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.
On CIO Scott Maguire to assume COO duties
Scott Maguire is taking on an additional role at the Swiss sports company On. The chief innovation officer (CIO) will assume the duties of chief operating officer (COO) from January 2026, in addition to his current role, according to Bloomberg. Maguire is a recent addition to On, having joined the Swiss company in April. He will fill the...
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Minimalism with a twist: Simone Bellotti presents his debut at Jil Sander
One of the debuts at Milan Fashion Week was designer Simone Bellotti's for Jil Sander. The new creative director chose to return to the brand's Milanese headquarters, drawing inspiration from it for his first collection. Scroll down for the catwalk looks. The last time the fashion house showed its collection in its own office was in 2017, under...
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Denim company Cone Denim acquired by Artistic Milliners
A major deal in the denim industry has been announced. Artistic Milliners has acquired a majority stake in the US-based Cone Denim. The company acquired the stake from Elevate Textiles, according to a press release. The acquisition price was not disclosed. Cone Denim will retain its own identity under Artistic Milliners. The press release...
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Armani's succession plan: Sale of company shares mandated in will
More information is emerging about the future of the late designer Giorgio Armani's company. New reports state that his heirs must sell a share of the company or initiate a stock market listing. News agency Reuters has seen a copy of the will. It states that the heirs must sell a 15 percent share within 18 months. At a later stage (between three...
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Scope Capital buys majority stake in Stone Fashion Group
Stone Fashion Group, parent company of ski brand Goldbergh and coat brand Beaumont, among others, has sold a majority stake to Scope Capital. This acquisition marks the beginning of a new expansion phase, according to the press release. Stone Fashion Group was founded in 1957. It is the parent company of Goldbergh, Beaumont, Reset, District and...
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Belgian talent Igor Dieryck joins Dior
Belgian talent Igor Dieryck has joined fashion house Dior. He will hold the position of menswear designer under Jonathan Anderson, according to LinkedIn. Dieryck has won several awards. After graduating in 2022, he won the UAntwerpen x Flanders DC Award. In 2023, he won three awards at the Hyères International Festival of Fashion and...
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Tom Mendenhall new CEO of Stella McCartney
Tom Mendenhall has been appointed chief executive officer of Stella McCartney. He succeeds Amandine Ohayon, who is stepping down as head of the fashion house after nearly two years. The company reported this in a statement obtained by WWD. Mendenhall brings extensive experience from the luxury sector. He was previously brand president of Polo...
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Youngjin Choe Wins Lichting Award 2025 at Amsterdam Fashion Week
The annual Lichting award for best graduate collection has been presented. ArtEZ alumni Youngjin Choe was chosen as the winner from the finalists during a fashion show at Amsterdam Fashion Week. Choe’s graduate collection is titled ‘Duality of Light’. In the collection's description, Choe mentions his father told him during difficult times: "The...
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Giorgio Armani dies aged 91
Fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died in Milan aged 91. The founder and creative force behind the Armani Group passed away surrounded by loved ones. He remained involved in the collections and the fashion house's many ongoing projects until his final days, according to a press release. Armani, known globally for his minimalist style and...
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Maison Margiela's 'Line 2' debuts with art installation in Hannam
Belgian fashion house Maison Margiela launches ‘Line 2’. The brand adds a new line that “anchors the exchange between fashion and culture”, according to the press release. Specifically, the line will be a platform for “creative collaborations”. The number two has been chosen for the idea of “merging two minds to create a new result”. The first...
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