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.
Swedish brand Ninepine begins international expansion with Amsterdam store
Swedish brand Ninepine has opened its first physical store outside its home country. The brand has chosen the Netherlands, specifically Amsterdam. FashionUnited speaks with co-founder Benjamin Lau for more information about the brand and its expansion. A brief introduction: Ninepine was founded in 2019 by Benjamin Lau and Kousha Torabi. The...
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From sensory stress to satisfaction: A guide to making retail more neuro-inclusive
How often does a retailer view their own store through the lens of a neurodivergent person? An entrepreneur does not need to be told that a pleasant and welcoming environment is good for sales. However, what constitutes a pleasant environment for neurodivergent individuals can differ significantly from the retail concepts currently found on the...
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Danish fashion trade show Mandatory CPH expands to Paris
From Copenhagen to Paris. Danish trade show Mandatory CPH is opening a showroom in Paris, co-founder Clara Leone told FashionUnited. Mandatory CPH was founded in 2024 by trade show veterans Mads Petersen and Clara Leone. Together, the pair has around 35 years of experience in the fashion industry with a focus on trade shows. The two want to...
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Nicolas di Felice steps down as creative director of Courrèges
Belgian designer Nicolas di Felice is parting ways with fashion house Courrèges. He was at the creative helm of the brand for five years and will now focus on other projects, as he announced on his personal Instagram page. In his post, di Felice mentioned that the fashion house needed to be rebuilt. His first collection, shown in March 2021, was...
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Dutch roots, London elegance: Fashion brand Baukjen on its expansion into the European market
London-based fashion brand Baukjen, co-founded by Baukjen de Swaan Arons and Geoff van Sonsbeeck, is expanding its European presence with a new Dutch webshop. The brand, which holds a B Corp score of 153.6 and received the United Nations Climate Action Award, combines British influences with the founders' Dutch heritage. The brand has now...
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Meryll Rogge makes a colourful Marni debut with respect for the archives
A significant moment in the career of Belgian designer Meryll Rogge. After working for Dries van Noten and her own eponymous brand, she now heads the Italian luxury fashion house Marni. Both the fashion house and the designer appreciate colourful and unexpected combinations, which Rogge's debut collection was full of. “Echoes of the known and...
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Capri Holdings appoints Tyler Reddien as CFO and COO
Tyler Reddien has been appointed as both chief financial officer and chief operating officer at American fashion group Capri Holdings. Reddien will start in the position on March 30, 2026, according to the press release. Reddien previously served as CFO at The Body Shop. His prior experience includes various financial roles at Natura & Co...
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Circulose reopens Sundsvall factory following strategic restructuring
Swedish textile innovator Circulose has announced the restart of its commercial-scale production plant in Ortviken, Sundsvall. The facility, which is the world’s first industrial-scale chemical textile recycling plant, is scheduled to resume the manufacture of its signature recycled pulp in the fourth quarter of 2026. The restart follows a...
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Ace & Tate acquires Spanish brand Project Lobster
Dutch eyewear specialist Ace & Tate has made an acquisition. The company has acquired its Spanish counterpart, Project Lobster, as announced in a press release. The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed. Project Lobster has stores in Valencia, Barcelona and Madrid. The brand offers both sunglasses and prescription glasses, but at...
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The Fabricant receives European support for AI project to improve fashion industry
The European Union is providing financial support to the Amsterdam-based fashion-tech company The Fabricant for the development of an AI-driven initiative. In collaboration with the University of the Arts London (UAL), the Image to Pattern project focuses on automating the conversion of design sketches into production-ready patterns, according...
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