Articles by Céline Vautard
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac: can he restore colour to Benetton?
London -- Italian brand Benetton has named Jean-Charles de Castelbajac as the new artistic director of both its men's and women's collections. The veteran fashion designer - who made a name for himself with his bold and colourful artistic flair - hopes to revitalise the brand’s designs. Fashion for everyone Having dressed Pope John Paul II...
PeopleFeaturedOct 11, 2018
What will brick and mortar stores look like in the future?
As consumers become more demanding, brick and mortar stores will have to rethink their role to continue existing in the future, according to a study by Axis Communications and Ipsos, unveiled at Paris Retail Week. “Physical shops will need to increase their added value and differentiate themselves from online shopping”, said Azad Khamooshi,...
RetailFeaturedSep 20, 2018
Trends to watch: what is in store for winter 2018?
After reviewing the trend forecasters predictions, pouring over the trendy fashion brands’ websites, and analyzed what we have seen on the fall/winter catwalks earlier this year. FashionUnited is confident to present some of the top trends you will be seeing in the upcoming season. Whether restocking a store, getting up to speed for the...
Fashion FeaturedAug 24, 2018
Kidiliz: history, success, and acquisition of the French brand
Leading European children’s fashion retailer, Kidiliz, is preparing for even more growth in its sector after being purchased by the Chinese group, Semir earlier this year. Ahead of its expansion push, FashionUnited takes a close look at the historic acquisition. Chinese investors have turned their attention to French fashion designers in recent...
Retail|IN DEPTH FeaturedMay 29, 2018
These are the top 10 fashion schools in France
Interested in starting a career in one of the leading countries in fashion? French magazine L’Etudiant ranked the top 10 fashion schools in France. Institute Français de la Mode (IFM), Esmod and Ensad are the three best ones, according to the magazine. top 10 fashion schools in France, according to L'Étudiant: • 1. Institut Français de la mode...
NewsMay 16, 2018
Vanessa Bruno: the key to success of an inspired designer
Launched in 1996, the Paris designer label has reinvented itself and opened new stores. A meeting with Vanessa Bruno at the heart of fashion week. Why was the decision made to produce a second Athé line? Simply because the market has changed. But ultimately, today, the more a message is focused on, the better it is. There is a profusion of...
Fashion |INTERVIEW FeaturedMar 15, 2018
Haute Couture and know-how (III): The embroideries of Lesage
Consisting of embroiderers taught from father to son, Lesage has been a supplier to the great names in fashion since 1924. Owned by Chanel today, the embroidery workshop continued to grow by founding its own school in 1992. What a discovery! Without haute couture, Atelier Lesage would not have continued to exist. Its last heir, François Lesage...
Fashion FeaturedJan 19, 2018
Haute Couture and know-how (II): The pleats of Atelier Lognon
Since 1945, the fashion house Atelier Lognon has created fabrics using the same skills and techniques. It is this know-how, which has been combined the art skills of the house of Chanel since 2013, that numerous brands are still looking for. In the hands of the craftsmen of Atelier Lognon, flat fabrics can take on manifold different forms. It is...
Fashion FeaturedJan 12, 2018
Haute Couture and know-how (I): The calligraphy of Nicolas Ouchenir
Often seen as a real door-opener, an invitation to attend a collection presentation takes on a special character when crafted by the fingers of Nicolas Ouchenir. This famed calligraphist is now in demand by all the luxury fashion houses. Chloé, Céline, Loewe, Sonia Rykiel, Christian Dior, Chanel, Prada, Rochas, Hermès, Maison Margiela, as well...
Fashion FeaturedJan 5, 2018
Réard: the trade mark of the creator of the bikini is re-launched
Bought by the businessman Richard Emanuel, the historic trade mark of Louis Réard, the creator of the first bikini, has been re-named and is bringing out its Summer 2017 collection. This is aimed at the luxury niche. There are only a few archive images to remind us of the presentation made at Molitor swimming pool in 1946 of the first bikini...
BusinessFeaturedMay 26, 2017