In its judgment of 10th September 2019, the German district court in Hanover decided that it is not misleading to consumers when handbag manufacturers label vegan products with the terms ‘vegan leather’ or ‘apple leather’. Does that make sense?A contradiction in terms: vegan leatherEverybody is familiar with terms like ‘vegan sausage’, ‘soy milk’ and ‘vegan leather’ and it is clear that vegan sausages contain no meat and soybeans no milk. The same is true for vegan leather, which is not made fro

Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers a first look at the key womenswear themes emerging on the SS20 international runways.The Trendstop team give FashionUnited readers an exclusive look at three essential catwalk themes that will be informing the womenswear market for Spring Summer 2020. Refinement and sophistication are the basis of the season as designers advance sports, outdoor and youth themes to premium level. Incorporating aspects from across a variety of sectors creates a new generation

Innovative ideas evolving from Yorkshire’s unique textile heritage took centre stage at Future Fashion Factory’s first annual showcase on October 16. More than 100 guests from across the fashion and textile industry congregated at Salts Mill in Saltaire to celebrate the programme’s success in its first year, and learned more about the research and development taking place across the FFF community of designers, mills, technology providers and researchers.Garments were produced by the School of De

United By Blue (UBB) has announced its latest development in bison insulated outerwear –The Bison Ultralightjacket that utilises UBB’s proprietaryBisonShieldinsulation, made of 50% salvaged bison fibre and 50% wool. Weighing in at just under one pound, this jacket is designed to provide serious warmth at an accessible price point and can be packed down to store away in an overnight bag or backpack.Bison Ultralight jacket is available in men’s and women’s styles. © United By Blue“After six years

IntroductionThe leather sector has always been regarded as a high potential in industrialization and export-related discussions in Bangladesh. The fact that Bangladesh constitutes around 5% of the total livestock in the world.Figure:Sustainability, more value addition, athleisure and continuous shift in competitiveness are the major trends that are shaping the global leather market.This potentiality and expectation for the leather sector is coined as the ‘next growth engine’ of Bangladesh after

London-headquartered online fashion brand KOOVS recently announced its upcoming collaboration with Indian-origin designer Manish Arora, known for his focus on his trademark palette of pink and gold, to launch a capsule collection based on the theme ‘Love is Love’. The collaboration comprises elevated women’s wear pieces and introduces a Unisex category.The Unisex range includes key pieces inspired by Tuzki, a special rabbit emoji from WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks.This is Manish Arora Paris

Texworld Paris and Texworld Denim Paris continue to be a dominant force when it comes to sourcing for fabrics, components, trimmings and materials for the clothing industry. This year, the events saw 1014 exhibitors from 25 countries. There has been growth in ranges for sustainable sourcing, especially noticeable at Texworld Paris, with almost 80 suppliers.Pic: Texworld Paris Messefrankfurt“We are delighted with the choices we have made and with the momentum that we have been able to generate at

Apparel brands Asket and Lindex are the first of four brands to join Circle Economy’s Switching Gear project in order to explore circular business models and connect with a global network of rental and recommerce experts.Swedish fashion retailer Lindex launched a sustainability promise in April. © Circle Economy“Circular business models such as recommerce and rental offer commercial opportunities for brands to innovate their business model while optimising the useful life of clothes to their ful

Fashion for Good launched its new Good Shop theme 'Reborn' which dives into brands trying to create apparel and footwear that is circular and reduces need to use new resources. The brands as part of Reborn are C&A, Frankie Collective, Mafia, Pure Waste, Silfir, and Wao, and will be available in Good Shop as part of Fashion for Good experience in Amsterdam.Pic: Fashion For GoodThe new theme features brands such as Frankie Collective, reworked overstock that is transformed into highly

Brand:One of the fastest growing Australian brands, Forever New, is a fashion clothing and accessories brand founded in late 2006.Brand ambassador:Diana Penty is the first ever Indian face of Forever New .Product profile:The autumn/winter'19 collection is inspired by old Hollywood glamour that features deep plums, shimmering fabrics and deep jewelled tones.Retail presence:The brand now trades over 250 stores in ten countries globally since its inception.About Diana Penty:She is a model and H