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Made-to-measure suits for men come to Austria with Sartoria Vienna

Two year ago, Fashion United portrayed The Shirt Dandy, an Austrian company that makes customised shirts for men in India. Now, founder and entrepreneur Thomas Hebenstreit has taken the next step in reshaping the made-to-measure industry and has launched a new European label, Sartoria Vienna. It is geared for the European premium market and...

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Sheep Inc. launches world's first swim shorts made from 100% natural materials

London-based knitwear brand Sheep Inc. has launched the industry’s first-ever swim shorts to be made entirely from natural materials, the Merino Swim Shorts. Made from 100 percent ZQ-certified Reda Active Merino wool, the swimming shorts are lined with a biodegradable mesh and are completely free from plastics and microplastics, according to a...

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The True Value of Recycled Polyester: Addressing Misconceptions About rPET

There are many misconceptions about recycled polyester (rPET) in the fashion industry. While the discussion about closed-loop systems and improved recycling technologies is important, it's crucial to address these misconceptions to better understand the quality and sustainability of rPET. At Waste2Wear, we thought it was time to set things...

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After hype: H&M's former CEO on next phase of sustainability in fashion industry

London - One of the best speakers at the World Retail Congress 2025 was Helena Helmersson. The former CEO led the Swedish H&M Group for several years and recently became the chair at material innovation company Circulose. In London, during a compelling keynote speech, she urged all professionals present to refocus on sustainability. Helmersson...

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Exclusive: Ami Paris’ CEO sheds light on HongShan’s potential departure

French fashion brand Ami Paris and HongShan fund (HSG) may soon part ways. However, the Chinese company's departure from the brand's capital is not an “emergency”, as Nicolas Santi-Weil, CEO of Ami Paris, confirmed in an email to FashionUnited. The Chinese fund HongShan Capital Group (formerly Sequoia China) acquired a majority stake in Ami...

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Differentiation and consolidation: How LuxExperience aims to become most successful e-commerce player

LuxExperience is on track to establish itself as a leading player in global luxury e-commerce. Following Mytheresa’s acquisition of Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP), which was completed on April 23, the newly formed parent company is already the largest provider in terms of company size. However, the group, previously known as MYT Netherlands Parent BV,...

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ABG and Saks top executives on new luxury group: "Necessary for American fashion industry"

US fashion companies Authentic Brands Group and Saks Global announced their collaboration, ‘Authentic Luxury Group’, in 2024. At the World Retail Congress in London, chief executive officer Jamie Salter (CEO Authentic) and Richard Baker (executive chairman Saks) shared further details about the collaboration. The joint interview, led by congress...

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Chairman Patrick Chalhoub: "I am not at all worried about luxury industry"

The Chalhoub Group contributes to the success of luxury brands through joint ventures and distribution agreements. Although diverse luxury fashion houses recently saw their sales and profits decline, chairman and former chief executive officer Patrick Chalhoub sees no reason to worry about the luxury industry. Chalhoub was interviewed at the...

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Björn Borg: apparel and shoes drive turnover in first quarter

The Swedish fashion company Björn Borg AB had a good start to 2025, with a turnover increase of 9 percent. Net sales as of March 31, totalled approximately 25.6 million euros (280 million Swedish krona). Operating profit amounted to 3.1 million euros (34.2 million Swedish krona), which corresponds to an increase of 2.1 percent. “Our growth this...

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Fila parent Misto Holdings welcomes quarterly growth, strong performance in golf

Misto Holdings, the South Korean parent company of Fila, FootJoy and Titleist, welcomed a consolidated revenue of 1.24 trillion won (668 million pounds) for the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 4.6 percent. The company credited the strong performance of its US golf subsidiary, Acushnet, for helping to accelerate...

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Jérôme Dreyfuss discusses European expansion and brand values

More than 20 years after its launch, Jérôme Dreyfuss opened its first own-brand store outside of France. The leather goods brand – which recently opened its capital to the family office Cap Invest – chose the Netherlands, one of its key markets, to begin a new phase of development. FashionUnited met its founder, Jérôme Dreyfuss, in the heart of...

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NGO WRAP appoints Catherine David as CEO

Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has named Catherine David as its new chief executive officer. She will begin the role June 1. The appointment is a promotion for David, who currently serves as director for behaviour change and business programmes for the British NGO, where she has been since October 2021. David initially joined the...