Articles by Caitlyn Terra
Pierre Cardin and Ahlers AG fined 5.7 million euros
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French fashion house Pierre Cardin and its largest licensee Ahlers AG are to be fined 5.7 million euros by the European Commission for anti-competitive agreements. Pierre Cardin must pay an amount of 2.23 million and Ahlers AG 3.5 million euros. The European Commission reported that between 2008 and 2021, the two concluded several...
Dutch fashion retail sees 6 percent increase in turnover for October
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Fashion retailers operating in the Netherlands reported a turnover increase of 6 percent in October, according to a report by the country's local data platform, INretail Fashionpanel. During the month, the number of transactions was 5 percent higher and the number of items sold was 3 percent higher. For the first 10 months of 2024, cumulative...
Blue, Green, Repair and other 'Fridays': The alternative to Black Friday is becoming increasingly varied
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The counter-narrative to Black Friday is starting to take on more and more different forms. The inbox is flooded with messages about Green Friday, but now Repair Friday, Blue Friday, Favorite Friday, Swap Friday and No-Fomo Friday are also joining them. Green Friday at Xandres Perhaps the most well-known term to choose a counter-voice for Black...
Amazon taps into bargain hunters with 'Amazon Haul'
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In the battle for bargain hunters, Amazon is now launching 'Amazon Haul', a concept that will allow shoppers to find items that are all priced at 20 dollars or less. The new feature of Amazon's app and website is currently rolling out in the US. Through 'Amazon Haul' consumers can find electronics, home furnishings, fashion and lifestyle...
Modefabriek reinvents itself and changes its setting: 'We have a blank canvas again'
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Modefabriek is getting a revamp for the upcoming winter edition. The trade show is moving from Amsterdam to Vijfhuizen, a village in North Holland, offering space for even more innovation. FashionUnited spoke with Modefabriek CEO Caroline Krouwels about the process of change. Since its inception in 1996, Modefabriek has taken on many forms, but...
LVMH acquires minority stake in menswear brand Our Legacy
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LVMH Luxury Ventures, an investment arm of luxury group LVMH, has acquired a minority stake in Swedish brand Our Legacy, Business of Fashion reported exclusively. LVMH has not yet confirmed the deal. Our Legacy will reportedly use the investment to scale up its operations, kicking off its “next phase of growth” by expanding its store network to...
Entrepreneur and founder of Business Fashion Academy Zeynep Dag shares her best career advice
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A piece of advice can completely change the course of one’s career. What career tips have fashion professionals received, and what advice do they have for others? This time, we speak with entrepreneur, footwear designer, and founder of the Business Fashion Academy in the Netherlands and the brand Alzúarr, Zeynep Dag. What is the best career...
French group SMCP keeps turnover almost the same in third quarter
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French fashion group saw its turnover fall by 0.8 percent in the third quarter. After a dip in turnover in the previous quarters of the financial year, turnover in the third quarter remains virtually the same, according to the financial update. Turnover amounts to 292.6 million euros. The brands Maje and Sandro both show a modest plus in the...
Denim Deal rolls out: First Germany, now France, soon worldwide
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Back in 2020, a global group of industry leaders came together to sign a 'Denim Deal' committed to closing the denim loop. Now, following the opening of a regional 'Germany Hub' in September 2024 - as part of efforts to establish an ecosystem associated to the Denim Deal 2.0 - a new location is set to also launch in France on October 16....
Exhibition shows creativity and craftsmanship of Moroccan fashion designers
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"We do not want to reinforce stereotypes," says Ninke Bloemberg from the curatorial team of the exhibition 'MOḌA - Moroccan Fashion Statements'. For those looking to explore new facets of Muslim fashion and willing to broaden their perspective, the exhibition at the Centraal Museum in Utrecht, the Netherlands, is not to be missed. This...