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.
Glasses with offline payment function: Meizu takes next step in wearable tech
Chinese tech firm Meizu launched its latest smart glasses, the StarV Air2 AR glasses, at a press event in Hong Kong on April 29. The built-in offline payment function is remarkable. According to Meizu, it is a world first for AR glasses. The smart glasses are positioned as a possible successor to the smartphone as a means of payment. The glasses...
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Lyst Index Q1 2025: Loewe on top, notable shifts and newcomers
The Lyst Index, a quarterly overview of the most popular fashion brands and products worldwide, once again offered insight into what was happening in the industry. The ranking was compiled based on the search behaviour of 160 million shoppers per year, both on and off the Lyst platform, as well as sales data and global social media activity. Q1...
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Filippa K acquired by OJ Holding Sweden AB
Filippa K has a new owner. OJ Holding Sweden AB, the parent company of Oscar Jacobson, acquired Filippa K from Novax, the company announced this in a press release. Here, it was emphasised that Filippa K will continue to operate as an independent label within the group. The financial terms were not disclosed. Filippa K was founded in 1993 and...
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ByBorre introduces Textile Room: Digital platform for customisable textiles
Amsterdam-based textile innovation studio ByBorre launched the Textile Room, a digital platform that offers designers worldwide access to configurable fabrics. The Textile Room features 20 directly customisable textiles within the studio's AO3 and 3D-knit structures. Designers can configure colour combinations, pattern repeats, and texture...
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Botter duo strengthens G-Star Raw as creative directors
G-Star Raw has appointed Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh, the creative duo and designers behind Dutch fashion label Botter, as creative directors, according to Business of Fashion (BOF). The duo has been working at the denim brand since last year on the reintroduction of the ‘Raw Research’ line and the main collections for menswear and...
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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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