Articles by Renan Botelho de Carvalho
Renan joined FashionUnited in 2026. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, he holds a BA in Journalism and Communications and began his career in 2009, writing for several publications over the following years. In 2018, he moved to New York City, and in 2026 he relocated once again, this time to the Netherlands. At FashionUnited, Renan covers daily news across the global fashion industry, from retail trends to supply chain shifts.
Patagonia, The North Face and Above The Clouds on why ESG is a differentiator, not a compliance exercise
Executives from Patagonia, The North Face and brand consultancy Above The Clouds told the ISPO Summit in Amsterdam on Tuesday that sustainability is a business opportunity, not just a compliance exercise. The panel, “ESG Is Your Opportunity: Why It Matters More Than Ever, For Generations to Come”, brought together Hap Klopp, founder of The North...
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Women in sporting goods leadership: 'It is not really changing'
Leaders from UEFA, Sport 2000 International, O’Neill and Decathlon took the stage at the ISPO Summit in Amsterdam on Tuesday with a shared message: women’s leadership in sport and sporting goods is moving too slowly. On the panel “Change Management: Leading with Courage in Times of Misalignment” were Laura McAllister, Margit Gosau, Tamara...
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Tapestry raises full-year outlook as Coach sales jump 16 percent
Tapestry, Inc., the owner of Coach and Kate Spade New York, raised its fiscal 2027 outlook after first-quarter revenue rose 11 percent, driven by 16 percent growth at its Coach brand. Net sales for the quarter ended September 26, 2026, increased 11 percent to 1.89 billion dollars from 1.71 billion dollars a year earlier. Excluding Stuart...
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G.H.Bass teams up with Nepenthes at Woburn Walk on wedge-soled loafer
G.H.Bass has collaborated with Nepenthes at Woburn Walk on a new take on its Venetian loafer, the latest partnership in the programme marking the American footwear brand’s 150th anniversary. G.H.Bass x Nepenthes wedge-soled loafer Credits: G.H.Bass The release centres on the Cobra Wedge Venetian loafer, crafted in polished leather with a...
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Canali's CEO Stefano Canali on art, in-house production and the jacket’s 'hidden architecture'
“Much of what makes a Canali jacket exceptional is concealed within it,” Stefano Canali, CEO of the Italian menswear house, told FashionUnited. That idea drives Under the Surface – Shaping the Unseen, a new project in which four contemporary artists, including Los Angeles-based ceramicist Brian Rochefort, respond to the “two hundred sartorial...
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How Gen Z and millennials are bringing AI into holiday shopping
Younger shoppers want AI’s advice when it comes to holiday shopping, but not its finger on the buy button. Deloitte’s 2026 Holiday Retail Survey finds that 49 percent of Gen Z and 50 percent of millennials name generative AI as their primary tool for at least one holiday-shopping task, giving retailers another reason to pay attention to how...
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Outdoor Voices expands into UK and Europe with Focus Brands
Outdoor Voices has partnered with UK-based Focus Brands to expand across the United Kingdom and European Union, initially through wholesale and e-commerce. The deal follows the American active-lifestyle brand’s recent expansion into Korea, China and Southeast Asia under owner Consortium Brand Partners (CBP). Focus Brands, whose partnerships...
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Halfdays brings its 'fashion performance' formula for women to Europe
Halfdays, the Colorado-based women’s performance outdoor apparel brand, is launching in Europe after six years of growth in the US. “We’ve really made our stamp in the women’s skiwear market in the US, and we definitely see a similar opportunity in Europe,” chief executive and co-founder Ariana Ferwerda told FashionUnited at the brand’s European...
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Can AI help the secondhand textile sector prove its value?
The secondhand textile sector has a wealth of operational records, but no easy way to turn them into a collective account of its contribution. That was the challenge Chris McLellan addressed in his presentation, “Closing the Data Gap: The Case for Data Collaboration in the Age of AI & EPR,” at the SMART 2026 Annual Convention in Montréal. In an...
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Can Jude Bellingham’s underwear campaign put Calvin Klein back in the spotlight?
Calvin Klein has turned celebrity underwear campaigns into major talking points before. With Jude Bellingham fronting its latest Icon Cotton Stretch campaign, the brand is giving that formula another outing; this time with a football star at its centre. Jude Bellingham for Calvin Klein's Icon Cotton Stretch underwear campaign. Credits: Calvin...
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