Parsons Paris, the European campus of The New School’s world-renowned Parsons School of Design, has initiated a new online course for high school students, Inside the Business of Fashion and Luxury, a behind-the-scenes learning journey into the fashion industry. The course is being offered in two- or four-week sessions to suit students’ academic schedules.Pic: Parsons ParisExploring the compelling history, trends, and culture of fashion, the multidisciplinary course is taught by acclaimed facult

Net sales of G-III Apparel Group for third quarter of fiscal 2020 ending October 31, 2019, increased 5.2 per cent to $1.13 billion from $1.07 billion in same period last year. The company reported GAAP net income for Q3 of $95.4 million, or $1.97 per diluted share, compared to $94.0 million, or $1.86 per diluted share, in prior year’s comparable period.“We are pleased to report third quarter results that exceeded our bottom-line expectations. We maintained good momentum in our wholesale business

Brussels - During the biannual Color Trend Seminar, trend and colour forecaster Hilde Francq of studio Francq Colors identified the latest social trends and the corresponding colours for summer 2021. FashionUnited attended and brings you the main takeaways from the talk."Trends are important to determine your course as a brand," said Hilde Francq. "Different scenarios have to be thought of - there is no fixed future, every trend has an antitrend. A brand should also know if it is

Textile designers representing universities from the UK, Pakistan and Switzerland have been selected as the winners of the second “New & Next university competition”, part of Heimtextil to be held during January 7-10, 2020. There were 18 international submissions in the competition. The “New & Next university competition” was launched at the last event.Pic: Heimtextil MessefrankfurtFollowing the successful launch of the “New & Next university competition” at the last event, the 50th

Centric Brands, a leading lifestyle brands collective, has announced the appointment of Pamela Gill Alabaster as chief marketing officer, reporting to Jason Rabin, chief executive officer. Centric Brands designs, sources, markets, and sells high quality products in the kids, men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, beauty, and entertainment segments.Pic: Centric BrandsAs a member of the executive leadership team, Alabaster will oversee the corporate marketing and communications functions. In this

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced initial catwalk schedule for public-facing shows at London Fashion Week (LFW) February 2020. Temperley London & De La Vali will both be hosting catwalk shows on February 15-16. Ticket holders will also get access to talks and panel discussions with key industry figures, who will share insight to fashion industry.Pic: London Fashion WeekLondon Fashion Week September 2019 was the first international fashion week to open its doors to a wider publi

The Laboratory, an innovation hub within H&M Group, will continue to explore new circular business models and challenge the way of thinking within the company. By testing new circular business models and putting customer in the heart of what the company does, H&M hopes to accommodate new customer behavior and enable more sustainable choices.Pic: H&M“For us, it’s essential to stay relevant and evolve with our customers. We also need to identify the key areas that will disrupt our indu

India’s luxury products rental store Rent It Bae has acquired peer fashion rental services start-up Flyrobe to consolidate its operations, ramp up its omni-channel footprint and tap the overseas market. Both businesses are being merged and will operate under the brand Flyrobe, according to AARK World Pvt Ltd, which owns and operates Rent It Bae.Pic: Rent It BaeThe combined business is being valued at ₹60 crore, Aanchal Saini, former chief executive officer (CEO) of Rent It Bae and the new CEO of

H&M has officially joined the clothing rental game. The fast fashion brand has reopened its Stockholm Sergels Torg flagship after a major refurbishment, and with it, the pilot of the company's clothing rental service.Members of H&M's customer loyalty program can rent selected skirts and dresses from the brand's Conscious Exclusive collections when visiting the Sergels Torg store. The company explainedthat customers will be able to book an appointment with a stylist in order t

Central Saint Martins' MA Fashion students collaborated on a sketch that became a garment in Alexander McQueen’s SS20 collection. When the McQueen flagship opened in London, MA Fashion Womenswear Pathway tutor, Julie Verhoeven, brought students to its archive and exhibition space to experience a drawing class in situ. The students gathered around to sketch an Ophelia dress and interacted with Verhoeven’s exercises. She challenged them to work in different ways, taping charcoal to the ends of