Articles by Caitlyn Terra
Dutch denim talent programme funded by PVH Foundation opts for guild structure
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The world is bursting with talent if you know where to look. These talents need to be nurtured and given space to develop, space that is not always available in the traditional educational system. Denim talents now have a place to go: The House of Denim Talent Incubator Programme. The programme is supported by the PVH Foundation, the foundation...
Frasers Group buys back part of Matches' intellectual property
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Frasers Group has acquired part of the intellectual property of Matches Fashion Limited, according to a statement from the Sports Direct owner. The deal is notable because earlier this year Frasers placed Matches in receivership and closed the doors of the e-tailer. The press release stressed that only part of the intellectual property has been...
Kingpins Amsterdam through the eyes of three denim buyers
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International denim sourcing fair Kingpins is a regular fixture for many denim professionals. So too for buyers from Butcher of Blue, Kuyichi and Jeans Centre. What are their reasons for visiting the Amsterdam edition, what sort of things do they hope to find at Kingpins and what have they already spotted at the fair? For all three buyers we...
Mary Katrantzou appointed accessories creative director Bulgari
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Greek designer Mary Katrantzou has been appointed as the first creative director for leather goods and accessories at Bulgari. Katrantzou announced the news herself on her Instagram page. She will also continue to work at her own eponymous brand. The position is newly created by Bulgari, yet Katrantzou has been linked to the label before through...
Shein doubles profits to two billion dollars
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Chinese giant Shein has reportedly doubled its profits to two billion dollars, according to The Financial Times which cited sources close to the company. Shein itself has not yet responded to the media reports. Not only did profits rise significantly, sales also showed an increase. Turnover is said to have come to 45 billion dollars last year....
Is RFID the solution to the obstacles in retail’s self-scanning checkouts?
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Self-scanners in retail divide opinion, both among consumers and experts. Some are fans because it reduces contact with shop assistants and is generally faster, while others find it a source of frustration. In addition, shoplifting lurks among the self-scanning checkouts and, according to experts, it is even a growing problem. While...
New home base fuels ongoing evolution of ITS Contest format
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The 2023/24 edition of the ITS Contest (International Talent Support) took place in March 2024 in a revamped format. Finalists not only stood the chance to win an array of prizes but were also welcomed for a week-long stint in Trieste, the new home of ITS. Since 2023, International Talent Support has found its physical base in the city,...
Deeply moved: Momoka Sato wins grand prize at ITS Contest 2023
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The winners of the ITS (International Talent Support) Contest 2023 have been announced. While Japanese designer Momoka Sato went home with the grand prize ITS Arcadamy Award, this year's Jury Special Award was divided between two finalists: Ju Bao and Richard Fairbey. A total of 13 awards were distributed throughout the event in Trieste, Italy,...
Timeline: Dries van Noten’s career in a nutshell
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The end of an era: Dries van Noten is stepping down as creative director at his eponymous fashion house, and the search for his successor has already begun. FashionUnited presents a little refresher when it comes to Van Noten's career. 1958 Dries van Noten is born in Antwerp into a family of tailors. 1977 Van Noten attends the Royal Academy of...
Belgian designer Dries van Noten to step down
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Belgian designer Dries van Noten is preparing to step down as creative director at his own eponymous fashion house in June following the showing of his final collection for the SS25 season in Paris. "I have been preparing for this moment for some time and I feel it is time to leave room for a new generation of talents to bring their vision to...