Articles by Diane Vanderschelden
Diane Vanderschelden is a Business Editor for FashionUnited France and UK. She covers the latest economic, financial, and regulatory news shaping the fashion industry. With a keen interest in international dynamics, she focuses on the economic, social, and cultural factors influencing different regions, particularly Asia and Europe, where she has lived for several years.
Environmental labelling: Clear Fashion launches 'scan' feature for 27,000 textile products
France's Clear Fashion app has reached a major operational milestone; more than 27,000 products can now be scanned in-store to instantly retrieve their official environmental impact score. The achievement comes five months after the country's government launched the French Environmental Cost scheme, a labeling initiative that entered its...
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Kering and L’Oréal: inside the four billion euro alliance shaping the future of luxury
It is now official: Kering and L’Oréal finalised their beauty partnership on March 31, 2026. The 4 billion euro (4.64 billion dollars) deal redefines the global luxury cosmetics market. It also marks a structural turning point for the two French leaders. Initially announced in October 2025, the alliance has received the green light from...
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Why Kering is gradually taking control of luxury jewellery specialist Raselli Franco
Kering has marked a new decisive step in its structural repositioning. The French luxury leader has formalised the acquisition of a 20 percent stake in the Raselli Franco group, a leading independent jewellery manufacturer in Europe, for a valuation of 115 million euros. This transaction, first announced in December 2025, paves the way for a...
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Circular Assets: How SMCP is regaining control of the resale market to drive profitability
Long considered a peripheral or even competing market, second-hand fashion is now establishing itself as a new engine for growth and product cycle monetisation in affordable luxury. By deploying its own white-label resale solution, the SMCP Group is doing more than just following a trend: it is reclaiming a market segment that brands had...
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Sandbridge Capital investment to fuel Jacquemus' international growth and beauty sector entry
According to sources from Modaes, Simon Porte Jacquemus has reportedly sold approximately 5 percent of his house to Sandbridge Capital, a Californian fund specialising in luxury, beauty and wellness. This transaction, although awaiting official confirmation, complements the financial structuring plan of a brand already engaged in a phase of...
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Ba&sh surpasses 300 million euros: drivers of an accelerated recovery
After two challenging financial years, Ba&sh has returned to a tangible growth trajectory. The French premium ready-to-wear brand once again surpassed 300 million euros (348 million dollars) in turnover in 2025, with a 9 percent like-for-like increase, according to data released by the group. In France, growth reached 11 percent, confirming a...
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Analysis: Financial health of independent designers threatened by Saks Global's restructuring
Last week, an unprecendented movement had begun in the fashion world. The leaders of the four main international industry organisations sent an open letter to Saks Global's CEO, Geoffroy van Raemdonck, urging him to guarantee payment of outstanding invoices to independent and emerging designers as part of the retailer's judicial restructuring....
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Kickers, San Marina, Pataugas: Chaussea's vertical integration strategy
By acquiring Kickers the French retail giant Chaussea is making more than just an opportunistic purchase. The Lorraine-based group has secured a 50-year-old brand, confirming the emergence of a strategic 'distributor-operator' model. This model allows for the vertical integration of struggling assets, fully leveraging the power of its 650-store...
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+400 percent air cargo, 55 billion Gulf market at risk: how Middle East tensions threaten fashion’s retail calendar
Escalating tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States are beginning to ripple through the global fashion industry, raising concerns among retailers about delayed shipments, surging transport costs and potential stock shortages across the Middle East. Beyond temporary store closures, the real disruption is unfolding upstream — inside...
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Vinted: How dropshipping is blurring the promise of circularity
In less than a decade, Vinted has established itself as a go-to for millions of Europeans. However, behind the stated ideal of a shared wardrobe, a more ambiguous reality is emerging. Disguised commerce is taking hold, with new ultra-fast fashion stock saturating virtual wardrobes. This article analyses a system being tested by its own excesses....
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