Articles by Wietse van der Veen
Wietse is a fashion journalist at FashionUnited Benelux. Driven by his passion for fashion and writing, he enjoys visiting national and international fashion exhibitions and closely follows the latest trends, collections, and developments in the fashion world. Despite his love of digital media, a beautifully printed fashion magazine remains one of his favorite sources of inspiration.
New B2B fashion event by Modefabriek to debut in Germany
Modefabriek B.V. is expanding into Germany and will organise the first edition of a new business-to-business (B2B) fashion platform in Frankfurt in February 2027, according to a press release. The initiative will have its own name and identity. According to the organisation, it is explicitly not a foreign edition of the existing Modefabriek...
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World cup auction raises over 650,000 dollars with fashion and memorabilia
An online auction by auction house Christie's has raised 652,630 dollars from the sale of fashion items, sports memorabilia and other objects related to the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to the results of the online auction One Goal: An Auction to Benefit the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The auction consisted of 27 lots. The entire...
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Watch parties, glitch and layering: AW27/28 according to trend forecaster Jan Agelink
With the title Age of Agency, trend forecaster Jan Agelink immediately clarified what autumn/winter 2027/28 is all about: autonomy. According to the expert, freedom of choice, self-determination and the ability to maintain control over one's own life are under increasing pressure from the growing influence of technology. Simultaneously, Agelink...
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EU introduces anti-dumping duties on Chinese nylon
The European Union (EU) is imposing import duties of 60 to 67.5 percent on Chinese nylon, report Dutch media Nu.nl and De Telegraaf. The measure follows an investigation by the European Commission, which found that polyamide yarns, better known as nylon, were being offered on the European market at dumped prices. According to the European...
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Watersports brand Wallien expands into the US with New York pop-up
Dutch watersports fashion brand Wallien is taking the next step in its international expansion by opening its first pop-up store in New York. The temporary store in the SoHo district not only marks the brand's physical retail debut in the US but also underscores its growth ambitions in the American market. According to co-founder and CEO Olivier...
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From buyer to lecturer: How Wolter Pot is passing on his passion for fashion to the next generation
After years as a buyer at retailer Four Amsterdam, Wolter Pot swapped the corporate world for the classroom. As a fashion design lecturer at Koning Willem I College, he guides students in their creative development, sharing his passion for fashion and craftsmanship. He speaks to FashionUnited about his transition into education, the lessons he...
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Zeeman closes 13 Spanish stores after agreement with unions
Dutch textile discounter Zeeman is closing 13 stores in Spain following an agreement with trade unions on a collective redundancy plan (ERE), reports Spanish news outlet Economía Digital. The reorganisation is smaller than initially announced. While 15 stores were previously slated for closure, the branches in Burriana and Cartagena will now...
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Mr Marvis secures investment and welcomes new shareholders
Dutch menswear brand Mr Marvis has received an investment from existing shareholders Amlon Capital and Capital A Investment Partners. Additionally, Christian Stahl, former partner at Apax Partners; Manny Chirico, former CEO of PVH Corp.; and Martijn Hagman, former CEO of Tommy Hilfiger and PVH Europe, are joining as shareholders. The company...
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Modefabriek SS27: 'Fashion can be fun again'
Report With temperatures over 20 degrees and the sun regularly disappearing behind the clouds, the Hembrugterrein in Zaandam, the Netherlands, set the scene for Modefabriek on Sunday and Monday. The trade show is also celebrating its 13th anniversary this year. While buyers scoured the stands to curate their SS27 collections, many brands also...
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Paris Fashion Week SS27 street style: how the fashion crowd is braving the heatwave
Following Milan Fashion Week, the international fashion caravan moves to Paris Fashion Week, where it is not just the collections that are drawing attention during the spring/summer 2027 edition. The street style outside the shows also offers plenty of inspiration. With temperatures reaching around 36 degrees, functionality becomes a key...
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