Articles by Caitlyn Terra
Denim Deal rolls out: First Germany, now France, soon worldwide
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Back in 2020, a global group of industry leaders came together to sign a 'Denim Deal' committed to closing the denim loop. Now, following the opening of a regional 'Germany Hub' in September 2024 - as part of efforts to establish an ecosystem associated to the Denim Deal 2.0 - a new location is set to also launch in France on October 16....
Exhibition shows creativity and craftsmanship of Moroccan fashion designers
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"We do not want to reinforce stereotypes," says Ninke Bloemberg from the curatorial team of the exhibition 'MOḌA - Moroccan Fashion Statements'. For those looking to explore new facets of Muslim fashion and willing to broaden their perspective, the exhibition at the Centraal Museum in Utrecht, the Netherlands, is not to be missed. This...
Shein outlets are appearing on high streets, but are not from the Chinese giant
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Apparent Shein outlet stores have begun appearing on several shopping streets in both Spain and the Netherlands, the most recent popping up in Arnhem, Breda and The Hague. Yet, while seemingly operating under the same name, they are not from the Chinese fast fashion giant, a spokesperson for Shein emphasised to FashionUnited. Earlier this year,...
Mexx owner RNF Group acquired by HVEG Fashion Group
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Two Dutch fashion groups are joining forces: RNF Group is being acquired by HVEG Fashion Group, the parties announced in a press release. The acquisition still has to be approved by the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets. RNF Group owns, among others, Mexx, Fred de la Bretoniere and Shabbies. It also has licenses for the development and...
In Pictures: The first Dries van Noten show without Dries
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It was the moment everyone knew was coming: The first Dries van Noten show without the eponymous designer taking a bow at the end. Van Noten wasn’t entirely absent, however, as he had been subtly present to support the design team, various media reported prior to the event. The designer announced his retirement earlier this year, and in June, he...
Alzheimer's socks: Dutch designer draws attention to the disease
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Dutch designer David Laport has teamed up with 'Team Alzheimer' and designed Alzheimer socks The collaboration is intended to raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, the collaborators said. "For the design of the Alzheimer's socks, I played with the fact that you often don't see from the outside that people with...
Belgian brand Bernadette opens temporary café during Paris Fashion Week
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Antwerp fashion label Bernadette has headed to Paris Fashion Week. The brand has opened two temporary cafés, as can be seen on the brand's Instagram page. Bernadette Antwerp can be found at two locations of Petibon Paris. The pop-up café can be found here from Tuesday 24 September until 2 October. The pop-ups are supposed to be designed to be a...
Ester Manas collaborates with lingerie brand Chantelle X
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Belgian label Ester Manas has unveiled a collaboration with French lingerie brand Chantelle X on the runway of Paris Fashion Week. The capsule collection is available to shop now online and in select boutiques. FashionUnited spoke to Renaud Cambuzat, global chief creative officer of Chantelle X. When did the paths of Chantelle X and Ester Manas...
'Yes, I do' exhibition breaks through clichés and reveals hidden stories
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A sea of white, an overdose of romance and clichés. That could be the image that sceptics have of an exhibition about 250 years of bridal fashion. Because how do you give the theme of bridal fashion depth, also for those who are not (yet) brides-to-be? Fortunately, the Fries Museum in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands, succeeds in doing so with flying...
Wolford announces 'comprehensive restructuring' in H1 results
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Wolford AG has gone through a tough period. As earnings continue to decline alongside other various challenges and disruptions, the company has said that restructuring has been made necessary, according to its latest financial update. Wolford's business model needs to be reinvented, the company reported, especially in production and...