Articles by Renan Botelho de Carvalho
Renan joined FashionUnited in 2026. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, he holds a BA in Journalism and Communications and began his career in 2009, writing for several publications over the following years. In 2018, he moved to New York City, and in 2026 he relocated once again, this time to the Netherlands. At FashionUnited, Renan covers daily news across the global fashion industry, from retail trends to supply chain shifts.
Moose Knuckles CEO Ellen Kinney on retail expansion, all-season growth and the brand’s next chapter
Moose Knuckles now operates almost 50 stores worldwide, including pop-ups, and is adding more. In September, the Montréal-born luxury outerwear brand opened in Chicago, Berlin and Macau, with a Shanghai flagship to follow, according to chief executive officer Ellen Kinney. "We very much believe in the importance of retail and providing the full...
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Golden Goose names former Burberry executive Giorgio Belloli chief consumer officer
Golden Goose has named Giorgio Belloli chief consumer officer. He will lead the brand’s global market development strategy, aimed at strengthening its international presence and maximizing business impact across all channels, the company announced on Monday. “Joining Golden Goose is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the brand’s next phase...
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How Shinola is using internet culture to reach new audiences
Shinola is turning to internet culture to launch its first automatic Duck watch, with a campaign starring four personalities from entertainment, comedy, music and online media. The campaign, launching Monday features Tefi Pessoa, Kareem Rahma of Subway Takes, Nems and Benton McClintock. Its premise is a rejection of constant productivity,...
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Dan Moneypenny exits Footasylum to join Centric Brands
Dan Moneypenny has left UK sportswear and streetwear retailer Footasylum after three years to join Centric Brands as vice president of sales for Under Armour EMEA. Announcing his departure on Instagram, Moneypenny said: "After 3 fantastic years, my time at Footasylum has come to [an] end. I'm incredibly proud of everything we achieved, and so...
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Lspace bets on a late-summer drop as swim moves beyond the season
Californian swimwear brand Lspace launched its Afterglow collection in September, after peak swim season, in a move it frames as a response to customers buying swim and resortwear all year. "Our customers are shopping swim and resortwear year-round," Alissa Bristow, vice president of creative and design at Lspace, told FashionUnited. "We're less...
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Doug Wood on how Tommy Bahama outgrew apparel: 'Our guests wanted the whole lifestyle'
Tommy Bahama sells camp shirts. It also sells beach chairs, furniture, rum, Airstream RVs, restaurant meals and, since 2023, hotel rooms in Indian Wells. Doug Wood, who joined as chief operating officer in 2001 and was named chief executive officer in 2015, says almost all of it came from the same signal: customers asking for more than the...
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On's Zendaya partnership enters second season with global pop-up strategy
Zendaya’s partnership with On is getting a new chapter on Thursday. The actress and the Swiss sportswear brand unveiled their second co-created collection, along with an action movie-inspired campaign directed by Argentinian trio Panter, and a global pop-up strategy. Zendaya x On Credits: On Zendaya x On Credits: On The collection, developed...
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Fashion Scout at 20: How the path to building a fashion brand has changed
The latest London Fashion Week edition marked the 20th anniversary of Fashion Scout, the platform led by Billie and Martyn Roberts to champion emerging designers and create opportunities for UK and international talent. Iris van Herpen, David Koma, Phoebe English and Tolu Coker are just some of the names discovered by the platform, which has...
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From Canadian farmland to global ambitions: Toronto jeweller Dean Davidson on staying true to his roots
Dean Davidson, founder of the eponymous Toronto-based jewellery brand, is setting his sights on international growth, guided by lessons learned far from the design studio on the Canadian farmland where he grew up. "I want Dean Davidson to become a truly global brand," Davidson told FashionUnited. "We've built such a recognizable language around...
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David's Bridal taps Nike veteran Kathy Cherian as CFO: 'It's a business model transformation'
US bridal retailer David's Bridal has appointed Kathy Cherian as chief financial officer. The company is bringing in the former Nike Canada CFO as it moves from building its technology-led business to scaling it. Cherian joins from lifestyle brand Magnolia, where she most recently served as CFO. She has more than 20 years of experience across...
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