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Why jewellery Is taking centre stage in festival season

As the summer festival season unfolds, the fashion industry once again turns its attention to the proving ground of trend experimentation: the music field. But while wellington boots and crochet tops are a given, it’s jewellery that’s quietly becoming the most expressive—and commercially potent—layer of the look. Pandora UK’s latest study on...

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Rixo unveils accessories collaboration with Dragon Diffusion

British vintage-inspired fashion brand Rixo has unveiled an accessories collaboration with Dragon Diffusion, celebrating the art of traditional weaving. The seven-piece limited-edition collection is currently available for pre-order on Rixo’s website, ahead of its launch on May 12 and features belts and handbags crafted from leather. Orlagh...

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Marie Marie's innovative approach: Combining commerce and community in fashion

An idea that spiraled out of control. “If I knew three years ago what I know now, I would have done things differently,” says Marthe de Groot, the driving force behind Dutch accessory brand Marie Marie. Marketing was barely necessary for her crocheted bags, as within no time, department stores De Bijenkorf (Selfridges Group) and Bonmarché came...

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FW25 top accessory: Ties and neck scarves

When the fw25 runway season ended mid-March it became clear that when it came to neckwear, two specific types stood out from the crowd, menswear-inspired ties and fancy neck scarves. Women wearing a traditionally male accessory like a tie can be traced back to the nineteenth century and is thought to symbolize empowerment and confidence. The New...

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Chanel acquires 20 percent stake in Leo France

French fashion house Chanel has acquired a 20 percent in Florentine label Leo France SpA, a company specialising in the production of costume jewellery and metal accessories. The acquisition pertains to Leo France's capital, according to corporate records, 20 percent of which is now held by the French luxury house. In 2023, Leo France reported a...

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LVMH Watch Week 2025: An edition between New York and Paris

LVMH Watch Week is back for its sixth edition. This year, the show exhibiting the luxury group's new watchmaking products is being held in two major cities: New York and Paris. After Dubai and Singapore, then Miami in 2024, LVMH has chosen New York and Paris to present the new watchmaking products of nine of its brands to the press. In New York,...

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Rethinking desirability: Luxury brands face the decline of the it-bag

Within two years, purchases of luxury handbags are projected to decrease by 13.69 percent. This figure, revealed by a recent study from The Independents, highlights a radical shift: while this chic accessory was previously attributed with the power to confer a certain status, this status is no longer solely represented by an object or a price,...

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Lilly Pulitzer teams up with accessory designer Lele Sadoughi for Valentine’s Day collection

Lifestyle brand Lilly Pulitzer has partnered with accessory designer Lele Sadoughi to create a new, limited-edition collection for Valentine’s Day, Lilly x Lele, in honor of its 65th anniversary. A long-time friend of the brand, the Valentine Day’s collection marks the second collaboration between the two and includes six pieces that aim to...

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Radley London confirms new design director

British handbag and accessories brand Radley London has confirmed the appointment of Fernando Soriano Iglesias as its new design director. Soriano Iglesias, who started at Radley in August 2024, has been tasked with presenting a “refined vision for the brand,” and will present his first collection for autumn/winter 2025 in August this year. The...

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Strathberry unveils collaboration with Shrimps

Scottish luxury leather goods brand Strathberry has unveiled a collection with London fashion label Shrimps, designed in collaboration with founder Hannah Weiland. The limited-edition Strathberry x Shrimps capsule collection launches on September 18 and combines the witty and whimsical design eccentricities of Shrimps with the architecturally...

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SS25 trends: The key accessories from Copenhagen Fashion Week

From August 5 to August 9, Copenhagen Fashion Week unveiled the Spring/Summer 2025 collections from Scandinavian and international designers. FashionUnited recaps the most striking accessories. The bandana Worn on the head, around the neck, or on the wrist, the pointed bandana brightened a myriad of Danish shows this season. From left to right:...

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SS25 Key item accessories report: Headgear, belts and ties

The number of micro-trends spawned by social media platforms, including ‘Coastal Grandmother’, ‘Eclectic Grandpa’, ‘Quiet Luxury’ and ‘Tenniscore’ seem endless and somewhat surprisingly long lasting. It also means that any retail assortment will require a wide variety of accessories for the Spring/Summer 25 season. Classic or reworked...