Articles by Jaime Martinez
Greenpeace urges private banks not to finance Altri's plant in Galicia
Madrid –Environmental organisation Greenpeace has escalated its campaign against the proposed sustainable fibre factory by Portuguese company Altri in Galicia, urging UK private banks to withhold funding. This call coincides with ongoing public protests, including a large demonstration in Galicia on 1 June. Following FashionUnited's report in...
BusinessFeaturedMember10 hours ago
Paris Fashion Week Men's: Jonathan Anderson’s debut at Dior and Saint Laurent’s return
The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) has unveiled the provisional calendar for the upcoming Paris Fashion Week Men’s (PFWM), to take place from June 24 to 29. A highlight of the week will be Jonathan Anderson's highly anticipated first show at the helm of Dior's menswear collections, as well as the debut of Spanish brand...
Fashion FeaturedMay 27, 2025
With churros, chocolate and beer: Alohas celebrates opening of its New York store
Madrid – The Spanish firm Alohas opened its first New York store to the public at the beginning of May. However, it was not until mid-month that they decided to celebrate the opening as it deserved. It was a real milestone for the brand, and they celebrated with a Spanish-style evening of churros, chocolate and craft beer. As part of the...
RetailFeaturedMay 21, 2025
Tropicfeel appoints former Nike executive Peter Hudson as Creative Director
Madrid – Tropicfeel, the emerging fashion firm from Spanish entrepreneur Alberto Espinós, is taking a decisive leap forward in its brand-building process with the appointment of Peter Hudson as creative director. The American will bring everything he learned during his two decades with the innovation and development team at sports multinational...
PeopleMay 19, 2025
Recover partners with US-based Intradeco to build a recycled fibre plant in El Salvador
Madrid – Spanish company Recover, the spin-off of Valencian firm Hilaturas Ferre specialising in the production of recycled cotton fibres, continued to expand its operations. It sealed a strategic partnership with US-based Intradeco. This alliance aims to boost both companies' business models in the Americas sustainably. It will do this through...
BusinessFeaturedMemberMay 15, 2025
Israeli firm MySize buys Spanish resale platform Percentil
Madrid – Spanish second-hand clothing platform Percentil has been saved from liquidation by its acquisition out of bankruptcy by Israeli technology company MySize. MySize, specializing in measurement services and AI-based solutions, aims to become a leading player in the European second-hand fashion sector, encompassing both C2C (Consumer to...
BusinessFeaturedMay 14, 2025
Jacquemus opens summer with pop-up and ‘beach club’ in Ibiza
Madrid – The French fashion house Jacquemus kicked off the summer season of 2025 with the opening of a pop-up in Ibiza. The temporary shop opened its doors on the island until the end of the season, in the idyllic Cala Jondal. The label also set up a unique “beach club” on the fine sands and in front of the blue, crystal-clear Mediterranean...
RetailMay 13, 2025
Zara’s 50th birthday becomes day of protest for Inditex employees
To mark the 50th anniversary of Zara, employees from various fashion chains owned by the Spanish Zara parent company Inditex took to the streets in La Coruña, Spain. They protested against what they see as a “gradual” reduction of their labour rights by the company's management. The group is publicly accused of deliberately disadvantaging sales...
BusinessMemberMay 12, 2025
Zara celebrates 50th anniversary with Steven Meisel video
May 9, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of the first Zara store. Inditex and the fashion chain are celebrating this event with the renovation of the first store and the release of a video directed by Steven Meisel, featuring 50 iconic models, including Amber Valletta, Twiggy, Carla Bruni, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Marisa...
Fashion May 9, 2025
Inditex remains committed to the US: Inside Zara’s new New York ‘flagship’
Madrid – Addressing any doubts about its commitment to the US market, Zara, Inditex’s main fashion chain, dressed up in New York last Thursday to welcome customers to its renovated Hudson Yards store. The Spanish fashion firm has begun to roll out its latest store concept from this impressive ‘flagship store’. As one of the most strategic of the...
RetailFeaturedMay 7, 2025