Fashion

Beanpole moves into sustainable fashion
Sustainability is living up to its billing as a key word for 2020, as brands across the fashion industry are finding innovative ways to use eco-friendly materials. Designer Sebastian de Neubourg’s w.r.yuma label, for example, has been able to 3D print sunglasses out of plastic waste. Fellow designer Stella McCartney is also a fan of

How to increase your chance of having a happy Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day, that day of romance and confessions of love, is almost upon us. It’s time to think about how you want to show your loved one how you feel about them. Here are some new Valentine’s Day gift ideas, both of the edible and inedible variety, with original twists

The need for a ‘reason’ that conforms with consumers’ outlook and beliefs
The economy is expected to recover slightly this year, but fashion firms will find it hard to achieve positive results if they fail to properly respond in ways that match the changing outlook of consumers. This is the view of the director of the Samsung Fashion Institute (SFI), Lim Ji-yeon,

Juun.J breaks the leather stereotype with an homage to ATOMAGE
Whatever image you have of leather in fashion, it may be time for a rethink based on Korean brand Juun.J’s recent Paris showcase. A few months after its last stop in the French capital, the Samsung C&T Fashion Group label was back dazzling the Ecole de Medecine on Dec. 17 with a

Back to blue: Make the most of the Pantone Color of the Year 2020
We need some soothing Classic Blue in our lives, according to the highly influential Pantone Color of the Year for 2020. Guided by global trends, Pantone describes this color as a timeless and enduring hue that’s “suggestive of the sky at dusk.” Experts at the Pantone Color Institute chose Classic Blue

Make Christmas shopping easy with these ideas
It’s that unmistakable time once again, when the year nears its end and people flutter about buying gifts. Just thinking about what to choose for that special someone can be stressful, but we’re here to offer some on-trend ideas for the whole family. You might like some of them so