Articles by Susan Zijp
Susan Zijp (1999) is a Dutch news editor at FashionUnited. She is interested in various topics within the fashion industry - ranging from E-commerce to China's tightening grip on the global economy. In 2024, she received her master's degree in New Media and Digital Culture from the University of Amsterdam.
Daily Paper and Eastpak launch first collaboration
The first collaboration between Dutch fashion brand Daily Paper and US bag brand Eastpak is here. They launched their first bag collection, according to a press release from the press agency Oona. The collaboration combines Daily Paper’s streetwear style with Eastpak’s functional designs, resulting in a range of practical bags for everyday use....
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From needle to thread: How a pair of jeans is made
Behind every garment lies an extensive production process. In this series 'From needle to thread', FashionUnited speaks with experts about how everyday garments and accessories are made. This time: the production of a pair of jeans, explained by Imogen Nulty-Verstraeten. Nulty-Verstraeten is a denim specialist with over 18 years of experience in...
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In pictures: Extreme Cashmere redefines traditional shop concept in Amsterdam
The Dutch cashmere brand Extreme Cashmere often does things a little differently. For example, the brand makes clothes in just one size that fits everyone. In addition, the brand does not participate in seasons, as the traditional fashion system does. This week, the brand opened the doors of its first store in The Netherlands, located on...
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Kingpins Amsterdam renews: From sourcing to knowledge sharing
The fashion sector is in motion, and Kingpins is moving with it. Under the leadership of the new chief executive officer, Vivian Wang, the trade fair showed on April 16 and 17 in the Sugarfactory in Halfweg (near Amsterdam) that the denim platform is more than a sourcing event. During the second day, it became clear that knowledge and technology...
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Bangladesh restricts yarn imports from India: concerns among clothing exporters
The Bangladeshi tax authority, the National Board of Revenue (NBR), has decided that yarn from India can no longer enter the country via five key land ports. These include the border crossings at Benapole, Bhomra, Sonamasjid, Banglabandha and Burimari, according to The Times of India. According to the Bangladeshi ministry, the decision was taken...
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H&M Group officially brings Monki under Weekday online banner
The H&M Group is officially moving fashion brand Monki to the Weekday website, as part of a broader online strategy. Customers can now find Monki on the Weekday platform, along with brands such as Cheap Monday and Weekday itself. According to the company, this consolidation of brands on one platform provides “the ultimate shopping experience”....
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In pictures: Jean Paul Gaultier’s eight guest designers lined up
There is good and bad fashion news. The good news: Duran Lantink from the Netherlands has been appointed creative director of the French fashion house Jean Paul Gaultier. The less good news: with Lantink’s appointment, the special chapter of guest designers at JPG comes to an end. In 2020, after Jean Paul Gaultier retired from the catwalk, the...
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Ambush founders regain ownership of brand
The founders of Japanese fashion label Ambush, Yoon Ahn and Verbal, have reportedly repurchased full ownership of the brand from Italian fashion group New Guards Group (NGG), according to WWD. NGG acquired a majority stake in Ambush in 2020. As of today, according to the WWD report, the founders have regained control. FashionUnited has reached...
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Spinnova cuts jobs and changes management team in restructuring
Finnish textile technology company Spinnova Plc, known for its collaborations with Adidas, Marimekko, and Icebreaker, among others, has announced a major restructuring. Due to disappointing results and high costs, the company aims to "adapt its organisational structure to the current development phase and changed market conditions," according to...
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Justin Bieber distances himself from Drew House and hints at new fashion brand Skylrk
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber is distancing himself from his clothing brand, Drew House. In a now-deleted Instagram Story, the singer announced that he no longer wants to be involved with the streetwear label he co-founded in 2018. “Drew House does not represent me, my family, or my life,” the 30-year-old Bieber wrote. In the same Story, he...
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