Articles by Susan Zijp
Susan Zijp (1999) is a Dutch news editor at FashionUnited. She is interested in various topics within the fashion industry - ranging from E-commerce to China's tightening grip on the global economy. In 2024, she received her master's degree in New Media and Digital Culture from the University of Amsterdam.
Ambush founders regain ownership of brand
The founders of Japanese fashion label Ambush, Yoon Ahn and Verbal, have reportedly repurchased full ownership of the brand from Italian fashion group New Guards Group (NGG), according to WWD. NGG acquired a majority stake in Ambush in 2020. As of today, according to the WWD report, the founders have regained control. FashionUnited has reached...
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Spinnova cuts jobs and changes management team in restructuring
Finnish textile technology company Spinnova Plc, known for its collaborations with Adidas, Marimekko, and Icebreaker, among others, has announced a major restructuring. Due to disappointing results and high costs, the company aims to "adapt its organisational structure to the current development phase and changed market conditions," according to...
BusinessMemberApr 11, 2025
Justin Bieber distances himself from Drew House and hints at new fashion brand Skylrk
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber is distancing himself from his clothing brand, Drew House. In a now-deleted Instagram Story, the singer announced that he no longer wants to be involved with the streetwear label he co-founded in 2018. “Drew House does not represent me, my family, or my life,” the 30-year-old Bieber wrote. In the same Story, he...
BusinessMemberApr 11, 2025
Hohenstein takes stake in GTS: 'Data is backbone of circular economy'
The global testing and research institute Hohenstein has acquired shares in Global Textile Scheme GmbH (GTS). With this move, Hohenstein aims to support GTS in automating data exchange along the entire supply chain, the company announced in a press release. GTS enables automated data exchange between suppliers, manufacturers, brands, and...
BusinessMemberApr 10, 2025
New B Corp standards: What changes for businesses?
B Lab has announced new standards for B Corp certification, marking the largest revision in the non-profit organisation's 19-year history. This follows years of consultation with businesses, experts, and civil society organisations, according to B Lab's press release. Nearly 10,000 companies across 160 industries worldwide are B Corp certified....
BusinessMemberApr 10, 2025
Zalando acquires 3D technology specialist DeepAR
Zalando is acquiring London-based startup DeepAR and its associated ShopAR platform featuring 3D technology. The e-tailer confirmed the acquisition in a press release to FashionUnited. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Matthias Haase, vice president of Content Solutions at Zalando, commented: “We are incredibly excited to welcome...
BusinessMemberApr 8, 2025
AW25 buying guide: Functional apparel and accessories in an age of extremes
From the weather to politics: we live in an age of extremes. This is reflected in fashion, where functional apparel is becoming increasingly important. The gorpcore trend, once popular with outdoor athletes, hikers, and campers (“gorp” is an acronym for “good old raisins and peanuts”, a common trail mix snack), continues to evolve for AW25....
Fashion Apr 3, 2025
Amsterdam Fashion Week adopts Copenhagen sustainability standards
Amsterdam Fashion Week (AFW) and Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) are joining forces via a new partnership that aims to "accelerate sustainable initiatives within the fashion industry, both in the Nordics and the Benelux," a press release has revealed. Summary • Amsterdam Fashion Week (AFW) and Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) are partnering to...
Fashion Apr 3, 2025
& Other Stories appoints Jonathan Saunders as chief creative officer
& Other Stories appoints Jonathan Saunders new chief creative officer. He will assume the role in the first half of 2025 and will lead the brand's overall creative direction. The brand, part of the H&M Group, announced this in a press release to FashionUnited. Summary • Jonathan Saunders has been appointed chief creative officer of & Other...
PeopleApr 3, 2025
H&M to create 'twins' of models with AI: "The possibilities are almost endless"
H&M joins the growing list of fashion companies utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in their online communications. The retailer will create digital "twins" of real models. These AI reproductions will be used in social media posts and marketing campaigns, provided the models give their consent. Thirty models, including Mathilda Gvarliani...
Fashion Mar 28, 2025