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.
Shein and Everlane: how an 80 million dollar acquisition serves a 27 billion dollar IPO strategy
A few hours after launching its initial public offering in Hong Kong, Shein faces a new complication in the US. The acquisition of Everlane, completed in May for 80 million dollars, is now under review by the CFIUS. Even more unusually, it was Shein who voluntarily requested this review after the deal was completed. This move can be seen as an...
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Textiles: Does India want to make Bangladesh an extension of its industrial base?
Diplomats discuss tariffs and cross-border fluidity. Textile manufacturers, however, are watching how these barriers actually change their costs, market opportunities and production choices. By dispatching a delegation to Dhaka led by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), New Delhi is not just there to discuss market access for its...
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Arc'teryx and Salomon drive Amer Sports' Q2 revenue and profitability
For the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, Amer Sports has delivered results that significantly exceeded expectations and has once again raised its targets for 2026. Behind the 32 percent revenue growth, the group is benefiting primarily from a shift in mix, strong direct-to-consumer progression and spectacular expansion across Asia. A few...
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Arc'teryx on growing without alienating a core community
Propelled by the rise of the “gorpcore” movement, which saw technical apparel infiltrate urban fashion, Canadian brand Arc'teryx has become one of the most coveted names in the outdoor industry in just a few seasons. Its newfound visibility is now prompting the brand to consider how to pursue growth without devaluing its image. Moreover, it must...
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Textile trade dispute: Can China really refute 'overcapacity' accusation?
In an unprecedented document published at the end of July, China directly contests Western accusations of industrial 'overcapacity'. While the text primarily targets electric vehicles, batteries and advanced technologies, its reasoning also applies to the textile industry. Beijing rejects the idea that a trade surplus or high production capacity...
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Vestiaire Collective: New management, returning to growth, AI and a culture of 'delivery'
Four months after their appointment, Thomas Hézard, chief product officer, and Rémi Bouchez, chief technology officer, met with FashionUnited to detail the initial changes made at Vestiaire Collective. Fewer projects running in parallel; more decisions left to the teams; targeted use of artificial intelligence; and lower fees. Behind these...
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Raymond Lifestyle shifts export focus to Europe amidst new trade agreements
The Indian apparel group, which still generates 65 percent of its exports in the US, intends to increase Europe's share from 17 percent to 20–25 percent within two years. Is India looking to leverage its new agreements with London and Brussels to strengthen its position in European supply chains? The new international trade rules have taken a...
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Chanel, Miu Miu, Burberry: does a 'return to product' signal the end of outrageous price hikes in luxury?
After two years of a slowdown in the luxury market, Chanel has reportedly recorded a 16 percent growth in its like-for-like revenue for the first half of 2026. This result was notably driven by the first collections from Matthieu Blazy. Beyond the case of Chanel, this performance prompts the question: what if, after years of price hikes,...
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Chanel trial in Hong Kong: theft of 700 unsold bags reignites debate on destroying unsold stock
Four former Chanel employees, convicted of attempting to steal over 700 bags and wallets destined for destruction, have brought a practice back into the spotlight that the luxury sector is now keen to forget. In fashion, as in most industries, managing unsold stock, returns, and faulty products has become both a strategic and an environmental...
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LVMH turns the page on Patou: why Bernard Arnault is selling the house he relaunched
Following Marc Jacobs, the group is continuing to refocus its portfolio. Behind the sale of Patou to Dilesh Mehta, a new doctrine seems to be emerging: houses that do not quickly reach the break-even point now have less time to prove themselves. Sometimes, transactions that occur in the middle of summer go almost unnoticed, even though they...
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