Articles by Caitlyn Terra
Caitlyn Terra studied Journalism in Utrecht and has been working as a fashion journalist for FashionUnited Benelux since 2017. Since 2022, she is also the Managing Editor for FashionUnited's Benelux editorial team. Caitlyn is a news hunter at heart and is not afraid to sink her teeth into a story. She alternates between CEO interviews, reports, daily news and long investigative stories. She places extra importance on the themes of inclusivity and accessibility.
Nicolas di Felice steps down as creative director of Courrèges
Belgian designer Nicolas di Felice is parting ways with fashion house Courrèges. He was at the creative helm of the brand for five years and will now focus on other projects, as he announced on his personal Instagram page. In his post, di Felice mentioned that the fashion house needed to be rebuilt. His first collection, shown in March 2021, was...
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Dutch roots, London elegance: Fashion brand Baukjen on its expansion into the European market
London-based fashion brand Baukjen, co-founded by Baukjen de Swaan Arons and Geoff van Sonsbeeck, is expanding its European presence with a new Dutch webshop. The brand, which holds a B Corp score of 153.6 and received the United Nations Climate Action Award, combines British influences with the founders' Dutch heritage. The brand has now...
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Meryll Rogge makes a colourful Marni debut with respect for the archives
A significant moment in the career of Belgian designer Meryll Rogge. After working for Dries van Noten and her own eponymous brand, she now heads the Italian luxury fashion house Marni. Both the fashion house and the designer appreciate colourful and unexpected combinations, which Rogge's debut collection was full of. “Echoes of the known and...
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Capri Holdings appoints Tyler Reddien as CFO and COO
Tyler Reddien has been appointed as both chief financial officer and chief operating officer at American fashion group Capri Holdings. Reddien will start in the position on March 30, 2026, according to the press release. Reddien previously served as CFO at The Body Shop. His prior experience includes various financial roles at Natura & Co...
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Circulose reopens Sundsvall factory following strategic restructuring
Swedish textile innovator Circulose has announced the restart of its commercial-scale production plant in Ortviken, Sundsvall. The facility, which is the world’s first industrial-scale chemical textile recycling plant, is scheduled to resume the manufacture of its signature recycled pulp in the fourth quarter of 2026. The restart follows a...
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Ace & Tate acquires Spanish brand Project Lobster
Dutch eyewear specialist Ace & Tate has made an acquisition. The company has acquired its Spanish counterpart, Project Lobster, as announced in a press release. The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed. Project Lobster has stores in Valencia, Barcelona and Madrid. The brand offers both sunglasses and prescription glasses, but at...
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The Fabricant receives European support for AI project to improve fashion industry
The European Union is providing financial support to the Amsterdam-based fashion-tech company The Fabricant for the development of an AI-driven initiative. In collaboration with the University of the Arts London (UAL), the Image to Pattern project focuses on automating the conversion of design sketches into production-ready patterns, according...
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G-Star announces ‘strategic restructuring’, 75 jobs to be cut
Dutch fashion brand G-Star is restructuring. With this move, the company aims to anticipate changing market dynamics, according to a press release. This is intended to create a stronger foundation for long-term growth and lasting brand relevance. The brand reports that its business operations will be simplified and that it aims to move faster...
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8 Questions about Hypedrop: Bestseller's new innovative wholesale brand
Danish fashion group Bestseller is introducing a new brand specifically for wholesale: Hypedrop. The brand has an innovative setup, with a small weekly drop of 10 to 15 items that retailers can purchase within a 72-hour window. The ordering window then closes, and the items are delivered within six weeks. This provides retailers with a quick way...
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4 SS27 fashion trends that help consumers resist unrest and AI
Starting a new year with fresh inspiration is always a positive beginning. Trend forecaster Christine Boland provided just that with her forecast for spring/summer 2027. She identified four key movements, and FashionUnited presents the highlights. Following dynamics: weightless volume, abundant pleats and ‘nothing stiff’ Boland always frames her...
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