Science and fashion don't always go hand in hand, but sometimes it takes a little bit of lab work to solve a longstanding style problem. Like at Cornell University, where researchers are devoting their energies to solving the age-old knockoff problem—as in trying to find a way to detect counterfeit designer handbags. Which brands are the scientists working for? Well, think of all the fake bags you see everywhere—perhaps Louis Vuitton, Prada, Kate Spade, or Coach? "You know which brands you se

Womenswear tradeshow Pure London is to play host to more than 35 sought after French brands as the show announces that France is to be the ‘country focus’ at its upcoming autumn 14 edition. The French brands, will span across womenswear, accessories, footwear and lingerie, and will be housed in the both the newly-formed Agenda section, geared to bring together the best in understated sophistication with fashion-forward hero pieces, as well as throughout other areas of the show. Brands that wi

Sexy Shoes – Returning for her third consecutive season as the face of Stuart Weitzman, Kate Moss strips down to an oversized shirt and a bodysuit for the spring 2014 advertisements. Short on location in St. Tropez by Mario Testino, Kate exudes pure seduction in the sun-kissed black and white images. In the campaign, Kate wears the Nudist and Accent heel styles. Source: Fashion Gone Rogue.

Pretty Metallic – Sparkle, shine, shimmer. New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and that means it’s the perfect time to buy a metallic dress. Whether rocking rich brocades or flirty sequins, let yourself take the spotlight in these seven metallic dresses for party season. Stand out from the crowd in a mix of mesh and silver metallic sequined accents. Future Calls Sequin Dress available at Nasty Gal for $82.00 Get your shine on in a gold metallic dress with a ladylike silhouette. ABS

Retailers including John Lewis and Marks & Spencer are embracing new technology, including mobile point-of-sale tablets, Google mapping and enhanced self-service terminals in a bid to make shopping even more convenient for its customers. Department store John Lewis is trialling mobile point-of-sale over the Christmas period in three stores, Cheadle, Brent Cross and Peter Jones, as it embraces its use of shopping technology. Each store will use transactional tablets that allow customers t

Burberry's New Look – For Burberry's spring-summer 2014 campaign, the English luxury brand taps a cast of British models and talent including former Prada face Malaika Firth as well as Jean Campbell Bower, Leo Dobson, Matilda Lowther, Neelam Johan and Callum Ball. The group poses for Mario Testino in the designs of Christopher Bailey including laces, cashmere and a pastel color palette. Source: Fashion Gone Rogue.

Essential Winter Shoes: Black Ankle Boots Wear ankle boots with black skinny jeans during the week or a miniskirt and top for a night out with the girls. Essential Winter Shoes: Stylish Sneakers Fashion meets function in the form of a cute kick-around shoe. Essential Winter Shoes: Brown Riding Boots Tuck a pair of skinny blue or gray jeans into these riding boots for a chic running-errands look on the weekend. Essential Winter Shoes: Classic Flats These flats will come in hand

Denim and apparel brand G-Star Raw has launched a new retail concept on Oxford Street in London with a minimalistic and “museum-feel” flagship store as it continues to evolve the way it sells jeans. FashionUnited was given an exclusive tour of the new 470 metre squared flagship, the brand’s fourth store in the city, by G-Star Raw’s brand director Remco de Nijs who described the new concept as “deleting the noise” to “focus on the product”. The conceptual retail space has a clutter-free approa

This is the second part of 'Clash of the Fashion Titans,' an ongoing series from FashionUnited that compares key fashion retailers from around the world. H&M and Forever 21 are two fast-fashion retailers who have won over fans across the globe with their affordable and stylish collections, and are poised to capitalize on the growing potential in international markets. Internationalisation is a top priority for European and American fashion retailers alike. One leading fast-fashion retaile

Kate for ElevenParis – For its spring 2014 advertising campaign, ElevenParis gets a new face and the results are super. The legendary Kate Moss poses for in a colorful set of images lensed by Craig McDean. Fresh off her much buzzed about Playboy shoot, Kate looks as elegant and cool as ever in a motorcycle jacket and electric blue look with a distressed treatment. ElevenParis founders Dan Cohen & Oriel Bensimho say this about the casting, ”Kate Moss was a natural choice to be the new face of