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  • Antwerp Six member Marina Yee has passed away
    Marina Yee Credits: AFP Photo/Belga/Marleen Daniels Belgian designer Marina Yee, a member of the Antwerp Six collective which revolutionised fashion in the 1980s, passed away on Sunday at the age of 67, the ModeMuseum Antwerpen has announced. “Her name is inextricably linked to the legendary Antwerp Six collective, which put Belgian fashion on the global map,” the museum emphasised. In 1986, six young Flemish designers, graduates of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, packed […]
  • Pinterest unveils AI-powered assistant to enhance shopping experience
    Pinterest Assistant Credits: Pinterest Social media platform Pinterest has unveiled its first AI-powered visual-first assistant, designed to transform online shopping and discovery. The Pinterest Assistant is described as much more than a typical chatbot, but rather an AI-powered tool designed to solve the “I’ll know it when I see it" problem that a lot of people get when shopping, as it has been primarily built on an AI visual language model rather than the typical […]
  • Eyewear trends: Most fashionable styles for SS26
    Christopher Esber, Miu Miu, Bottega Veneta. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight The spring/summer 2026 shows confirmed the creative power of sunglasses and opticals. The accessory has once again become the perfect canvas for personal expression, bringing a wide range of influences. From futuristic shapes and 70s accents to high-tech styles and “look-at-me” models, here are the five most creative eyewear styles for the upcoming season. Tinted lenses Casablanca, Christopher Esber, Chloé. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Often paired with thin frames, […]
  • Six Stories founder talks navigating growth and change in the bridalwear market
    Six Stories founder Lucy Menghini. Credits: Six Stories. Interview In a retail landscape defined by cautious spending and shifting consumer priorities, few UK apparel brands have managed to sustain the kind of drive seen at Six Stories. Founded by Lucy and Ross Menghini in Manchester, the bridal and occasionwear label has defied headwinds and continued to post strong growth since its launch in 2019. For the current year, the company is projecting 15 million pounds […]
  • Brand Radar: La Veste - Playful vintage prints driving a global Fashion Phenomenon
    Credits: FashionUnited AI La Veste is a vibrant Spanish fashion brand celebrated for its playful prints and vintage-inspired style. Founded in 2018 by stylist Blanca Miró and designer María de la Orden, the label quickly gained a cult following with its bold aesthetic and social media buzz. From Instagram to TikTok, La Veste’s eclectic designs and empowering message have struck a chord with trend-conscious audiences, making it one of the indie success stories of recent […]
  • German womenswear brand Les Lunes is insolvent
    Image for visualisation purposes Credits: Aygin Kolaei for FashionUnited Sustainably-focused womenswear brand Les Lunes is insolvent. Les Lunes GmbH has filed for self-administration proceedings at the relevant district court in Charlottenburg, the Berlin-based company announced on Friday. The application has been accepted and the preliminary self-administration confirmed. Lawyer Torsten Martini from the law firm Görg has been appointed as the provisional trustee. The reason for the insolvency is the strained overall economic situation and the […]