From Met Gala Statements to Fast Fashion Feuds: Inside This Week in Fashion

Welcome to the latest edition of FashionUnited Insider! Your trusted source for the week’s essential fashion news, executive insights, industry trends, and career opportunities. Designed for fashion professionals, this newsletter delivers the insights you need to navigate the ever-evolving fashion landscape.

❗Breaking News: Power Plays and Cultural Moments You Can’t Miss

• Met Gala 2025: Black Dandyism Steals the Spotlight The fashion world turned its eyes to the Met Gala this week, where stars redefined elegance through the lens of Black dandyism. A cultural celebration—or a calculated shift in narrative? Read more

• Shein vs. Vestiaire: The Battle That Goes Beyond Fast Fashion It’s not just a clash of business models—it’s an ideological war. As Shein and Vestiaire Collective face off, deeper questions emerge about sustainability, ethics, and the future of fashion consumption. Explore the story

📊 Executive Insights: Key Shifts Driving Global Strategy

• Luxury Retail Rebounds: Openings Up, Rents Rising Again 2025 is shaping up to be a comeback year for luxury retail, with flagship openings on the rise and prime locations heating up. But who’s really winning in this high-stakes race? Get the full report

• End of U.S. Customs Exemptions Reshuffles the Fast Fashion Deck Temu, Shein, and AliExpress face new hurdles as the U.S. ends duty-free exemptions for small packages. A game-changer for cross-border commerce? Read the analysis

• Who’s Really Leading on Luxury’s Sustainability Goals? From circular fashion to emissions targets, top luxury groups are declaring their ambitions. But which names are walking the talk—and which are falling behind? See the breakdown

🌍 Trend Insights: The Style Signals Defining What’s Next

• Kaia Gerber Joins MANGO —A Strategic Match for a New Audience? Kaia Gerber is the latest face of Mango, marking a calculated shift toward youth appeal and fashion credibility. Could this be the brand’s boldest move yet? See the campaign

• Wedding Fashion 2025: The New Rules of Romance From sculptural silhouettes to dramatic veils, bridalwear is having a moment. These five wedding trends are set to redefine aisle style. Explore the trends

📌 Featured Career Opportunities in Fashion

Looking to level up your career? These roles offer the perfect next step:

🔹 HOKA – Jr. Account Executive (Remote, California) Step into a role at the intersection of sport, innovation, and brand-building. Apply now

🔹 SNIPES – Marketing Manager (Cologne, Germany) Bring your creative marketing ideas to a global sneaker and streetwear leader. Explore the role

🔹 KARL LAGERFELD – Creative Producer (Amsterdam HQ) Be part of the iconic fashion house’s storytelling engine. See the details

🔹 Mytheresa – Head of Marketing Intelligence (London, UK) Lead data-driven decision making at one of luxury’s biggest online players. Find out more