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  • Resort 27 Color trend: shades of burgundy and wine are in the mix
    Resort 27 Color Trend: Shades of Wine and Burgundy Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The evolution of the deepest shades of red wine and burgundy can be traced through the past few seasons, from Resort 26, SS26, Pre-Fall and FW 26, remaining a stalwart for Resort 27. Designers are mostly using these hues in combination with other colors, as an alternative to black. Or almost as if it were a new neutral. These rich, versatile tones work seamlessly […]
  • Beyond Maximalism: The Miximalist Shift for SS27
    Alémais Resort Women Off Season 2027 & Chanel Resort Women Off Season 2027 Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight A new wave of maximalism is emerging for Spring/Summer 2027. Expressive yet intentionally eclectic, Miximalism hints at where maximalism is heading next: not a return to overt excess, but a more layered and nuanced interpretation of visual richness. ABOUT Written by Patricia Maeda, Director, Womenswear Future Snoops. Arriving as a response to post-minimal fatigue, Miximalism marks a clear move away […]
  • Sarah Burton unveils her first menswear collection for Givenchy, Issey Miyake celebrates bamboo
    IM Men spring/summer 2027, menswear. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight. Paris - British designer Sarah Burton presented her first-ever menswear collection for Givenchy on Thursday, during Paris Fashion Week Men's. Blending her mastery of tailoring with the history of the French luxury house, the 52-year-old designer made her debut on the official schedule of the capital's menswear Fashion Week. Three distinct worlds At the brand's premises, where the presentation took place, the collection was divided into three spaces. […]
  • Toast increased use of natural fibres to 99 percent of all clothing in 2025
    Toast campaign Credits: Toast British fashion and lifestyle brand Toast, founded in Wales in 1997, has shared its progress across materials, circularity and community in its annual ‘Social Conscience Report,’ revealing that it has hit several “significant milestones,” including increasing the use of natural fibres in its clothing collection from 92 to 99 percent. The report is structured around three key pillars: Cherish Materials and Make, Minimise Waste, and Enrich and Educate, and offers a […]
  • Burberry partners with Leeds Beckett University on circularity challenge
    Burberry partners with Leeds Beckett University Credits: Burberry British heritage brand has formalised its partnership with Leeds Beckett University in Yorkshire and its BA (Hons) Fashion Design course, as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting emerging fashion talent. The move follows the success of a pilot programme launched in 2024 and offers further opportunities for students to gain industry insight and “develop the skills needed to thrive in the creative sector,” while also reflecting […]
  • How US fashion is marking America's 250th anniversary
    CFDA, Vogue, America250, and Rockefeller Center Present United Flags of Fashion Credits: CFDA In Pictures On 4 July, the United States is set to mark a very special date: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, a milestone in American history also known as the Semiquincentennial. With planning for this occasion starting more than a decade ago, festivities have been taking place since the start of the year. […]