Articles by Wietse van der Veen
Clean Clothes Campaign takes Levi’s to court over labour condition claims
The non-profit organisation Clean Clothes Campaign has initiated legal proceedings against Levi Strauss & Co. According to the organisation, the denim brand has misled consumers with statements about labour conditions in its supply chain, as stated in a press release. Four consumers are acting as co-claimants in the case. The lawsuit was...
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Aiayu achieves 22 percent growth in gross profit in 2025
Danish clothing and lifestyle brand Aiayu achieved a 22 percent increase in gross profit in 2025, according to a press release. Gross profit increased from 3.8 million euros (4.47 million dollars) in 2024 to 4.64 million euros in 2025. Net profit after tax rose in the same period from 740,000 euros to 970,000 euros. Equity grew from 3.7 million...
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Levi's executive appointed new CEO at Van de Velde
Belgian lingerie group Van de Velde has appointed Marc Dambremez as chief executive officer. According to a press release, he will take up the position on August 31, 2026. He succeeds Karel Verlinde, who is leaving the organisation after seven years. Dambremez has been tasked with accelerating the company's next phase of growth. With over 15...
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Retailers and trend experts share footwear trends for autumn 2026
The buying season for autumn 2026 is now largely complete. As the next season approaches, retailers are shifting their focus to adjustments and additional buying opportunities. The in-season period provides a chance to respond to rapidly changing demand, new trends and unexpected bestsellers. Which styles remain commercially reliable? Where is...
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Shift founders buy out Modefabriek fellow shareholders
Modefabriek has been acquired by Rick van Rijthoven and Lucel van den Hoeven, the founders of the fashion trade show Shift. The pair have been involved with the trade show organisation since Modefabriek's inception and have now acquired the remaining shares in the company, Van Rijthoven confirmed to FashionUnited. The two industry experts are...
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Zalando fully embraces AI: 90 percent of content now created by machines
During a presentation of the annual results, co-founder and co-chief executive officer Robert Gentz (CEO) stated that more than 90 percent of Zalando's content is now generated using artificial intelligence. This allows the company to produce 70 percent more content than a year ago without increasing costs, reports Emerce. AI is also changing...
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Streetstyle AW26: oversized belts, clutches and sculptural collars at Paris Fashion Week
Fashion month reaches its finale in Paris, where Paris Fashion Week traditionally marks the end of an intensive series of shows. On the street, this feels like a final explosion of style, with visitors pulling out all the stops one last time. While subtle styling details dominated in previous cities, Paris focuses more on accessories and...
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Streetstyle FW26: collars, leather jackets and colour accents at Milan Fashion Week
During the autumn/winter 2026 edition of Milan Fashion Week, the focus on the street shifts from bold statement pieces to the power of styling. In Milan, this season's fashion landscape is not defined by a single dominant silhouette. Instead, it is shaped by the way classic wardrobe staples are recombined and recontextualised. Details around the...
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IKKS declared bankrupt in Belgium: dozens of jobs at risk
The Belgian subsidiary of the French fashion brand IKKS was declared bankrupt at the beginning of February by the French-speaking Commercial Court of Brussels. The bankruptcy affects around ten of its own stores and puts dozens of jobs at risk, reports business newspaper L’Echo. IKKS is a French premium fashion brand active in several European...
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LolaLiza acquired by three board members following management buyout
Belgian womenswear brand LolaLiza has been acquired by three members of its current management team. CEO Joachim Rubin, chief product and marketing officer Elodie Doret and chief commercial and operations officer Griet Sauvenay are taking over the shareholding from the founding Appelstein & Jeger family, who owned the company for 25 years....
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