Articles by Kelly Press
Recap 2018: FashionUnited's most interesting interviews
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In 2018 FashionUnited has had the pleasure to interview several interesting figures in the fashion industry. Inspiring entrepreneurs, insightful experts and disruptive starters have shared their views with FashionUnited throughout the year and, as the year draws to an end, we’ve gathered some of our favorites. Why Denim Expert Ltd is one of the...
In pictures: The "Shape Shifters" of 2018's Dutch Design Week
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Dutch Design Week, the international platform seeking to present innovation in the design industry, took place last week in The Netherlands, and this did not disappoint. Each year a selection of recently graduated art students from around the world travel to The Netherlands to present their designs, collaborations, and more. This year’s section...
In pictures: G-Star kicks off Tmall fashion show with Jaden Smith
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Last weekend, G-Star delivered the opened the 10th edition of “See Now Buy Now” fashion show organized by Alibaba’s B2C marketplace, Tmall. The kick-off show presented the denim brand and Jaden Smith presented their recently launched sustainable collaboration collection titled “Forces of Nature”. The presentation marks the second appearance of...
Video: Valentino's western inspired Spring/Summer 2019 show
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Valentino | Spring Summer 2019 Full Fashion Show Source: FF Channel, YouTube.
Interview: Save My Bag export manager Valentina Calabrese
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The Italian brand of bags and accessories Save My Bag is considering the possibility of opening the first monobrand store in Moscow. This Valentine Calabrese, the manager of export sales of the company, told this FashionUnited. Most likely, the launch of the store will take place in 2019. In addition to Moscow, the company, together with the...
Update: Tech billionaire returns to China after US arrest
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Tech billionaire and JD.com founder R.L. has returned to China, the company said Monday, following a brief arrest in the US over allegations of criminal sexual conduct. "He has been released without any charges and without requirement for bail," a spokeswoman for the company said in a statement. "R.L. has returned to work in China." JD.com, the...
H&M's online shopping makeover
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Swedish fast-fashion giant, H&M is stepping up its online shopping game for US customers. The e-commerce makeover comes just weeks after H&M was ranked as the most popular online fashion retailer in a internet data search conducted by SEMrush. Notable changes for the US shopping experience includes a ‘visual search’ feature which allows shoppers...
Vaude starts upcycling community
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Because throwing away would be a waste, German outdoor outfitter Vaude recently launched its Upcycling Community: a marketplace that facilitates the exchange between creatives and "resource producers" who want to jointly develop new recycling options for raw materials. The project is funded by the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU)....
Tips, tricks, and advice on making it in the fashion industry
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The fashion industry is changing so rapidly that it may feel overwhelming for newcomers in the field to stay up to date. This is why FashionUnited has compiled a series of articles with expert advice, tips and information on staying relevant in the fashion world. Whether you're student, job applicant or a business owner, these articles may help...
6 new consumer mentalities changing the retail industry
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”There's no such thing as an online retailer or offline retailer anymore. Everyone should become both.” Pernille Kok-Jensen, Trend Director at Dutch qualitative research agency Mare, shared her predictions on the future of retail during the 2018 edition of the Amsterdam-based trade show, Modefabriek. Kicking off the eye-opening talk, the Trend...