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Lilly Pulitzer hosts first runway show in nearly 20 years, marking the return of its menswear line

Lilly Pulitzer made its return to the catwalk last week, hosting its first runway show in nearly two decades while marking the revival of its menswear line. In honor of the brand’s 65th anniversary, Lilly Pulitzer hosted an exclusive fashion show at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach, Florida, the past weekend. The event...

Fashion |In Pictures Featured

Wedding brand Revelry expands into menswear

Revelry, the direct-to-consumer wedding brand known for its made-to-order women’s bridesmaid dresses, is expanding into menswear to dress groomsmen. The new Revelry menswear collection, launching to the public in December, will offer made-to-measure suits, including vests, suit jackets, and pants, designed to complement the e-commerce brand’s...

People

Robert Talbott appoints SVP of brand development

American heritage menswear brand Robert Talbott has named menswear veteran James Watson as its new senior vice president of brand development as part of its ongoing relaunch. Watson, who has more than two decades of experience in multi-channel retailing and a proven track record in luxury brand positioning, has been brought in to drive the brand...

Fashion Featured

Labels to watch: ‘Happy brands’ - children’s clothing for adults

Children’s clothing is not only cute but often also funny, comfortable and puts the wearer in a good mood. No wonder then that the question arises ‘Why isn’t this available in adult sizes too?’ If you have had enough of drab adult clothes in the usual grey, black and blue tones, the three ‘happy brands’ that FashionUnited is featuring below will...

Fashion |In Pictures

Soeur debuts first-ever menswear collection

Parisian womenswear brand Soeur has launched its first-ever menswear collection focusing on “timeless yet modern pieces”. The capsule collection is called Frère, a brother line to its main womenswear brand, as Soeur means sister in French and Frère brother. The 20-piece collection draws inspiration from the idea of how getting dressed is a...

Fairs

MM6 Maison Margiela: Next guest brand at Pitti Uomo

Trade fair organiser Pitti Immagine has announced the next guest brand for its men’s fashion fair Pitti Uomo: MM6 Maison Margiela. The avant-garde label is presenting a men's collection designed exclusively for the fair, Pitti Immagine revealed on Thursday, which will be shown during the upcoming Pitti Uomo, set to take place from January 14 to...

Business

Macy’s launches new private menswear brand Mode of One

US department store Macy’s has launched a new contemporary menswear brand, Mode of One, as part of ongoing efforts to reimagine its private brand portfolio. The line, which is available on Macy’s e-commerce site, its mobile app and in nationwide stores, was created over a two year span of concepting and designing, reflecting what the company...

Fashion

Coofandy and Ekouaer to make New York Fashion Week debut

Menswear brand Coofandy and women's sleepwear label Ekouaer will debut at New York Fashion Week to kickstart its global expansion. The two brands will host a joint catwalk showcase at Cipriani 25 Broadway on September 8, including 40 looks from Coofandy and 20 womenswear looks from Ekouaer. This will include looks designed by Italian graphic...

Retail

Departamento opens new store in downtown, Los Angeles

Luxury men’s multi-brand retailer Departamento has opened its latest storefront in Los Angeles, California. The new store, located within the iconic architectural retail enclave Signal in downtown Los Angeles, was designed by LA-based firm 22RE. Similar to the retailer's existing storefront, customers access the store through a concealed...

Business|Interview Featured

German menswear label Digel: We expect a pre-order increase of 10 percent

At Digel, things are now going well with orders in Düsseldorf. The Nagold-based menswear specialist already saw initial trends at the Italian menswear fair Pitti Uomo and in France, where the dates had to be brought forward because of the Olympic Games. Despite a difficult overall situation, Managing Director Jochen Digel and Philippe Célény,...

Business|Interview

Denmark-based Gabba eyes UK market for expansion

Gabba is aiming for growth after a dip in sales last year and is looking to reach new markets. The Danish denim specialist is making a big international push, as recently demonstrated with its “Kiosk” at Pitti Uomo. Germany is the strongest market for the brand, accounting for 30 percent of total sales. This is due to the brand’s focus on...

Fashion

Runway Models Who Walked The Most SS25 Menswear Shows

Creative directors, stylists, hair and make-up artists, lighting directors and design directors: to coin a phrase, ‘it takes a village’ to stage a fashion show. When it comes to which models walk the runway, it’s the casting directors who make the crucial decisions. Although these decision-makers are not household names, they wield great power...