Articles by Susan Zijp
The Or Foundation donates one million dollars in emergency relief to affected Kantamanto market
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American-Ghanaian non-profit organisation The Or Foundation will donate at least one million dollars to the reconstruction of the Kantamanto Market in the Ghanaian capital Accra, a press release from the organisation revealed. The market, one of the largest second-hand clothing markets in the world, was hit hard on January 1 by a fire that...
The career of… Alice Duarte, shoemaker at Veja
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The shoemaking trade is not dead. On the contrary: it is very much alive, Alice Duarte, shoemaker at Veja, shares in an interview with FashionUnited about her job. She has an impressive resume: she learned the craft of shoe repair at a vocational school in France and rose to become a shoemaker for luxury fashion brands Louboutin and Chanel. Now...
Best of 2024: Documentaries, series and films that paint an interesting picture of fashion
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With just a few weeks until the new year, FashionUnited is taking a look back at the films, documentaries and series that have been released. 2024 was the year of documentaries that gave more insight into what goes on behind the scenes of fashion companies, from an intimate look into the entire human life of influential figures to trends that...
Skechers wins patent case against L.L. Bean
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American companies Skechers USA Inc. and L.L. Bean have reached a settlement in a patent lawsuit. Under a court order issued on December 26, 2024 by Judge Margaret Garnett of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, L.L. Bean has agreed to cease and desist from manufacturing, importing and selling a line of shoes that...
Patrick Chalhoub steps down as CEO of Chalhoub Group, hands over leadership to son
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The third generation is taking the helm at Middle Eastern luxury giant Chalhoub Group. Effective January 1, 2025, Patrick Chalhoub will hand over his role as CEO to his son, 37-year-old Michael Chalhoub. Patrick Chalhoub will continue as executive chairman, maintaining a strategic role within the organisation, WWD reports. Michael Chalhoub has...
Asos uses 'Test & React' model for exclusive Adidas collection
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British online retailer Asos has launched a Design collection in collaboration with German sportswear giant Adidas, created using its Test & React model, which allows brands to quickly respond to trends. Traditionally, it takes an average of three to six months from the moment a collection is designed to the moment it hits the shelves. Faster...
Next generation: Why these young people are taking over their parents' fashion businesses
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Family-owned businesses in the fashion industry have been under pressure for years due to challenges such as online competition and rising costs. In recent years, several fashion entrepreneurs have had to close their doors because they could not find a successor. FashionUnited spoke to four children of first-generation fashion entrepreneurs in...
Dutch fashion brand Bonne Suits celebrates 10 years with new direction
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Amsterdam fashion brand Bonne Suits, founded in 2014, is taking a refreshing step on the occasion of its tenth anniversary. Although the brand is known for its gender-neutral suits, a full-fledged collection is now being introduced alongside this line. These strategic changes, which go hand in hand with entering the wholesale channel, feel like...
Thom Browne to remain CFDA chairman until 2026
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Fashion designer Thom Browne's contract, which states that he is chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), has been extended for two years, the CFDA announced in a press release. The CFDA is a nonprofit organization that promotes American fashion through knowledge exchange, professional support, events and awards. The CFDA...
Gymshark CFO Mathew Dunn resigned
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Gymshark Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mathew Dunn, has left the fast-growing British sportswear brand after less than two years, a Gymshark spokesperson shared in a statement to FashionUnited. Dunn's departure comes at a time when the sportswear brand is busy expanding internationally. Dunn joined Gymshark in December 2022. He was previously...