FashionUnited • 22nd April 2022

Kingpins enjoys upbeat return to Amsterdam despite supply chain challenges

Denim trade fair Kingpins returned to Amsterdam this week for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. The two-day event, running from April 20 to 21, took place for the first time at SugarCity in the outskirts of Amsterdam.

FashionUnited • 19th July 2021

Asian garment workers owed almost 12 billion dollars in wages amid pandemic

As fashion brands and retailers across the world return to profitability following what has been an immensely difficult period of international store courses and plummeting demand for fashion, for those making the world’s clothing, the story is far from over.

FashionUnited • 9th July 2020

How demand-driven fashion could clean up the industry

The speculative nature of the supply chain supply and demand model leads to rampant overproduction and waste. But could made-to-order production models change that?

FashionUnited • 25th June 2020

Catwalks, trade fairs and fitting rooms: How the fashion industry is going digital

Like many industries, the fashion industry is going digital - it has been for years. But in recent months, with the outbreak of Covid-19 causing unprecedented disruption to global supply chains, that process has undoubtedly accelerated.

FashionUnited • 11th June 2020

From Animal Crossing to esports: how fashion met gaming

One of the biggest challenges for fashion brands has always been to maintain relevance in a rapidly changing industry by consistently engaging with consumers in new and innovative ways. in recent years, a growing number of brands have turned to gaming for just that.

FashionUnited • 12th February 2020

Pure London: Business as usual despite Storm Ciara and Brexit woes

UK fashion trade show Pure London had a bumpy start on Sunday, with Storm Ciara battering the UK and resulting in much of the country’s transport services being temporarily closed. But despite the setback and a quiet first day, the fair celebrated a generally upbeat AW20 edition.

FashionUnited • 12th September 2019

Vagabond Shoemakers founder on the past, present and future of the Swedish footwear brand

Vice president and creative director of Vagabond Shoemakers, Marie Nilsson Peterzén, speaks about the past, present and future of the Swedish footwear brand she founded in 1993 with her husband Mats.

FashionUnited • 9th August 2019

AI in fashion: Interview with VP of Inspire and Engage at Zalando

The role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the fashion industry, and the wider commerce sector, is growing rapidly. James Healey, vice president of Inspire and Engage at Zalando, explains how the German fashion retailer is harnassing AI to better engage with shoppers.

FashionUnited • 9th July 2019

Levi Strauss Foundation exec director on importance of backing social change

Executive director of The Levi Strauss Foundation, Daniel Lee, talks about his time at the US heritage brand and the importance of corporations backing social change.

FashionUnited • 7th June 2019

Decoded Future Summit: Collaboration is key to sustainability

When you think about collaboration in fashion, you might think of Supreme’s collab with Jean Paul Gaultier, or Palace X’s with Polo Ralph Lauren. But the idea of collaboration, in a broader sense, is proving to be an increasingly crucial factor for businesses to consider when pushing sustainability.