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How QR Codes Are Revolutionizing the Fashion Industry
The fashion world is no stranger to innovation, and with the rapid rise of technology, it’s clear that QR codes are becoming a powerful tool in transforming the industry. From providing instant access to product details to enabling personalized shopping experiences, QR codes are helping fashion brands bridge the gap between the physical and digital realms. As consumers increasingly expect seamless, interactive experiences, the use of QR codes in fashion is enhancing both customer engagement and brand communication.
How Headbands Revolutionized the Fashion Industry
Lately, headbands have become a fashion trend, with brands jumping on board – from luxury designers to budget-friendly streetwear labels embracing the craze. What is it about these uncomplicated accessories that have propelled them into the fashion limelight? This article explores the origins of headbands and their development and how they've influenced the world of fashion.
Intuition meets Innovation at Munich Fabric Start and Bluezone: See latest trends for Autumn/Winter 2025/2026
The textile trade show MUNICH FABRIC START unveils the latest trends and innovations for the Autumn/Winter 2025/2026 season, making a bold statement with the theme "INTUITION." In an era where trade shows are becoming more focused, MUNICH FABRIC START once again serves as a hub for physical interaction, inspiration, and business.
Innovative Tools and Technologies for Remote Fashion Companies
As of 2023, nearly 58% of U.S. workers can choose to work from home for at least part of the week. And the fashion industry is not immune to this trend. Remote work has altered how clothing brands function and handle their creative work. With these changes, it's crucial to reconsider the tools and technologies that make remote work in the fashion industry both possible and effective. The challenge isn't just about adjusting to a different way of working; it's about excelling in this environment. Whether it's design, production, management, or sales, the appropriate technologies can lead remote fashion teams to new heights of creativity and efficiency.
EURATEX and industriAll Europe will promote Social Partnerships in the European Textiles and Clothing Industry
Supported by the European Commission, EURATEX and industriAll Europe have launched Stitch Together: a new Europe-wide two-year project to promote social partnerships in the European textiles and clothing Industry.
Beyond the Battlefield: Camouflage Fabrics
Camouflage, initially developed for military stealth, has evolved dramatically in the past years. Its journey from utilitarian gear to a fashion statement mirrors changes in societal attitudes toward both military aesthetics and nature-inspired designs.
7 Tips for Starting Your Own Fashion Brand in France
France is home to some of the biggest fashion houses in the world. There is something so uniquely stylish about French culture that it comes as no surprise that this beautiful country is as famous for its clothing as it is for its accent.
Digital Product Passports from PicoNext Now with Free Planning and Publishing Tools
No-charge tools are first to enable companies to prepare product sustainability info using industry templates and publish to a Digital Product Passport
ENTREP FASHION project will promote sustainable practices to migrant women and VET providers
ENTREP FASHION project held its kick-off meeting online on 13th March 2024 with the participation of the project partners - BildungsLAB - Hands&Minds Learning Center Austria, CRADLE Single Member P.C. Greece, Bulgarian Fashion Association and Compass - Beratung, Begleitung und Training Austria.
How to Expand Your Network in the Fashion Industry
Building and expanding your networks is the cornerstone of success in any industry. In the fashion niche, your network can comprise different talents, including stylists, sponsors, media personnel, and influencers. These professionals not only expose you to new opportunities to grow your business and career but can also make it effortless to expand your network further. But how and where can you find such individuals? This piece explores the various avenues you can leverage to find and keep fashion enthusiasts who will form part of your rich network.
How the Fashion Industry is Embracing the Circular Economy and Cutting Down on Plastic Waste
To help reduce plastic packaging pollution Aquapak has developed Hydropol™, a unique new polymer which is soluble and non-toxic to marine life. Hydropol™ can be used as an alternative to conventional plastic in a wide variety of applications as it provides the same functionality and performance but without the associated environmental problems.
Understanding the Role of Quality Management In Building a Sustainable Fashion Business
Implementing and documenting a solid Quality Management System (QMS) is critical in strengthening quality control processes in fashion product development and manufacturing. Quality management and quality assurance play a significant role in the fashion industry, as garments and accessories must consistently meet predefined standards to appeal to consumers and avoid wasted resources. A well-designed QMS framework helps fashion organizations systematically monitor and enhance quality at every stage, from initial design concepts to final assembly and distribution.
Sustainable Fashion Takes Center Stage: Insights from the BRICS+ Fashion Summit
In an era marked by growing concerns about the environment, the fashion industry is turning over a new leaf, meticulously integrating sustainable practices, eco-friendly materials, and innovative recycling and upcycling techniques. As fashion enthusiasts flock to Moscow for the monumental BRICS+ Fashion summit, the event has become a prominent platform for illuminating the pressing issues surrounding the industry's transition towards sustainability.
EURATEX's Manifesto for a competitive and sustainable European textiles and clothing industry in 2024 and beyond
From 6 to 9 June 2024, European citizens will vote for a new European Parliament and, based on the results, a new European Commission will be formed. In view of this important election, EURATEX published a Manifesto, presenting 15 requests which will help to ensure a competitive European textiles and clothing industry.
Cross-Selling and Upselling in the Fashion Industry: Best Practices
In the fashion industry, consumers’ buying behavior is largely influenced by impulse and curiosity. This sets it apart from industries such as electronics, health and wellness, automotive, and home improvement, where necessity and thorough research are dominant drivers. Suffice it to say, the act of shopping for fashionable items is often about the excitement of the moment.
Official launch of ReHubs Europe: European industry moving fast forward on textile waste recycling
Barcelona, 3 October – At a kick off meeting hosted by Mango, EURATEX and 20 incoming members proudly presented ReHubs Europe, a new international non-profit organisation poised to give a boost to the textile recycling.
SOURCE FASHION PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON PORTUGUESE MANUFACTURERS
Europe's newest responsible sourcing show and the gateway to the UK fashion industry, Source Fashion which takes place at London Olympia on 16-18th July, will put the spotlight on near-shoring, high-quality textile production, flexible MOQ's, and highly sustainable manufacturing from accredited Portuguese manufacturers and producers.
European Fashion Alliance held its first political fashion round table in Brussels
The European Fashion Alliance (EFA) held its first political fashion round table in Brussels to announce a European wide industry survey which will result in a report on the status of European fashion. The report and positioning of the European fashion industry on sustainability and policy framework will be presented during EFA's conference in Brussels end of 2023.
Interview with David Roubach, founder of Balena, a material science company aiming to transform the fashion industry
David Roubach is CEO and Founder of Balena, leading Balena’s strategy and long-term vision. Before Balena, David co-founded “The Fridge,” a non-profit organization aiming at reducing food waste. The project provided a series of community fridges located in public spaces, enabling food to be shared within a community, allowing anyone to put in and take out food. David studied Business Administration at the Reichman University in Israel, and Fashion and Sustainability at the University of Bocconi in Milan.
The Benefits of Choosing a Quality Clothing Manufacturer
When looking for high-quality clothing, it ’s important to consider the source. A reputable clothing manufacturer has a long history of research and design behind its products. Italian production is often seen as a sign of quality, as the country has a long tradition of fashion excellence.
New sustainability regulations in France for 2023 inform consumers on the pollution of the products
The fashion industry is about to experience a major shift - new regulations on sustainability in Europe and the USA will force many brands to become more transparent about their manufacturing processes and environmentally friendly practices, drastically reducing greenwashing in the industry.
Three Ways in Which the Fashion Industry is Embracing Diversity and Inclusion
The fashion world has made big strides in diversity. However, the 2021 State of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Fashion survey by McKinsey & Company shows that approximately 87.5% of people surveyed do not feel represented in advertising campaigns and fashion shoots, or on the runway. Many brands have aimed to make a true difference through their choice of models and the establishment of diversity and inclusion policies that embrace authentic progress and change. The lingerie sector is one that is shining particularly brightly in this sense, prioritizing body positivity and non-judgmental acceptance in three main ways.
Hybrid Enterprise Europe Network Matchmaking for Textiles and Fashion Organizations at Biarritz Good Fashion 2022
The match-making event brings together companies, R&D centres and academies in the field of textiles and fashion, actions sports and the swimwear industry. It is a unique opportunity to generate new business, technology and research and innovation contacts and contracts.
The international fashion trade fair TextailorExpo 2022 will take place in October
The international exhibition for textiles and fashion TextailorExpo 2022 will take place from October 27-29, 2022 at the Plovdiv International Fair. For three exhibition days, companies will have the opportunity for a presentation and B2B meetings. Within the framework of the exhibition, the TexTailor Expo team, together with partner professional organizations, prepared an accompanying program of seminars and events for maximum benefit to the professional world of the textile and fashion industry, as well as the Leather sector.
Seizing growth opportunities in Bulgarian TCLF industries
The textile, clothing, leather and footwear (TCLF) industries employ 80,000 workers in Bulgaria. However, employment has gone down by 20% in the past four years which is a concern. Social partners discussed the challenges and opportunities of the new EU Sustainable Textiles Strategy and focused on both environmental and social sustainability.
European Textile Industry calls for immediate action to tackle the energy crisis
The European textile & fashion in Europe, represented by EURATEX, calls for a single European strategy to tackle the energy crisis. To safeguard the future of the industry, a revision of the electricity price mechanism is necessary and an EU wide cap on gas prices at 80€/MWh. Special company support needs to be granted to avoid bankruptcy and relocation of textile production outside Europe.
Career Opportunities in the Fashion Industry
Read on to find out about fashion careers and their specifics. Valuable tips on how to master the professions and get into the industry are here too.
Fashion Business: How To Write A Fashion Business Plan
What do fashion moguls on Fifth Avenue have in common with fledgling designers in basements? They all had a business strategy before they began making garments and recruiting software developers.
Why The Clothing Industry Relies On Plastic Pallets
The clothing industry relies on the use of plastic pallets. In fact, the fashion industry is one of the biggest users of plastic pallets worldwide. They are used in the manufacturing and distribution of clothes. Plastic pallets offer many advantages over wood or metal pallets. They are lighter weight, making them easier to handle. They are also more durable and resistant to moisture and pests. This makes them ideal for use in the clothing industry.
4 Killer Ideas To Market Your Sustainable Fashion Brand
The fashion industry's growth rate is gradually stabilizing, indicating a swift recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. But just like all other industries, nothing remains the same going into the post-pandemic future.
How To Decide On A Custom Patch Maker
Custom patches are great for adding a dash of colour into your life. They can also be used to promote any clubs, charities, businesses, or events that you’re a part of. They are embroidered and placed onto a backing that can be fixed onto jackets, clothing, or bags – so you can represent them no matter what! If you’re thinking about creating a personalised or customisable promotional product, before you decide on your final embroidered patches, it is best to do some research to decide on a customer patch maker. Here are a few things to consider before making your patches.
A new cluster alliance has been created to promote green and digital transition for the fashion industry
The CLOTH project „CLuster Alliance fOr the Transition to green and digital fasHion” aims to boost the inter-regional cooperation through the creation of a cluster alliance within the Fashion sector. This new alliance will support SME`s in the digital and sustainable transformation and will enhance cooperation, partnerships and networking among clusters and SME`s from the Fashion sector.
Fashion sector is not the only one dealing with modern slavery
While the fast-paced and price-driven nature of the fashion industry makes it an obvious choice for being named the worst culprit in terms of modern slavery and forced labour, leading data and analytics company GlobalData notes that this is not the case.
12 sustainable innovations that are about to change the fashion industry
Technologies are advancing, and new concepts are emerging every day. It is likely that the shirt you are wearing right now will be an example of outdated technology in a while as we get used to clothing, textiles and interiors made entirely from plants and recycled materials. Here's a list of 12 innovations from the sustainable textile industry that will revolutionize the way we look at fashion.
Impacts Of Medical Aesthetics In The Fashion Industry
The medical aesthetics industry has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years, thanks to advancements in technology and science. Most fashion gurus have embraced cosmetic medicine in a bid to arrest aging. Though aging is a natural process, most people would like to remain looking young and beautiful always.
Sustainable fashion was discussed in Moscow
On October 9, TEDxKrasnayaPolyanaSalon featured an online conference SUSTAINABLE FASHION: WHY IT MATTERS, dedicated to sustainability. In the format of TED Talks, 11 speakers from different countries shared their experience and made suggestions on further development of this concept in fashion industry.
Reopening clothing factories across the globe must proceed slowly
Reopening clothing factories across the globe must proceed with caution and receive the necessary support to do so safely, writes GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. There is also massive financial pressure on factories to reopen after being hit by a flood of abandoned orders from their retail and brand customers, along with cancelled or deferred payments.
Covid-19 and fashion transformations
Happiness in misery! The coronavirus pandemic is about to ruin the fashion industry and cross out fashion trends, on the one hand, but on the other, it gives us new opportunities. What kind? This is mostly about new chances for ingenuity, imagination and original ideas. For example, there is an increasing interest in color styling, adding more colors in our appearance. Some of the world's movie stars and pop artists have changed their hair to bright colors - Hillary Duff dyed her hair blue, and Jennifer Love Hewitt posted an Instagram photo of her with pink hair.
Apparel supply chains must reset for the future, says GlobalData
Fashion brands, producers and retailers in key consumer markets across Europe and North America are fighting for survival. Stores are closed, sales have slumped, inventories are mounting, staff are being laid off or furloughed, executives are taking pay cuts, dividends have been suspended, and companies are taking steps to shore up their liquidity. For many, the response has also been to abandon or scale-back orders, and delay – or even cancel – payments to vendors. The knock-on consequences are factory closures and the dismissal of millions of workers in some of the poorest countries in the world.
How Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Affected the Fashion Industry
It was during the epidemic that fashion weeks took place in New York, London, Milan and Paris, where editors, buyers, and stylists from all over the world come together every year. We tell you how the spread of the virus affected the fashion industry.
Fashion Brand Marketing Strategies Every Business Should Adapt
The fashion industry is one of the largest and most prominent in the world. Fashion brands are also quite innovative when it comes to marketing campaigns. But the strategies used by these brands are not exclusive to fashion. These approaches are also applicable to any business, especially those that primarily operates online. Let us take a look at the successful strategies employed by fashion brands and why every business should consider adapting them to their marketing plan.
Tips For Making Your Fashion Business More Sustainable In 2020
Are you looking for some ways that you can make your fashion business more sustainable in 2020? Find out some of our top tips here in this article.
Starting a Career in Fashion: Tips to Succeed in the Industry
In 2018, Lyst reported a 47% increase in shoppers searching for fashion items that have ethical and style credentials with terms like organic cotton and vegan leather, according to Forbes. Getting into the fashion industry seems like an exciting and lucrative career. It may also seem like it is all about stunning clothes and glamorous parties.
The Boom Of Ecological Fashion: Current Fashion Brand Strategies
In August of this year, the pillars of the elite world fashion concluded the so-called Fashion Pact. Although this agreement does not carry any legal force, when industry giants represented by Chanel, Ralph Lauren and Prada, and 28 other companies begin to take measures to fight against global warming, this means that everything got pretty serious. This pact shows serious changes both in the priorities of the worldwide industry, but also in fashion trends for the coming decades.
What is Sustainable fashion?
Sustainable is product, which is manufactured with environment-friendly raw materials, technologies and chemicals and respect for people - workers, local people, consumers.
The 11th Premiere Vision Awards for 2019
Premiere Vision Paris, Tuesday 17 September 2019, 5.30 pm: the whole fashion industry -weavers, tanners, designers, buyers… as well as international journalists got together at the Forum PV Perspectives (Hall 5). They were all eager to discover the winners of the 8 prizes of the 11th PV Awards, and to celebrate textile and leather excellence.
Raging Trends of Men’s Ethnic Wear
The Indian fashion industry is invested in reinventing some trendy fashionable ethnic wear choices for men and the results are amazing. Stylish ethnic wear for men are everywhere today and men are taking time to upgrade their wardrobe. Bringing together some dapper traditional outfits, they are creating some unique style statement.
Exclusive qualities and efficient sourcing at VIEW PREMIUM SELECTION
On July 16th анд 17th 2019, leading international fabric, trim and denim suppliers will present more than 400 collections featuring their preview programs and current developments for the new Autumn.Winter 20/21 season.
How to Stay Ahead in the Fashion Game
It is one thing to be up to speed with the latest trends in fashion, and it is an entirely different thing to remain one step ahead of all competition in fashion. From a general perspective, those who are genuinely interesting in trending ladies fashion put in all the effort to stay in fashion at all times.
Reasons Why You Need A Bespoke Suit
When people think about fashion, they easily and readily think about women. Indeed, the fashion industry is heavily concentrated on female clientele – from marketing, sales, and production. In 2017, the women’s clothing industry was estimated to be worth around $642.2 billion, in comparison to men with $419 billion.
Fashion World Tokyo - big numbers and conclusions
The show was attracted by 813 exhibitors from 31 countries/regions, 17,103 trade visitors and 7,686 conference attendees in 3 days.
Marzotto wool manufacturing welcomes the International Wool Textile Organisation
During the 88th annual Congress of the International Wool Textile Organisation, Marzotto Wool Manufacturing opens its doors to all the IWTO’s participants on 12 April.
Jobs in the Fashion Industry You Can Do from Home
If you love fashion, there probably was some point in time where you considered pursuing a career in the industry. It may appear as though there are only a couple of ways to enter the business – like becoming a designer, buyer, editor, stylist or photographer – however, these are just a small part of the field. In fact, few areas of the economy have as broad of a range of opportunities as the fashion industry has.
4 Effective Marketing and Advertising Strategies for the Fashion Industry
Marketing and advertising are important elements of business regardless of the industry. But when it comes to the fashion industry where exposure and engagement are everything, the right marketing and advertising strategy can be catalytic.
The creative director of Chanel - Karl Lagerfeld passed away
The German designer, who was the creative director for Chanel and Fendi, was one of the industry's most prolific figures and worked up until his death.
Delivery and Returns - Festive Tips for the Fashion Industry
The retail sector has endured an incredibly difficult 2018, with the rate of closures outstripping new openings on high streets nationwide. This trend has been particularly impactful for fashion brands, which are continuing to struggle against the backdrop of a strained economic climate.
Fashion Giants Meet At UN Climate Summit
Environmental pollution may have been an issue for decades now; but until recently, it was something that we could mentally remove ourselves from – something we could briefly pretend wasn’t happening, at least until we next checked the news.
How technologies change the future of the fashion industry
The most important factors, changing the fashion industry nowadays are Overproduction and oversupply, Negative influence on environment, Unethical manufacturing, Fast development of e-shopping, Closing physical shops, Development of technologies and innovations.
Fashion World Tokyo - a wide range of elements, from fashion sourcing to brands exhibits since its first launch
FASHION WORLD TOKYO and FASHION WORLD TOKYO-FACTORY- were held in a lively atmosphere from Oct. 22 – 24, 2018 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan. The event attracted 976* exhibitors from 39 countries/regions, 19,952* trade visitors and 8,548 conference attendees in 3 days.
Fashion from the Future Presents "TexTailorExpo" in Plovdiv
The fashion highlights for the autumn-winter season 2019/2020 will be featured on the TexTailorExpo by Sara Allwood, Creative Director of The Trend Bunker online platform. She will also reveal one of the most important secrets of the fashion industry - how to predict and create new trends. Seminars are free for exhibitors and visitors to the first edition of TexTailorExpo, which will take place from 8 to 10 November this year at the Plovdiv International Fair.
Tintex, ReVerso and CLASS are waiting for you at Premiere Vision
On September 19-21 fashionistas from around the world will arrive in Paris to attend Premiere Vision to get inspired, source new materials, research manufacturers and attend trend seminars, conferences and workshops led by international experts. For the third year, the Smart Square, an informative and visionary space dedicated to information and discussions, where exhibitors, designers, buyers and fashion brands can experience responsible values and innovations in the fashion industry, will again highlight a fantastic new range of responsibly made materials that inspire creativity.
Re.Verso for a circular economy
Today, style, quality and a respect for the environment are no longer dissociable. For Re.VerSo™, all three of these fundamental qualities are essential to produce high-end and innovative textiles that meet all the criteria of the fashion industry.
Searching for the New Luxury - a project of Stella McCartney
As a continuation into the conversation around sustainability Stella McCartney is pleased to be showcasing her work in the State of Fashion’s first large-scale public event in the Netherlands, ‘Searching for the New Luxury’. The initiative seeks to connect and support global green initiatives throughout the fashion industry, acting as the thread between designers, companies, governments and educational institutions.
8 shocking facts that show how unethical fast fashion companies are ruining the fashion industry
The fashion world is changing. The old fashion model is reshaping inevitably from slow to fast fashion. And although the slow fashion model has many disadvantages (about 18 months pass from the design of a garment to its production), many fast fashion companies have a negative effect on the fashion industry. In fact, the problem is not that fashion is becoming fast, but that there are many unethical practices involved.
How to engage with ethical fashion?
Take a look at three videos, that are the best illustration of the problems and solutions for the fashion industry, presented by Dean Manev, Business Development Director of 303 Tuscans Ethical Fashion, at the conference "Build Your Strong Fashion Brand Through Ethical Values" in Florence last week. The authors of the videos were awarded with the 303 Tuscans Ethical Fashion Award at the ceremony that took place on 13 June at St. Regis Hotel, Florence.
An Evening of Smart Innovation that Showcased New Standards for Fashion
On Thursday, March 22nd, C.L.A.S.S., with support from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), hosted an intimate gathering of fashion’s industry leaders, educators, designers and members of the press to celebrate An Evening of Smart Innovation. The event was beautifully orchestrated by Ginger Design, an exceptional team of Italian creatives, filmmakers, food and textile designers as a way to create a unique immersive experience telling the story of C.L.A.S.S.’ visionary journey. Thus, providing guests with an awareness and chance to embrace knowledge related to four key areas that set new standards for fashion vital to C.L.A.S.S.’ business philosophy: Heritage, Smart Innovation, Circular Economy and Design Responsibility.
Milano Unica 26th edition started - see the highlights from Day 1
The Inaugural Ceremony, which began with a heartfelt tribute to the memory of Silvio Albini by President Ercole Botto Poala, presented the public with an interesting overview of prospects and opportunities for the Italian textiles sector in the near future.
Munich Fabric Start Spring/Summer 2019 - Processing my reality
'Processing my Realities.' This is the overarching trend theme at the latest edition of MUNICH FABRIC START. It impressively reflects the power of those interactions which seem so violent at present within the textile and fashion industry. The clash between online and analogue, between Industry 4.0 and skilled craftsmanship, between the virtual and the existent. And between Man + Machine, the concept theme of the BLUEZONE.
303 TUSCANS – certificate for ETHICAL FASHION Awarding ceremony
"303 TUSCANS" certificate is awarded to communities, following the principles of ETHICAL FASHION and supporting the Italian supply chain. The awarding ceremony will be held in Amsterdam.
The 4 levels of the fashion industry
The fashion industry is devided into four levels - Primary, Secondary, Retail, and Auxiliary. They work independently and interdependently to serve the consumer.
4 Ways to Succeed in the Fashion Industry
Whether you're interested in high fashion, retail, design, product-based or a sales consultant role in the fashion industry, there are several key components all successful entrepreneurs should possess. It doesn’t matter if you’re a first-time entrepreneur in the fashion industry or just an old dog wanting to learn some new tricks, these four tips are sure to give you a nudge in the right direction.
Study Menswear tailoring in New York School of Design
New York School of Design is fashion focused design school. Located in the New York City's Garment District, NYSD provides an inspiring training ground that fosters the development of our student's interests and career goals in fashion design. Since its founding in 2005, NYSD has maintained its position as the hub for intensive, hands-on training, and offers accelerated programs in fashion design to students of diverse backgrounds and nationalities.
The Smart Création Square at Première Vision Paris 2016
The Smart Création Square is a place for information, communication and exchanges. It is a visionary and informative space, where exhibitors, designers, buyers and fashion brands can experience and really visualize responsible values and innovations in the creative fashion industry.
The six Premiere Vision Awards for 2016 go to...
September 13th, 12.30 pm, the whole fashion industry - weavers, tanners, designers, buyers…, as well as international journalists, got together at the Première Vision Fabrics Forum (Hall 6). They were all eager to discover the winners of the 6 prizes of the 8th PV Awards, and to celebrate textile and leather excellence.
Miroglio Textile Collection: Autumn/Winter 2017-2018
Sustainability is an increasingly distinctive and unavoidable value for the fashion industry as a whole. Miroglio Textile gave concrete form to their ethical commitment by implementing cutting-edge printing technologies that reduce the use of water from a minimum of 50% on natural fibers (from an LCA study validated by ICEA) up to 100% in sublimation printing.
How to sustain profitable growth in the fashion industry
Many well-known fashion companies such as the Dutch McGregor Group, the stock-listed fashion company Steilmann, the online outlet Dress-for-Less and the menswear specialist Pohland filed for insolvency this year, while other well-established companies such as Gerry Weber, Tom Tailor and Hugo Boss admitted they are struggling.
Première Vision New York presents Fall-Winter 2017/2018 fashion trends
Collections from 352 exhibitors, a trend area, the unique Première Vision color range, along with numerous seminars, fashion exhibitions and special creative collaborations... this July 19-20, the show brings the freshest resources and newest vibes for Fall-Winter 17/18 to New York!
"Designer for Tomorrow 2016" winner is Edda Gimnes
Edda Gimnes is the winner of the 2016 fashion talent award “Designer for Tomorrow” by Peek & Cloppenburg and its online shop Fashion ID.
Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry
The Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry (ASBCI), formed in 1992, is the only association to bring together the clothing industry from fibre manufacture to garment manufacture, retail and aftercare.
Men's ready-to-wear fashion shows may remain in the past
Recently Brioni, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Tom Ford, Vetements and Public School announced that they say goodbye to Milan Men's Wear fashion shows. The final balance is 10 designers who have decided not to showcase their collections this year in Milan.
Fashion Styling and Forecasting course by London College of Contemporary Arts
'This course concentrates on fashion forecasting, teaching you about the cyclical nature of the fashion industry. You will discover where and why fashion forecasting is used by companies and how it can influence other areas of the fashion industry. You will also be taught the basics of fashion styling, including how to create a complete look according to a selected theme.'
London College of Fashion presents Fashion's Future - BA16 Catwalk show and Exhibition
London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London presents BA16 - a showcase of work celebrating the latest talent from its leading graduating students. Opening with the annual BA catwalk show on Monday 6 June, the season will continue with an exhibition from Tuesday 7 June.
New company awarded contract to organize ITMA 2019
CEMATEX, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, has announced that it has awarded a contract to a new company, ITMA Services, to organize its ITMA 2019 show.
Who are the 8 richest people in Europe?
Europe is the penultimate continent in size, but it is home for 8 of the 50 richest people in the world. So, who are these eight richest people on the old continent and where does their wealth come from?
FASHION ZONE at Ryerson University is one of Canada's first incubators for fashion-inspired business
Fashion Zone have recognized a few gaps and opportunities in the Canadian Fashion Industry in regards to development of innovative products and services. With Canadian fashion jobs increasingly being outsourced, the goal of the Fashion Zone is to promote entrepreneurship as a viable career path for prospective entrepreneurs interested in fashion.
Studying Fashion Design in Westminster University - an unique opportunity to become a designer
The Fashion Design course has an outstanding reputation for developing highly talented and original fashion graduates. Westminster University specialises in enabling you to become an individual and creative designer, capable of working at the highest levels of the international fashion industry.
Network With Fashion Professionals and Learn From Experts
We've teamed up with Creative Industry Hub to offer you a 10% discount on tickets for their upcoming 'Strictly Go Networking For Fashion Professionals' event, which is taking place on the 31st May at Sway Bar in Holborn.
Adjusting prices in the fashion industry
This year, to maintain profitability and a competitive positioning, many vendors will be forced to make extensive adjustments to their pricing and product range strategies. Numerous opinion leaders have already shared a similar view in various media.
Brioni appoints a new creative director
"He has no experience as a designer, but the decision of Kering - the group which owns Brioni - to appoint him perhaps points to the changing definition of the role of a creative director in today's fashion landscape, where brand identity, social media mastery and the ability to communicate a unifying message across fashion, retail and perfume/cosmetics are increasingly essential".
Zach Miko - the first 'Brawny' male model
IMG Models is one of the largest modeling agencies in the world and aiming to help society to 'celebrate all body types', it has just launched a plus-sized division for male models. It is called 'Brawn' and 1.98 m 125 kg Zach Miko is its first representative.
Rudy Martinez Custom Tailoring from USA
Rudy Martinez began working as a master designer in 1986 with Martinez Custom Clothier in Baton Rouge, LA. He has been in the custom clothing business for over twenty five years. He studied fit and tailoring with a master craftsman from the Custom Tailors & Designers Association (CTDA).
30 Global Leaders in fashion industry to speak out in Moscow
Russian Fashion Council launches the first Fashion Futurum Conference held on 14-15 March 2016 in Moscow, Russia. Over 30 executive level insiders from 12 countries and the world's top 4 fashion capitals will gather under one roof at Manege to define the current trends in fashion industry and how it effects the future. The Conference will commence in frames of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia, the biggest fashion week in Eastern Europe (scheduled on March 11-15).
National Tailoring Academy
The National Tailoring Academy is based in Dublin, Ireland, and its work is dedicated to 'the heritage of tailoring, the future of tailoring skills and tailoring education' in the country. It's located in a three-floored newly renovated building in the heart of Dublin City and runs both corporate courses and private lessons, including...
Shigoto Project Leclaireur x Premiere Vision
LECLAIREUR offers a unique vision of fashion, highlighting the most daring and avant-garde artists and designers in all its event spaces for the past 35 years. LECLAIREUR innovates, discovers and inspires. These values also drive PREMIÈRE VISION, the leading organiser of trade fairs for the upstream side of the creative fashion industry.
Activating the fashion value chain
Between the abundance of the offer, exhaustive media exposure and the accelerated deterioration of our environment, consumers are imposing new ethical requirements when making fashion purchases. More and more industry professionals appear to be seeing sustainable development as an added - value for their collections, to address this critical concern, now a fixture of 21st-century consumer spending.
Spring-Summer 2017 Fabrics trends at Première Vision Paris February 2016
Seeking new balances, Spring-Summer 2017 plays on positive, creative instabilities, and moves lightly and light-heartedly away from well-established codes and standardisation. Fabrics and colours are ever more particular and multi-sensory, emerging as caring partners ready to convey differentiation, and communicate emotion.
Christopher Bailey - CEO and CCO of Burberry
Christopher Bailey is a British fashion designer, born in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, in 1971. He is the Chief Creative and Chief Executive officer of Burberry since May 2014 and is responsible for 'creating and delivering the company's global vision and business strategy'.
Lanfranchi's new step forward strategy is based on sustainability and innovation
A natural textile made with woven leaves, high-tech designs and the Greenpeace Detox commitment. Lanfranchi Spa new positioning marks a step forward in combining the power of creativity and the innovation DNA with a responsible mission for the future.
For autumn winter 2017-18, Première Vision inaugurates a new show for the launch of the season
The world's leading organiser of trade shows and events dedicated to the upstream side of the fashion industry, Première Vision has been breaking new ground, providing inspiration and setting the pace each season for over 40 years.
PROJECT introduces new interactive partnerships and influential brands in menswear
PROJECT New York, under UBM Fashion Group's roster of premiere trade shows, will deliver its Fall/Winter 2016 offering this Sunday, January 24th until Tuesday, January 26th. The show will launch a new partnership with WGSN, showcase an interactive new app, Spin My Planet, and present a distinguished group of brands within The TENTS and PROJECT.
Pitti Uomo 89 - The trade show
The world's most important platform for men's clothing and accessory collections and for launching new projects in men's fashion, Pitti Uomo, is currently running (January 12-15, 2016) in Florence, Italy. Be Global Fashion Network is on spot to show you the atmosphere of the event and to reveal the key trends and directions in men's fashion business.
Quality Fashion design education with a strong focus on Industry engagement by Whitehouse Institute of Design Australia
Positioned as Australia's premium institute for design education across fashion, interiors and creative direction and styling, The Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia, offers atelier styled workshops with small class sizes, one-on-one engagements with students and the nurturing of each individual student's strengths to enable them to be employable and make a significant contribution to the future of the industry.
PROJECT New York Fall-Winter 2016
Project New York is a 3-day-event, held biannually in NYC, NY, USA - it is entirely dedicated to the menswear market. The fair offers three communities featuring men's apparel, footwear, and accessories. The next edition of PROJECT New York FW will be held January 24-26, 2016 at Jacob Javits Center, 655 West 34th Street, NYC, USA.
Free made-to-measure training by Men's Fashion Cluster at Première Vision Paris
For 3 days, twice a year at Paris-Nord Villepinte, the six major industries (Yarns, Fabrics, Leather, Designs, Accessories, Manufacturing) supplying materials and services to the global fashion industry, come together in Paris, presenting forward-looking fashion information during Première Vision Paris. The next edition of the 'the global event for fashion professionals' will be held February 16-18, 2016.
Euro club children's wear: Being part of the Euro Club is belonging to a lifestyle
Euro Club was inspired by the revolution of the old world repression and the new world revolution in Prague. The second most beautiful city in all of Europe, to France, Prague is the perfect combination of refinement and sophistication.
Men's Fashion Cluster
The Men's Fashion Cluster (MFC) is a union of fashion designers and fashion business professionals from more than 50 countries (mainly from Europe and the USA). It completes projects in the field of men's fashion, supports the fashion designers and the fashion industry.
Made-to-measure - the fastest growing segment of the men's fashion industry
Made-to-measure is already a necessity to every menswear brand as it provides a whole new experience to the men with style, giving them what they want. Most brands still offer made-to-measure at a higher price than ready-to-wear. However there is one European brand whose mission is to offer well-made suits at an affordable price...
Sustainability agenda drives attendance at ITMA 2015
The global textile and garment manufacturing industry converged at ITMA 2015 in Milan to source innovative solutions to enhance their business sustainability. Their commitment to sustainability is evident from the strong industry turnout. At the end of eight days, the 17th edition of the world's most established textile and garment technology exhibition attracted visitorship of almost 123,000 from 147 economies.
International Association of Clothing Designers and Executives
IACDE is a 'global professional platform for Pattern Designers,Technical Designers, Technical Engineers / Directors, Executives (mostly Chief operating officers) and Suppliers of the Clothing Industry' and was founded back in 1910 in New York.
LCF's Head is among the 500 most influential people in the global fashion industry for 2015
In September, Frances Corner OBE, Head of London College of Fashion (LCF) and Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of the Arts London (UAL), was named in the Business of Fashion (BoF) 500 list of the most influential people shaping the global fashion industry in 2015.
Men's Fashion Cluster opens a showroom in the World Fashion Centre Amsterdam
MFC invites all fashion designers from Europe, interested in MTM and MTO, to present their latest collections in the Cluster's new showroom. * Up to 10 garments from one designer (FREE participation) - onlymen's suits, jackets and blazers, teen and children's jackets.
Sustainable fashion: Amour Vert - the tree-planting brand
'Good product. Good feeling. Really it's that simple! Our products promise non-toxic dyes, fabric innovation, smart supply chain engineering and a commitment to zero-waste design practices. Feel good, you are making a difference one garment at a time', says brand's statement.
Men's Fashion Cluster - an Ambassador of Bulgarian fashion and folklore in The Netherlands
Dean Manev - the President of Men's Fashion Cluster - is already in The Netherlands. He is there with serious intentions - to turn Bulgarian dances, embroidery (shevitza) and fashion into 'generator of business in Europe'.
'Permanent State of Confusion' - Bas Kosters Fall-Winter 2015/2016 collection
In 2014 Bas Kosters took a step back and went on a quest to find his own 'self'. 'Who am I, what am I about, and what do I want to do with that?'. The designer visualized and reflected on this search in his new collection. But 'PSOC' is also a reflection on the current state of the fashion world. The fashion scene is changing, just like the consumers' mentality is changing. The research resulted in this statement collection.
Men's Fashion Cluster presented the results of its work with a glamorous fashion and dance show
Last night (September 30, 2015) was the second evening of the fashion show in Ruse, during which was held a press conference 'Ruse - a pearl of the world fashion's necklace'. It was followed by a review-spectacle, combining fashion and Bulgarian folklore dances, presented by dance formation RICHMART. Dancers were dressed in men's suit jackets, decorated with traditional Bulgarian embroidery (shevitza), designed by Rayna Gancheva and Tsvetomir Petkov.
Fashion Trends: First fashion collection entirely 3D-printed at home
Danit Peleg graduated from Shenkar College of Design in 2015 and has created a ready-to-wear collection, printed entirely at home. It was a graduate project for her Fashion Design degree. Danit is interested in the influence of technology on fashion design and believes that it can give designers more independence in the creation process, that's why she dedicated a year of her life to her 3D printing journey.
Première Vision Paris presents Autumn-Winter 2016/2017 and Spring-Summer 2017 fashion trends
In September, the global event for fashion professionals presents the fashion information and seasonal directions of its 6 shows in 16 forums, over more than 5,000m2 of dedicated areas. These showcase the exhibitors' most creative and innovative products, selected by the Première Vision fashion team.
Richmart shows a men's suits collection during the Sofia Fashion Week 2015
Richmart is the most modern factory in Europe, offering men's made-to-measure and made-to-order suits. It has more than 600 employees and a capacity to produce 1 000 men's suits per day. Richmart manufactures collections for world famous brands from more than 30 countries.
New denim styles at H&M help close the loop for more sustainable fashion
This September, H&M will introduce 16 new denim styles made using recycled cotton from textiles collected in the Garment Collecting initiative in H&M stores. The pieces for men, women and kids, are the latest steps toward H&M’s goal towards creating a closed loop for fashion, and will be available in all stores worldwide, as well as online.
10 Years European Fashion Award FASH
'We launched the European Fashion Award FASH competition in 2005, and expanded it to a global level in 2011 thanks to its popularity. In 2008, the foundation's charitable work was honored by the German government and business initiative 'Germany - Land of Ideas'.
European Fashion Forum 2015 - International Conference, fashion show and party
The forum brought together experts from the academic, business and design communities in the fashion industry. Fourteen Winners of Golden Needle by the Academy of Fashion, fashion design students from four Bulgarian universities and Bulgarian designers, who have presented their work on world fashion stages, took part in the fashion show. The accent of the event was the presentation of contemporary clothing with references to Bulgarian folklore.
European Fashion Forum 2015
MEN'S FASHION CLUSTER would like to invite you to an international press conference with the subject: Development of the fashion industry in Europe. MTO (Made To Order) & MTM (Made To Measure) - The new fashion formula. The press conference will take place on June 17th, 2015 from 6 pm with the participation of fashion specialists and consultants from more than 20 countries.
London College of Fashion: Collection of the year Award Winners announced
Last night (Monday, 8th June 2015) London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, opened its BA15 season with its now iconic catwalk show, featuring 20 collections styled by LCF's Creative Director of Fashion & Design, Rob Phillips. Each collection competed for the coveted Collection of the Year award and the winning collection is a collaboration between: Kate Donald, Sian O'Neill, Tanaporn Wongsa, Kate Cheung Wing Ki and Rosemary Lambert.
London College of Fashion Bachelor 2015 Exhibition
See Designer Collections, Costume, Illustration, Photography, Journalism, Business, Beauty, Styling, Accessories, Jewellery, Footwear, Special Effects… new visions and ideas for the future of fashion. Tuesday 9 - Saturday 13 June 2015, 12:00 to 19:00, 3-10 Shoreditch High Street, London, UK.
Three important steps every fashion entrepreneur should consider before starting a business
The fashion industry is one of the most competitive ones, bringing challenges to hundreds of start-ups every day. Fashion brands & organisations are everywhere today. Do you have what it takes to become a real voice in the industry?
John Varvatos to close New York Fashion Week: Men's
The Inaugural New York Fashion Week: Men's is going to be held this July and the New York menswear designer John Varvatos will close the event.
Resort and Pre-Fall collections in response to fast fashion
The Resort and Pre-Fall collections are inter-seasonal lines of ready-to-wear garments, created in addition to the two main seasonal collections - Spring-Summer and Fall-Winter. The mid-season collections are the fashion houses' response to the fast fashion invasion (H&M, Zara, Topshop). Through them, the High Fashion companies succeed to remain relevant all year long.
'Overall Contribution to the fashion industry' Award for Richmart
The prestigious awards Zlatna igla /Golden needle/ are an annual event honoring the people from the fashion industry, who have achieved higher results during the year. RICHMART - the most modern factory for made-to-measure men's suits in Europe, received the 'Overall Contribution to the fashion industry' award. The company was represented by its owner Martin Yordanov, its sales manages Dean Manev and Martina Martini from Richmart Junior.
Natalia Rivera at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid
Natalia Rivera is a Fashion Designer, Visual Merchandising, Space Management, Window Display professional, and Fashion Stylist.
Passionate about retail and the fashion industry always researching into the variety of the fashion fields which gives a completely knowledge in the industry and always from a creative view and full of sense.
The Wool Lab Spring-Summer 2016
After the exclusive launch at Pitti Uomo, The Wool Lab SS16 will be presented at the most important trade shows worldwide, as well as through The Woolmark Company's global network, along with one-on-one meetings set up with top designers, brands, manufacturers and retailers.
XX edition of Milano Unica presents Spring-Summer 2016 fashion trends
The XX edition of the Italian Textiles Trade Show Milano Unica will be held February 4-6, 2015. Over 425 manufacturers, dealers, importer retailers and distributors will exhibit their products in the show.
Greenshowroom and Ethical Fashion Show Berlin: the most successful edition of the trade-fair duo ever
The Greenshowroom and Ethical Fashion Show Berlin closed their doors today, Wednesday, after the most successful edition of the trade-fair duo ever. 163 international exhibitors (+30 percent) from 23 countries and lots of visitors throughout the fair underscored the on-going process of expansion in the sector whereby the new venue, the ‘Postbahnhof’ event centre, proved to be an outstanding location from 19 to 21 January 2015. As an offsite event of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin, the Salonshow presented curated and sharply accentuated fashion highlights from the two fairs in the crowded Club of the ‘Postbahnhof’.
Made-To-Order and Made-to-Measure - the new fashion formula in men's suit market
The Made To Order system will help fashion industry to get out of the crisis and will restore many work positions in European factories.
Première Vision Paris: Spring-Summer 2016 and Fall-Winter 2016/2017 fashion trends
Yarns and fibres, fabrics, leathers and furs, designs, accessories and components, manufacturing… during three days (10-12 February 2015), at the Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord - Villepinte, the worldwide event for professionals of the fashion industry will present these six major business activities, all complementary in terms of materials and services destined for international fashion.
London Textile Fair 2015
On 14th and 15th January 2015, from 9am to 6pm, The London Textile Fair will showcase pre - collection Autumn-Winter 2015/2016 and Spring-Summer 2016 highlights.
Joseph H. Clissold offers fine British wool cloth - Autumn-Winter 2015/2016 collection
British cloth is recognised around the world as the finest available and Joseph H. Clissold design and weave the most outstanding Made In England cloth.
Royal Designers for Industry: Fernando Gutiérrez
Over the past two decades, Fernando Gutiérrez has developed into a highly individual and distinctive graphic designer, and of the most talented in the UK. Through his many books, catalogues, magazines, exhibitions and posters, he has raised public awareness of challenging social issues, made museum and gallery collections more accessible, and reignited public interest in classic literature.
Royal Designers for Industry: Helen Storey
Professor Helen Storey MBE studied fashion design and achieved critical acclaim in the industry for many years before changing the focus of her career to explore new creative challenges within the field of science.
RSA announced the new Royal Designers for Industry
Last night (November 27th 2014) four of the UK's best designers were recognised for their outstanding contribution to design and society by becoming Royal Designers for Industry (RDI) at an award ceremony held at the RSA.
Fashion Design Education: Istanbul Moda Academy
İMA collaborates with world-famous fashion schools such as London College of Fashion, Polimoda, Institut Français de la Mod and Nottingham Trent University, providing its students access to international institutes, brands and designers.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia presents Spring-Summer 2015 collections
The 29th season of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia takes place in Moscow from 22nd to 26th October. Over 70 participants will show their collections for Spring-Summer 2015.
Michelle Obama with first Fashion Education Workshop 'Celebration of Design'
150 high school and college students (designers-to-be) were selected by the White House to participate in this first of its kind Fashion Education Workshop, aiming to show what it takes to be a success in the fashion industry.
Fashion Design Education: Milan Fashion Campus
Lessons are taught in English, Italian and Spanish. Translators for other languages are possible upon special requirement. There is no age limitation or qualification requirement to attend MFC's courses.
Davide Rotondi: We are very close to all fashion brands, small and big
We asked Davide Rotondi - the Representative of Rotondi Group SRL - to tell us more about their products in order to help young fashion designers and brands to learn more about the garment pressing.
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York Spring-Summer 2015
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York will be held from 4th to 11th of September 2014 in Lincoln Center, New York, USA. During the event the participants will show their collections for Spring-Summer 2015.
How to create your own men's suits brand - Free business training for fashion designers
If you are a young fashion designer with talent, passion for fashion, many ideas, imagination and enthusiasm and you are interested in menswear, but you need some help and support to start your own men's suit brand, here is the right place for you.
Does 'Made in Europe' mean better conditions for garment workers?
The report 'Stitched Up' (by Clean Clothes Campaign) reveals that worker exploitation, poverty wages, forced overtime and life-threatening conditions are spread not only in Asia but in Europe as well and that is an endemic in the global garment industry.
Sarah Jessica Parker with an award from the fashion industry
The actress Sarah Jessica Parker will be awarded with "Honorary Image" for her successful and creative work in the fashion industry.
Become a men's suit agent or reseller
If you love fashion and fashion trends you can become a part of fashion industry as a men's suits agent. Richmart is looking for resellers and agents all over Europe and USA.
IFEMA will present the fashion shows of 40 great Spanish designers of the moment at the 59th Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid (MBFWM), an event organised by IFEMA and the best showcase for creation and new trends in Spain within the field of fashion, will hold its fifty-ninth event from 14th to 18th February 2014 at Feria de Madrid.
Over a period of five days, Hall 14.1 at Feria de Madrid will provide the setting for the forty best Spanish designers of the moment to present their collections for Autumn/Winter 2014-15.
Support Bulgarian clothing industry in the competition Building of the Year
From now until December 11, 2013 runs online voting in the national competition 'Building of the Year'. As supporters of the Bulgarian fashion and apparel industry, we at Fashion.bg undoubtedly support and will vote for the new factory of one of the largest manufacturers of men's suits in Bulgaria - Top Man Ruse, which is recently popular with brand Richmart.
Winners of the 2013 Fashions Finest Awards
The third annual Fashions Finest Awards, held on Saturday 2nd November 2013, was an event aimed at showing recognition and appreciation towards the exceptional undiscovered and emerging talent that exists within the British fashion industry.
Here are the winners of the 2013 Fashions Finest Awards, as selected by The Academy of Fashion & Creative Arts (AFCA)...
Fashion industry met in Poznań
The Poznań Fashion Fair – the largest business fashion industry event in Poland – has just finished.
The Global Campaign for Wool was held in Milan
Italy held its first Wool Week from 10 to 16 September 2013 in Milan.
There were celebrations supporting the global Campaign for Wool inspired by the 'Live naturally, choose wool' claim and promoting wool as a natural, biodegradable and renewable fibre.
One of the aims is to build a bridge between the textile community, fashion industry and consumers.
Accessories for textile, industrial washing and dyeing from Optimum Ltd
Textile Agency Optimum Ltd. already for 10 years is specializing in the supply of textile accessories, as well as in industrial washing and dyeing.
Textile Agency Optimum Ltd. also offers delivery of extremely high quality accessories for the textile industry: textile labels (jacquard), woven ribbons and laces, hangtags ....
World's oldest supermodel Carmen Dell'Orefice to the catwalk at New York Fashion Week
The 81-year-old supermodel Carmen Dell'Orefice took to the catwalk twice in one day at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week.
The New Yorker, who is known within the fashion industry for being the world's oldest working model, looked effortlessly chic as she showcased two contrasting ensembles, wrote Daily Mail.
Intermoda Mexico 2012 - important event for the fashion industry in Mexico
From 17 to 20 July in Expo Guadalajara takes place Im Intermoda Mexico.
Intermoda IM is the most important event of the fashion industry in Mexico. It was established in the city of Guadalajara for 25 years.
The International Exhibition of Fashion in Mexico known as Intermoda, conducts two annual editions during the months of January and July, is also prepared to the best of the fashion industry, domestic and abroad at Expo Guadalajara, official venue of the event.
The singer Lana del Rey has become a fashion face of H&M
The 26-year-old singer and songwriter will grace the latest campaign for the high street chain H&M.
The theme of the campaign is a modern and feminine woman with a soft attitude. Curves and waist are important in the silhouette for this autumn, with a focus on knitwear and tweed. The colours include powder tones and accessories in wine red.
Hong Kong Fashion Week Returns in July to Present Exciting Spring-Summer Trends to Industry Buyers
The 19th HKTDC Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer will be staged from 3-6 July 2012 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. Over a dozen fashion shows will run throughout the fair period, showcasing designer brands and up-and-coming designers. Seminars by key trend forecasters will bring insights into the global market direction and a presentation on NGO support for eco-friendly developments in the fashion industry will outline a sustainable future.
Fashion designers from both Hong Kong and overseas will showcase their unique designs at the 2012 event.
Charlotte Casiraghi has collaborated again with Gucci
Gucci has announced that it will be continuing its collaboration with Charlotte Casiraghi - equestrian show jumper and granddaughter of Princess Grace of Monaco. Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini designed a riding line exclusively for Miss Casiraghi.
Italian fabrics for men's suits were presented in Ruse
The high quality fabrics of the Italian brand Vitale Barberis Canonico, used mainly for men's suits, were presented on a fashion show in Ruse, Bulgaria. The foyer of the theater building gathered connoisseur of fashion, music and good wines. During the presentation of the fabrics from the models of Visages agency, the guests listened to the magnificent trio of tenors "The Unique voices" and had the opportunity to taste selected wines from "Rousse Winery".
Specially for Fashion.bg the representative of Vitalis Barberis Canonico, Franco Brovelli shared that the company successfully works with the Bulgarian brands Richmart, Agressia etc.
Vera Wang`s Fashion Guru To Visit Macedonia In April
Elizabeth Musmanno, the woman whose work at Dior Couture and Vera Wang has redefined the global fashion world will visit the capital of Macedonia in April.
Elizabeth was Head of Worldwide Marketing and Communications and a member of the executive committee. She created global marketing campaigns, press strategies and advertising initiatives for all markets.
Wedding Exhibition BALKANICA WEDDING EXPO
On 5 and 6 February, 2011 for the third time will be held wedding exhibition BALKANICA
WEDDING EXPO.
Balkanica wedding expo is a major trade show which displays the trends in Bridal and groom Fashion in the Balkan Region. A unique event in Bulgaria, organized by EXPOLINE company will
traditionally took its place in the capital's Sheraton Hotel. As every year the exhibition will bring together again leading companies of the wedding industry in Bulgaria and other countries.
Stella McCartney's children's line will finally become available
Stella McCartney's children's line will finally become available in all over the wolrd.
The new collection, specially for children, can be found on the company official website www.stellamccartneykids.com too. It includes babies models and clothes for boys and girls up to 12 years old.
Thomas Tait announced winner of the Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize
Thomas Tait is the winner of the 2010 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize. It was awarded last night in The Dorchester’s elegant Orchid Room where an intimate gathering of VIP guests mingled with the celebrated Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize judging panel.
The judges of the inaugural Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize included Manolo Blahnik, the Hon. Daphne Guinness, milliner Stephen Jones, Yasmin Le Bon, Giles Deacon, Vanity Fair contributing editor Elizabeth Saltzman, ES Magazine’s fashion director Gianluca Longo and Bronwyn Cosgrave, chairperson of the Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize.
Ralph Lauren launches UK shopping website
Polo Ralph Lauren has announced that it will further extend its e-commerce reach with the launch of Ralphlauren.com in the UK.
The site will offer consumers a UK destination to buy the clothes brand online. Previously, it was not possible to buy Ralph Lauren goods this way unless the customer had a US address. All of Ralph Lauren’s lines will be available to purchase, including menswear, womenswear, childrenswear and the home collection.
Lady Gaga's stylist is the new creative director of Thierry Mugler
Thierry Mugler has finally confirmed the rumors – Nicola Formichetti, most known as Lady Gaga's stylist, is the new creative director of men's and women's departments. Although Nicola is fashion consultant of worldwide famous like Scarlet Johanson and Ashton Kutcher. As a stylist capacity he has worked out ad campaigns for Prada, Missoni, Iceberg, Alexander McQueen, Issey Miyake and Gareth Pugh.
"We were looking for a young talent who could really bring new energy to the brand," said Joel Palix, director general of the Mugler company.
Karl Lagerfeld cancels Lagerfeld Paris show
Vogue UK reports that Karl Lagerfeld will not show a Lagerfeld collection at Paris Fashion Week in October.
The designer canceled his show and instead of showing on October 3, Lagerfeld will create a "masstige" ready-to-wear collection, aimed at a much wider audience that will be sold online. (Masstige products fall somewhere between mass and prestige products, naturally — so they're much more affordable than designer clothes but still of good quality).
European textile and apparel manufacturing companies at BGate 2010
The 9th International fashion fair for professionals in Bulgaria, BGate, will take place on September 16 - 18, 2010 in Inter Expo & Congress Center, Sofia.
This business-to-business specialized international exposition will present the professionals in fashion and producers of clothing and textile, designers and dealers, retailers, distributors and media from Bulgaria, Europe and the Balkans. They will participate in the event, invited by Bulgarian Association of Apparel and Textile Producers and Exporters (BAATPE).
Bono’s clothing company loses $9 million
The clothing company of U2 frontman Bono and his wife Ali Hewson was rancked up $9 million in loses last year.
The singer established the clothing company Edun in 2005 to stimulate business in Africa but accounts filed for the firm show it plunged into the red last year.
The debts were 90 per cent bigger in the last twelve months than they were in 2008, according to official documents obtained by British newspaper The Sun.
New York renamed world’s top fashion capital
New York has reclaimed the title of the world's top fashion capital from Milan but the annual poll suggested the top five fashion cities are seeing competition from Asia and Australia.
New York had reigned as top fashion city for 5 years until Milan took the lead last year in the list compiled by the Global Language Monitor, a U.S. based non-profit group that tracks the frequency of words and phrases in the media, on the Internet and throughout the blogosphere.
Young designers presented their work in London
Students, graduating fashion design in Britain, opened Graduate Fashion Week in London, which will continue until Wednesday night.
The event represents the work of more than 1000 students from 35 fashion universities and colleges around the country.
Each of them is hoping that he or she might have the talent and skill to impress an industry headhunter or become the next John Galliano.
Giles Deacon is the new Ungaro creative director
Fashion house Ungaro hired new creative director. The post took designer Giles Deacon, which was no surprise after weeks of rumors about his appointment.
With the appointment, Giles Deacon becomes the latest of designers to attempt to right Ungaro, which has been bleeding money since the 2004 retirement of its founder and namesake.
Gisele Bundchen is world’s top earning model for second year running
Despite the recession, top models are raking in millions of dollars, with Brazilian Gisele Bundchen, German Heidi Klum and Briton Kate Moss the biggest earners.
Bundchen, the 29-year-old beauty who is married to U.S. football player Tom Brady is the world's highest-paid model, making $25 million last year, according to forbes.com.
The Australian fashion industry revived after the crisis
The financial crisis will be soon over and The Australian Fashion Industry expects better financial results.
Last year, Fashion Week in Australia was 15% less than the previous year.
There were presented only 41 brands, which showed patterns similar to those in major fashion capitals New York, London, Paris and Milan.
What is the future of the fashion industry in Bulgaria?
On April 23 at the city theatre in Rousse with presentations of innovative solutions, charting the future of the clothing industry, starts the two-day congress Richmart Innovation. European producers of machines and equipment will be presented a number of products - Brisay (DE), Eton (SE), Kaenengiser (DE), Veit (DE), Pfaff (DE), Strobel (DE), AVM (DE), Ina Trading (BG), Lectra (DE). Italian companies will present fabrics - Vitae Barberis, Reda and Fintes. Several consulting companies and universities with profile fashion design, will also make presentations.
International Fashion Congress - Rousse 2010 - New Profitable Strategy Of The Fashion Industry In Europe.
On the occasion of the forthcoming International Fashion Congress – Rousse 2010, which is organized by RICHMART INNOVATION, in BTA Press Club was held a press conference in which participated: Mr. Martin Jordanov, organizer of RICHMART INNOVATION; Mrs. Mariana Manolova, chief executive of BAATPE (Bulgarian association of Apparel and Textile Producers and Exporters); Mrs. Daniela Simeonova, a representative of BULIP (Branch Union of the Light Industry Producers) - Rousse, and professor Lyubomir Stoikov, chairman of the Bulgarian Academy for Fashion.
At the press conference was given a letter of support from eng. Bozhidar Yotov, mayor of the Municipality of Rousse, which will host the prestigious forum, which "will not only improve the local economy, boost the activity of light industry, but will be of benefit to residents of the municipality".
The Balkans are the new profitable strategy of the fashion industry in Europe
2002-2006 was a period of intensive development of the sewing industry in Bulgaria in relation to investments in modern technological equipment. The number of the people employed in the industry are correspondingly - Bulgaria /170 000/ and Romania /280 000/. In 2007 Bulgaria and Romania entered the European Union and the customs tariffs were removed. In 2010 the present business situation requires short production series, high quality, competitive prices, and fast delivery terms.
RICHMART INNOVATION – the aim of the congress is to bring together Western Europe and the confection and fashion industry of the Balkans. It is also an opportunity for designers – the people without whom fashion creation would be impossible.
