Articles by Esmee Blaazer
Spotted on the runway: Colour of the year 2019, Living Coral
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Colour Institute Pantone has named Living Coral Colour of the Year 2019. “An animating and life-affirming shade of orange with a golden undertone”, also known as the colour Pantone 16-1546. The colour appeared on Pantone’s shortlist for spring/summer 2019, based on the colours that appeared on the New York Fashion Week catwalk. Pantone 16-1546...
Spotted on the NYFW catwalk: Pantone’s “empowering” colors
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Earlier this week, Pantone shared the top 12 shades it predicted fashion designers to use in their Spring/Summer 2019 collections. In its biannual report, Pantone forecasted the colors of the season to be “empowering” and full of “confidence and spirit”. ...And they were right. FashionUnited spotted all of Pantone’s predicted colors on the...
Recap: Copenhagen Fashion Week, Spring/Summer 2019
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After New York, London, Milan and Paris, it was time for Copenhagen to host its fashion week, earlier this month. Curious about what happened there? FashionUnited highlights three brands you should know. Blanche: sustainable denim Blanche is an “eco-conscious” women’s denim label launched last year in Copenhagen by Mette Fredin and Melissa Bech....
In pictures: eye-catching advertising campaigns fall/winter 2018/19
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Beyoncé will make her fourth appearance on the cover of American Vogue, this time gracing the coveted September issue. The Queen Bey was even granted “unprecedented control” from Vogue editor Anna Wintour over the cover’s photoshoot and self-written article, as reported by Forbes. The pop-star also handpicked her photographer, Tyler Mitchell,...
Spotted on the Catwalk: Key Fashion Colours for SS/18
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London - Now that 2018 has officially begun, the new fashion season is imminent. Although it may still feel a lot like winter in most of the Western Hemisphere, the start of the Spring/Summer 2018 season is just around the corner, which means its time for a splash of colour. But which colours will lead the way for Spring 2018? The Pantone Colour...
In Pictures: 8 things to expect from Erdem X H&M
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Erdem, one of London Fashion Week's favorites, was announced earlier this year as H&M’s latest designer collaboration. Teased by the Erdem x H&M trailer, directed by Baz Luhrmann, the collection is set to be filled with feminine womenswear, accessories and a menswear collection. "> Whilst awaiting further details, FashionUnited has gathered...
Spotted on the catwalk: Pantone x Prince Purple
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Retailers attempt to shift previous’ season pieces with final reduction sales, as they prepare for the arrival of new Autumn/Winter collections. Set to be filled with with millennial reds and pinks, sometimes a combination of the two, the colour in focus for this season’s collections is distinctly purple though. Inextricably linked to the late...
Menswear designer to watch out for: Paul Helbers
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For years, Paul Helbers was among the top menswear designers, working for brands like Louis Vuitton and Martin Margiela. Last year he took a step back and launched his own menswear line ‘Helbers’. His first two collections have been well-received by major fashion retailers in France, the United Kingdom and the United States. ”It isn’t possible...
A virtual look inside House of Denim | Denim City
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House of Denim is the first platform of its kind, dedicated craftsmanship and innovation in the denim industry. The headquarters of this Dutch knowledge institute, Denim City, is located in De Hallen: a hotspot in the Western part of Amsterdam. Denim City houses its own jean workshop, a laundry 'Blue Lab', an archive and even a store....
A virtual look inside House of Denim | Denim City
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House of Denim is the first platform of its kind, dedicated craftsmanship and innovation in the denim industry. The headquarters of this Dutch knowledge institute, Denim City, is located in De Hallen: a hotspot in the Western part of Amsterdam. Denim City houses its own jean workshop, a laundry 'Blue Lab', an archive and even a store....