- Grace Jones
“Slave to the Rhythm” (not to be confused with the Michael Jackson by the same name) is not technically a fashion song but then, it’s Grace Jones, and it’s 1985. On top of that, the video is peppered with pictures of Grace Jones’ most iconic looks. What’s not to love?“The Only Thing that Looks Good on Me Is You”- Bryan Adams
Talking about another classic - “The Only Thing that Looks Good on Me Is You” - is a quirky song plus an even quirkier video that has male and female models walking the catwalk in flashy and outrageous clothes. Hence the conclusion, even among designer outfits, the only thing that looks (truly) good on me is you.“Pink”- Aerosmith
Last but not least, Aerosmith’s “Pink” - taking the catwalk to the extreme by letting go of traditional models as we know them. Instead, the band members and an assortment of characters, morphed into freaky weird models, move toward the camera, among them lead singer Steven Tyler as a skeleton, lead guitarist Joe Perry as a centaur, and rhythm and co-lead guitarist Brad Whitford as a little boy. Add to that Aerosmith’s trademark tunes and you have a winner. Need we say more?* This article was originally published here
Sunday, March 22, 2020
AW2020/21 Womenswear colour trends on the catwalks
Trendstop gives FashionUnited readers a first look at the key colour directions emerging from the women’s Fall Winter 2020-21 runway season.
Trendstop’s catwalk experts bring you the essential womenswear colour stories hitting the international catwalk scene. The season’s collections showcased a reinvention of conventional colour palettes as designers sought to inspire consumers with a series of fresh and unexpected combinations. Drawing on the big global conversations of the day, colour was used to express new visions and reflect the mindset evolution surrounding fashion. Our comprehensive, international catwalk coverage and dedicated colour galleries evaluate each trend’s commercial value, giving you the best possible basis for your decision making.
This week, FashionUnited readers get an exclusive look at three key colour groupings that will be crucial to informing your womenswear collections into FW20-21 and beyond. In a rapidly changing world, Delightful Vintage Combos reconnects us with the past through a comforting nostalgic aesthetic. Heightened awareness of the environment informs the calming shades seen in Eco Neutrals while the breaking down gender barriers is subtly referenced in Softly Masculine Autumnal Tones.
The traditional palette becomes richer and more refined in the sophisticated warmth of Almond Cream and Sunbaked Earth Tones. Youthful brights provide a fun aspect, bringing a dynamic energy to apparel and accessories.
Delightful Vintage Combos
Brining a Mid-Century sensibility to the runways, vibrant yet refined blocks of saturated pastels, golden yellows and retro browns reflect consumers’ renewed interest in nostalgic references. Evoking a sense of delight and playfulness, the palette captures the enduring allure of ‘looking back’ during times of uncertainty.Eco Neutrals
Neutral colour grouping take their cue from the burgeoning sustainable and slow fashion movements. An important consideration for consumers, eco-inspired tones help reconnect with the natural environment. Cool, grey tinted taupe and beige combined with warm creamy hues elevate the palette to premium level while the considered application of softened brights provides a contemporary update.Softly Masculine Autumnal Tones
As the fashion industry moves adopts a more gender-neutral stance, womenswear colour groupings subtly introduce shades from the menswear palette. Fall foliage greens with a hint of cold, earthen browns and flashes of cobalt are combined with contrasting soft lilacs and vintage pinks for a pleasing blend of the masculine and feminine.Exclusive Offer
FashionUnited readers can get free access to Trendstop’s Women’s Pre Fall Neutral Colour Directions Report, a curated overview of the essential neutral tones from the Pre Fall presentations. Simply click here to receive your free report.Trendstop.com is one of the world's leading trend forecasting agencies for fashion and creative professionals, renowned for its insightful trend analysis and forecasts. Clients include H&M, Primark, Forever 21, Zalando, Geox, Evisu, Hugo Boss, L'Oreal and MTV.
* This article was originally published here
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
L Brands announces store closures, withdraws Q1 outlook
To help limit the spread of the coronavirus, L Brands has decided to temporarily close all Bath & Body Works, Victoria’s Secret and Pink stores in the United States and Canada, effective March 17 through March 29, 2020. Additionally, the company said in a statement, home office associates have been asked to work from home if possible and all employees will continue to receive pay and benefits during the temporary closure period.
Due to the heightened uncertainty relating to the potential impacts of COVID-19 on the company’s business operations, including its duration and its impact on overall demand for merchandise, L Brand is also withdrawing the first quarter 2020 earnings guidance issued on February 26, 2020, where it expected adjusted loss per share of about 5 cents.
As a caution and proactive measure, on March 16, 2020, the L Brand decided to draw down 950 million dollars from its Revolving Credit Facility. After the drawdown, the company said, it has more than 2 billion dollars in cash.
Picture:L Brands resources
* This article was originally published here
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