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.
Andrea Rigogliosi named new CEO of Diesel
Diesel has appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO), reports Vogue Business. Andrea Rigogliosi was tipped for the top role at the Italian brand in autumn 2025, and his position has now reportedly been confirmed. Parent company OTB has not yet released a statement regarding the appointment. Rigogliosi is the brand's first CEO since Eraldo...
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Vingino Group CEO sees bright future after deal with US-based Centric Brands
The news of the acquisition of the Dutch Vingino Group only broke in early December 2025, but the deal had been in the works for months, as FashionUnited learned when speaking with group CEO Jan van den Berg. The American company Centric Brands is the new owner of the group and its brands, Vingino and Raizzed, following the acquisition of 100...
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New CCO for textile company Spinnova
Finnish material innovation company Spinnova is strengthening its management team with the appointment of Mikko Lassila as chief commercial officer (CCO). He will start in the position on April 15, 2026, according to the statement. “I am delighted to be part of the Spinnova team. The technology has enormous potential and a lot of progress has...
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In pictures: G-Star unveils first collection from new creative directors
Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh have officially made their debut as creative directors at G-Star. Their first collection was presented during a catwalk show in Amsterdam at the brand's international headquarters. Scroll down for the images. The catwalk show featured both womenswear and menswear. G-Star describes the show as an underscoring of...
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Restructuring at De Bijenkorf: scope of redundancies yet to be confirmed
Amsterdam - Dutch department store chain De Bijenkorf has announced a further restructuring, confirming a report by the daily newspaper Het Parool to FashionUnited. Positions are set to be cut at the company's head office and in its stores. The exact number of redundancies has not yet been disclosed. On Monday, employees and other company...
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Protest Sportswear acquires Swedish ski brand 8848 Altitude
Protest Sportswear has made an acquisition. The Dutch company announced just before the festive season that it is acquiring 8848 Altitude, a Swedish ski and outdoor brand. Protest Sportswear stated that the acquisition strengthens its position in the high-end technical winter sportswear segment. This move expands the Dutch company's portfolio....
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Poetcore, opera aesthetic and brooches: Key style predictions from Pinterest for 2026
At the end of each year, Pinterest delves into its platform's search queries to predict trends for the coming year. The inspiration platform has published Pinterest Predicts 2026, featuring a total of 21 trends across fashion, beauty, interiors, travel and food. FashionUnited outlines the fashion trends. Glamoratti Minimalism is scarce among...
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In pictures: G-Star introduces new store concept
Denim brand G-Star has debuted a new store concept in Ghent. The brand calls the new concept “a modern canvas for premium denim”, according to a company statement. The brand describes the store as “functional, architectural, artistic and anchored in denim expertise”. Inspiration was drawn from the G-Star headquarters in Amsterdam. The space...
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Jack & Jones opens first Belgian kidswear store
Danish menswear brand Jack & Jones has debuted its kidswear concept in Belgium. The brand has opened the world's first Jack & Jones Kids store in the Docks Bruxsel shopping centre. This kidswear concept specifically targets children aged eight to 16. Jack & Jones describes the target audience as “young denim fanatics”. "With the opening of our...
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Dutch fashion brand Extreme Cashmere opens first flagship store in New York
Dutch luxury brand Extreme Cashmere has opened its first North American flagship store in the Soho district of New York, according to a press release. The store at 152 Mercer Street follows the opening of the first flagship in Amsterdam in April, marking a new step in the brand's global expansion. In New York, the concept from the Amsterdam...
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