UK-based Directa Plus, one of the largest producers and suppliers of graphene-based products for use in consumer and industrial markets worldwide, is now developing a technology to transfer an electrical signal exploiting the electrical conductivity properties of graphene, according to its chief executive officer and founder Giulio Cesareo.Graphene is a form of carbon consisting of planar sheets which are one atom thick, with the atoms arranged in a honeycomb-shaped lattice.This would open a lot

German sportswear brand Puma, French luxury fashion house Balmain and Britsh actor and model Cara Delevingne are teaming up for their first creative collaboration.Puma x Balmain created with Cara Delevingne, which launches on 21 November, will come in the form of two limited-edition capsule collections designed by Balmain’s creative director Olivier Rousteing and Delevingne. The capsule also marks the first time Delevingne has designed a collection for Puma since she joined the brand in 2016.The

While ready-to-wear brands have just shown their spring/summer 2020 collections during New York, London, Milan and Paris fashion weeks, the biggest brands in bridal, ranging from Vera Wang to Monique Lhuillier and Galia Lahav showcased their autumn/winter 2020 bridal ranges as part of Bridal Fashion Week in New York. FashionUnited has picked out its 7 standout collections that it thinks brides will be wearing in 2020.Viktor and RolfAvant-garde fashion house Viktor and Rolf showcased their latest

Luxury fashion companies should celebrate the growing consumer interest in pre-owned items rather than seeing it as a threat. While fashion houses like Chanel have spoken out against popular resale retailers likeandnew research conducted by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in partnership with reseller Vestaire Collective confirms that the second-hand market is actually way to boost luxury sales through helping new consumer demographics to garner an interest in luxury.BCG and Vestaire Collective sur

President Donald Trump will today attend the inauguration of the new Louis Vuitton Rochambeau Ranch in Johnson County, Texas, along with Bernard Arnault, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH). First daughter Ivanka Trump, Louis Vuitton’s chairman and CEO Michael Burke and Texas state officials will also be present.Pic: Louis VuittonThe facility is aimed at generating 1,000 jobs in the next five years, according to press material provided by LMVH.In Janu

Fashion for Good launched its new Good Shop theme REBORN recently. REBORN dives into the brands that are trying to close the loop in fashion, creating apparel and footwear that is circular and reduces the need to use new resources.Figure:Fashion for Good launched its new Good Shop theme REBORN. Courtesy:Alina KrasievaThe new theme features brands such as FRANKIE Collective, reworked overstock that is transformed into highly desired sportswear, Silfir, unisex workwear that can be repaired for eve

Wrangler, a part of Kontoor Brands, Inc, has introduced the first denim apparel dyed with foam, an innovative technique that uses 100 per cent less water than conventionally-dyed denim. The global product launch of foam-dyed denim followed Wrangler's promise to discover and implement throughout its supply chain the most sustainable ways for dyeing denim.Pic: WranglerThe introduction of Indigood foam-dyed denim represents Wrangler’s continued commitment to using its global scale to advance th

The ninth edition of Flickstree Asian Designer Week (FADW) concluded its fashion event recently that combined runway fashion with business replete with networking meets and conclave. A brand owned by FIO Dot Global Pvt Ltd and supported by the Asian Fashion Design Council (AFDC), FADW FW'19 gave a 360-degree perspective to fashion from October 4-6.The event provided a comprehensive platform for creativity and business in the world of fashion as it hosted more than 40 designers who presented

British fashion label Victoria Beckham recently appointed Marie LeBlanc de Reynies as the new chief executive with immediate effect. Beginning her role at the former Spice Girl’s fashion brand and retailer in May 2018, she served as product director before being promoted to managing director of brand and product in May 2019. She will replace Paolo Riva.Pic: Victoria BeckhamThe company was without a chief executive since Riva departed in July due to personal reasons. It has been run by chairman R

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has unveiled its 2019 New Wave: Creatives - a list of 100 most innovative young creative talents from around the world. It includes trailblazers from multiple disciplines from artists, activists, casting agents, commentators, florists, hair & makeup artists, image makers, nail artists, set designers, stylists and writers.The New Wave: Creatives will be celebrated at The Fashion Awards 2019 on December 2 at the Royal Albert Hall in London.The list available o