December is the
month to reflect on the year and look forward to the new one ahead.
FashionUnited takes a look at important fashion image of 2019: the year in
fashion photos.
Vegan Fashion Week makes its debut in Los Angeles
Vegan Fashion Week makes its debut in February. The event, which
highlights designers who produce animal-free products, . “I’ve created a
collective catwalk featuring curated designer items from around the world
to show that vegan alternatives are ethical, sustainable and better,” said
organizer Emmanuelle Rienda. “We showed Pinatex, pineapple leather, apple
leather, eco-friendly fake Ecopel fur, fake wool, corks ‘exotic skins’ and
much more.”
Erik Frenken wins Mode Stipendium 2019
Recognition for Erik Frenken in April: The designer is the winner of the Mode
Stipendium, the most important fashion award in the Netherlands.
Frenken receives the prize in the Amsterdam NewWerktheater, from the hands
of his predecessor Bas Kosters. The prize is accompanied by a cash prize of
50,000 euros, which will give the designer the opportunity to further
develop himself artistically and professionally.
Kim Kardashian in ‘wetlook’ dress Thierry Mugler
At the Met Gala 2019 with the theme ‘Camp:Notes on Fashion’, Kim Kardashian West wears a ‘wet look’ dress by Thierry Mugler
with wasp waist.
via Catwalkpictures.com
Jacquemus shows in lavender fields in the French Provence
The most Instagrammable show set of the year? Who knows? The lavender
fields in the French Provence as show decor of the Jacquemus spring/summer
2020 show (also the 10th anniversary of the French fashion house),
delivered in any case beautiful pictures.
Rememoration ‘Karl for Ever’
Big names from the fashion industry and famous fans come together in
June.
for the commemoration of the late Karl Lagerfeld. The American
singer
Pharrell Williams, actresses Helen Mirren and Tilda Swinton, picturing
artist Jeff Koons, designers Valentino and Stella McCartney and models
Claudia Schiffer, Gigi Hadid, Carla Bruni and Monica Bellucci are present.
at the Grand Palais, the place where Lagerfeld hosts its most spectacular
Chanel shows
organized. Quite a turnout for the man who stated that he was
“would rather die” than stop designing.
J.Lo shows Versace jungle dress
A special finale to the Versace spring/summer 2020 show at Milan Fashion
Week. Jennifer Lopez appears on the catwalk in the iconic Versace jungle
dress with navel-deep cleavage. Once again it will be a trending
topic.
Stigter.
Ronald van der Kemp on AFW
Ronald van der Kemp shows at the opening night of
Amsterdam Fashion Week in September. Models come from all sides of the
Museumplein; by bike, motorbike and in an old-timer convertible, dressed in
RVDK’s Wardrobe 10 collection. Guests watch the grand entrances as they
drink from the garden of Moco (museum).
Savage X Fenty NYFW show spectacle
The Savage X Fenty lingerie show in September is one of the most
discussed show moments of New York Fashion Week. Making (and sharing)
images is forbidden, as the event will be exclusively streamed on Amazon
Prime days later. The show spectacle with live song and dance performances,
stars and top models celebrating diversity and inclusiveness is praised by
the general public and the media.
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Hudson’s Bay widens losses, departs from short stint in the
Netherlands
Canadian department store Hudson’s Bay . The department stores
will close at the end of the year, although the judge recently ruled that
Hudson’s Bay should keep the stores in Amsterdam and Breda open longer.
The fall of Victoria’s Secret fashion show
Lingerie company Victoria’s Secret confirms to stop the annual lingerie
show in November. The show was struggling with declining interest and was
labeled as outdated.
Text from this article was taken from previously published articles by editors
Natasja Admiral, Caitlyn Terra and AFP. Originally publushed on Fashionunited.NL, selection and editing: Esmée
Blaazer.
Homepage photo commemoration ‘Karl For Ever’: Christophe
Archambault / AFP