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After death of founder, Maison Ullens closes doors as losses mount - reports

The curtain has reportedly fallen for Belgian luxury fashion brand Maison Ullens after its founder Myriam Ullens de Schooten Whettnall was shot dead in front of her house earlier this year. Losses at the company have mounted and it has failed to find a party who wants to take over the business, according to various media reports. According to...

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Halfway through the year: News not to be forgotten from the past six months

The first half of 2023 is already over. Over the past few months plenty of newsworthy things happened, but some of these events should not be forgotten. FashionUnited has listed the big moments for you. Adidas targeted by campaign alliance Yes Men - fake press release and guerilla show The year began with confusion surrounding Adidas. A press...

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Meeting with Christian Wijnants, the new creative director of Maison Ullens

Maison Ullens announced on Monday the appointment of its new creative director: Christian Wijnants. On learning of the announcement, FashionUnited set up a video interview with the Belgian designer, who spoke on his collaboration with Maison Ullens, and shared his vision of Belgian fashion, luxury and collaborative work. You have just been...

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Maison Ullens appoints Christian Wijnants as artistic director

Belgian luxury brand Maison Ullens has appointed Christian Wijnants as artistic director. The label, which was founded just over a decade ago by Myriam Ullens, was conceived on the premise of the perfect travel wardrobe and is known for its knitwear and high-end cashmere. Now ready to expand, the company aims to increase its retail presence – it...

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Belgian brand Maison Ullens appoints Haider Ackermann as creative consultant

Belgian ready-to-wear label Maison Ullens has appointed Haider Ackermann as creative consultant, with his debut collection to launch this fall. According to WWD Ackermann will oversee the design of the collection and image for the house and his arrival “marks a turning point in the 10-year history of the house and an exceptional development.”...