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Brexit timeline: How the UK referendum result has affected the fashion industry

It’s hard to believe that the Brexit referendum, which took place way back on 23 June, 2016, has been a staple topic for rowdy pub chats and friendship-ending Facebook statuses for over two years already. As 29 March quickly approaches - and the whole of the UK twiddles their thumbs in shared anticipation - FashionUnited asks the question: how...

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Timeline: Stella McCartney, in defense of sustainable fashion

English fashion designer Stella McCartney, daughter of former Beatles member Paul McCartney, is turning 47 today. She is one of the most influential voices in defense of sustainable fashion in the industry. To celebrate her birthday, FashionUnited invites you to look back at the highlights of McCartney’s career, from her debut at Chloé and her...

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Timeline: Virgil Abloh, from Kanye West’s assistant to menswear director at Louis Vuitton

Virgil Abloh has taken the fashion world by storm. Thanks to his mix of streetwear and luxury, the self-taught African-american designer has earned himself a cult following and a series of high-profile collaborations, including Nike, Vans, Umbro, Moncler and Ikea. Since March, he divides himself between the roles of creative director in his...

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Timeline: A brief history of Puma

London - Shares in luxury conglomerate Kering rose to new record heights on Friday following news the group is set to spin off leading German sportswear brand Puma. Kering announced late Thursday evening that it aimed to distribute 70 percent of its shares in Puma to its shareholders, thereby retaining a 16 percent stake in the sportswear...

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Timeline: The Life & Career of Azzedine Alaïa

London - The sudden death of French-Tunisian designer and couturier Azzedine Alaïa caught the industry by surprise this weekend. Alaïa, who died of heart failure this Saturday, is set to be buried in the iconic blue and white village of Sidi Bou Said in a ceremony overseen by supermodel Naomi Campbell, Farida Khelfa, President of Tunisia Beji...

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Timeline: Colette's closure, the end of an epoch

London - Iconic Parisian store Colette is set to close its doors for good this December, after a twenty-year run. The one-of-a-kind concept store first opened its doors on 213 rue Saint-Honoré in March 1997. As Paris first leading fashion concept store, Colette rapidly becomes a leading force in the world of retail and is praised by many for its...

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Overview: 5 Must-Read articles from April

London - As the fashion industry continues to move at an endlessly rapid pace, keeping up to date with the latest news has become critical to all professionals and experienced fashion insiders to remain on the ball. Sharing the most relevant, engaging and inspiring stories from the fashion industry in an accessible, yet original manner is part...

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The industry is coming home - how after 3 centuries shoe production has come full circle

The shoe industry has reinvented itself over the last 3 centuries. The production process of shoe making started with tailor-made pairs, with shoemakers producing shoes by hand until the early 19th century. Almost a century later, the production process had become less customised and almost completely automated. In the 20th century, the...

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Timeline: 70 years of Christian Dior

On the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the Fashion House, founded in 1947, Dior has entrusted seven works to seven fashion designers who had a part in constructing its history: Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri. Each work explores the world and creations of the...

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Timeline: 70 years of Christian Dior

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Timeline: The rise and fall of Marc Bolland's rule at Marks & Spencer

It is the end of an chapter for British high street department store group Marks & Spencer, as Chief Executive Officer Marc Bolland threw in the towel today with the announcement of his impending retirement. In spite of previous news sources indicating that Bolland intended to remain at the helm of M&S for at least another two years, as he...