Articles by FashionUnited
The Optimism of Prada: Shaping A Sustainable Future Society
For its third sustainability conference, entitled “Shaping A Sustainable Future Society,” Prada chose its Manhattan headquarters, an old piano factory which in 2005 had been transformed into a sleek multi-use space with the help of Herzog & de Meuron and which most recently held the Prada Resort show. In collaboration with Yale University and...
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5 tricks to make your job application stand out from all the other hopefuls
When applying for jobs it is important to use every opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience and that means maximising every application space a company gives you to make sure you stand out from the crowd and be successful in reaching the next stage. Lengthy CVs and letters are not the answer, so how do you make what you...
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Iris van Wees and Garciabello win big at Fashionclash Festival
Fashionclash held its eleventh edition last weekend. During the fashion festival, various prizes were awarded, including the Fashion Makes Sense Award 2019. This year, Iris van Wees, who also participated in Lichting 2019 earlier this year, and Garciabello were awarded prizes. Garciabello went home with the jury prize of 2,500 euros. Iris van...
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A beginner's guide to networking
Networking sounds like something we might have read about in a 1980s career management manual and as a result, some see it as an old fashioned concept that is too time-consuming and leads nowhere. However, it can still be extremely important to a person’s career development and an activity that shouldn’t be overlooked. Even at school, you are...
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Commercially relevant runway trends for Spring/Summer 2020 retail
As buyers and merchandisers prepare to look ahead to what the consumer will want for Spring, Stylus delivered its key call outs from the global catwalks during its Decoded Futures event in NYC. Here is what their forecasters have identified as the most commercially relevant trends for SS 2020. Images: Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors SS20, via...
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8 Brand-building tips from Decoded Future’s Look Ahead 2020
The cross-industry trend intelligence agency, Stylus, broke down trends in consumer shifts across 20+ industries at their annual NYC flagship event, the Decoded Summit, an event designed to promote education, networking and inspiration. FashionUnited compiled the important takeaways for brand builders everywhere. Right to rebel If 2019 was the...
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How to build a professional personal brand online
The idea of having a personal brand is not a new one, it's a concept that has been evident in the business world and entrepreneurship space for a while now, but over recent years it has become a factor for a wider audience who now see its potential and is the hot topic of conversation amongst students and young professionals. But why? What is it...
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Academy of Art University a commanding presence at NYFW
One of the few fashion schools to annually earn a runway spot in New York Fashion Week, and located on the opposite coast from the US industry hub, is the Academy of Art University, San Francisco. Nevertheless, it attracts an audience of fashion’s elite, lauded journalists from the old guard and colorful influencers from the new, while its...
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In Pictures: 2019 Exhibition of Parsons MFA Fashion Design & Society
Parsons MFA Fashion Design and Society held a reception at New York Fashion Week inaugurating its annual exhibition to showcase the thesis collections of 12 graduating designers through installations and a special collaboration with fragrance manufacturer the Robertet Group. Garments and portfolios were available to view while designers were on...
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Podcast: Nike Air Max Plus anniversary special
On the anniversary of Nike Air Max sneakers hitting shelves, UK6, with Jeanne Santoli, discusses why they love the sneakers. With the rise in streetwear popularity, sneakers have become not only the shoe of choice, but a statement and otfen used to spark nostalgia. Source: UK6 Podcast
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