Articles by Diane Vanderschelden
Diane Vanderschelden is a Business Editor for FashionUnited France and UK. She covers the latest economic, financial, and regulatory news shaping the fashion industry. With a keen interest in international dynamics, she focuses on the economic, social, and cultural factors influencing different regions, particularly Asia and Europe, where she has lived for several years.
World Footwear analysis: a divergent market heading into 2026
World Footwear’s latest Retail Flash report, published December 23 last year, paints a starkly contrasting picture of the global footwear landscape. While e-commerce growth and margin erosion are consistent global themes, their operational impacts vary radically by region. For decision-makers, the message is unequivocal: business models must...
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Expert analysis: the limits of Jott's accelerated expansion under LBO
With the fate of Marseille, France-based casualwear brand Jott (Just Over The Top) hanging on a court decision expected in early February, its fragility is striking following a capital injection of nearly 99 million euros (116 million dollars). Vincent Redrado, an industry expert and founder of French consumer consultancy firm Digital Native...
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Groupe RAS: a French independent's strategy to compete with sneaker giants
French footwear specialist Groupe RAS (Rautureau Apple Shoes), the owner of brands No Name, Schmoove and Armistice, is entering a new phase in its history, driven by a complementary management duo. Propelled by international acceleration and a diversification into apparel, the company is now organising itself as a “creative start-up” to...
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Amandine Ohayon, the leader structuring the Givenchy dream
Since January 9, 2026, Amandine Ohayon has been at the helm of Givenchy. Combining a rigour inherited from her time at L'Oréal, pragmatism forged through contact with private equity, and a creative sensibility, the ESSEC graduate is tasked with stabilising one of the most aristocratic houses in the LVMH portfolio, alongside its creative director...
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Fanny Moizant leaves Vestiaire Collective after 16 years — a new chapter for the pre-loved luxury pioneer
After 16 years at the helm of Vestiaire Collective, co-founder Fanny Moizant announced her departure from the company on LinkedIn on Monday, January 5. Moizant co-founded the business in 2009, and her exit marks the end of a major chapter in the history of circular fashion. “This was not a decision I made, nor one I expected, but I accept that...
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Has the post-fast fashion era already begun? Five models reinventing profitability in textiles
The wave of insolvencies sweeping through French textile retail marks the end of an economic model based primarily on volume. This is characterised by mass store closures, with nearly 3,000 mid-market shops shutting in five years, and a cumulative increase in raw material costs estimated at over 70 percent. The model also relied on customer...
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South Asian textiles: End of a competitive advantage? A critical review of the French Treasury's quarterly letter
The quarterly letter published by the French Treasury offers a detailed diagnosis. The textile and apparel industry remains the industrial and social core of the economies of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. As a pillar of exports, a mass employer and a key driver of female employment, the sector has long relied on a simple competitive...
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Kering launches “House of Dreams”: why this internal fund is at the heart of its strategic overhaul
Kering has quietly laid a major cornerstone of its transformation strategy. Luca de Meo, appointed chief executive officer (CEO) in June, has proposed the creation of a new investment entity named House of Dreams. This entity is designed to identify, acquire stakes in, and grow emerging brands to reduce the group's heavy dependence on Gucci. The...
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Bidermann vs. Massimo Dutti case: Is the family name the riskiest contract clause for designers?
The story of Aurélie Bidermann, a renowned jewellery designer, is a textbook case in intellectual property law, particularly regarding the value and assignment of a designer's family name. The case is pitting the designer against AMS Design, the company holding her brand assets following judicial reorganisation, and indirectly against retailer...
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Kantar report: AI, retail media and 'treatonomics' to reshape fashion in 2026
As 2026 approaches, fashion is entering a new strategic cycle. The Kantar Marketing Trends 2026 report outlines its key features: the rise of AI agents; the structural transformation of retail; a revolution in creativity; cultural fragmentation; and the emergence of micro-communities. These forces are profoundly transforming how brands emerge,...
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