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H&M contributes fashion looks to Met Gala

Although the Met Gala is most notable for its designer looks, it seems some of retail's biggest players also got in on the action. H&M designed custom-looks this year inspired by the Met Gala's theme "Heavenly bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" infusing both couture and religious works of art. Keeping the theme in mind, H&M used...

Retail

Cos Stores opens flagship in The Netherlands

Cos just opened a new flagship landing in The Netherlands. As a brand under H&M, the contemporary's brick-and-mortar officially branched out with this new concept in March 2018 in Haarlem. The store boasts 337 square meters and includes ready-to-wear apparel. The brick-and-mortar retails both menswear and womenswear, encompassing modern,...

Fashion

Erdem x H&M debut in LA with exclusive pop-up

Los Angeles - Recently, H&M announced its newest collaboration with Erdem. This past Wednesday, October 18, guests gathered at Ebell in Los Angeles for the launch as well as an exclusive pop-up. The space had been redecorated into an English botanical garden with plants surrounding the runway. The show included models such as Malgosia Bela, Alex...

Fashion

H&M announces first ever H&M Conscious Award recipient

This week, H&M just announced the honoree of their Variety of H&M Conscious Award. In partnership with Variety, the environmentally-conscious retailer just awarded Rita Ora for her outstanding philanthropic work. The announcement was made at the 2nd Annual Power of Young Hollywood Event. The event celebrates a group of individuals made up of...

Fashion

H&M to launch 4th of July and girl empowerment collection

H&M just announced their first ever collection for the Fourth of July. The themed collection will be available starting June 22 incorporating both American pride as well women empowerment. The collection includes apparel with an American-theme color palette of red, white and blue. The pieces include a denim jacket with an American flag print...

Schools

H&M Foundation rewards NYU professor for Global Change Award

The H&M Foundation has just awarded a professor for a new innovative process for nylon. Assistant Professor Miguel Modestino from NYU Tandon School of Engineering just received a 2017 Global Change Award from the organization. Along with his co-researcher, Sophia Haussener of the École Polytechnique Fédéral de Lausanne (EPFL), the two were...

Fashion

H&M Foundation rewards NYU professor for Global Change Award

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H&M recognizes new sustainable nylon process for a "zero-emissions" world

NYU Tandon School of Engineering Assistant Professor Miguel Modestino recently has discovered a game changer for the textile nylon. Used widely in the fashion industry, Modestino is proposing a method that eliminates using oil in the equation, which can ultimately help shift towards an overall more sustainable fashion and garment industry....

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The Atomics to release H&M Loves Coachella collection

Indio - H&M has announced its collaborative partner for this year’s Coachella collection. The collaboration, entitled H&M Loves Coachella, will tap the influence of music group The Atomics for a festival-inspired collection. The key pieces for womenswear include a sheer black lace dress, heart-shaped glasses, faux suede chokers, and a...

Business

EZ Worldwide Express emerges from bankruptcy after a year

EZ Worldwide Express and United Business Freight Forwarders just announced their exit of Chapter 11 bankruptcy after filing at the beginning of the year. The affiliated companies work with Forever 21, H&M stores, The Disney Stores, Phillips Van Heusen and Amazon. Both companies had entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January 2016. At the time, the...

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Freight carriers companies for Forever 21 and H&M emerge from bankruptcy

Two freight carriers who work with retail giants such as Forever 21, H&M, the Disney Shore, Amazon, and Phillips Van Heusen just emerged from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The two companies, EZ Worldwide Express and United Business Freight Forwarders, just announced the news on Friday. When the affiliated companies had first filed for bankruptcy at the...

Retail

H&M starts planning massive NY flagship for 2018

Swedish fast-fashion retailer H&M is planning to open a new flagship in New York. Landing at the Hudson Yards, the trendy fashion company is planning to open a boutique on Manhattan’s West Side. The Hudson Yards has been known favorably among locals as a retail and dining destination. The plaza currently includes more than 100 shops including...