Articles by Susan Zijp
Susan Zijp (1999) is a Dutch news editor at FashionUnited. She is interested in various topics within the fashion industry - ranging from E-commerce to China's tightening grip on the global economy. In 2024, she received her master's degree in New Media and Digital Culture from the University of Amsterdam.
Mr Marvis enters British market with first store in London
The Dutch menswear brand Mr Marvis is continuing its international expansion with the opening of its first store in the UK. The location, situated on the iconic King’s Road in Chelsea, London, is expected to open at the end of the summer. The brand announced this in a press release today. “Our new store at 52 King’s Road in Chelsea fits our...
Retail12 hours ago
Carhartt does not want to be confused with Carhartt WIP: ‘clothing must perform, not pose’
Workwear brand Carhartt was keen not to be confused with Carhartt WIP (Work in Progress), the fashionable streetwear brand with a very different target group and positioning. The workwear brand underlined the distinction in a press release. Carhartt, which has its European headquarters in Amsterdam, emphasised in a statement: “Carhartt is not a...
Fashion 13 May 2025
Duran Lantink wins Mode Stipendium 2025
Designer Duran Lantink is the winner of the Mode Stipendium 2025. This was announced May 7 during an award ceremony in the artists' village Ruigoord, near Amsterdam. The Cultuurfonds Mode Stipendium consists of a sum of 50,000 euros, made available by an anonymous donor, and a challenge trophy designed by Atelier Ted Noten. The Dutch Fashion...
People8 May 2025
Glasses with offline payment function: Meizu takes next step in wearable tech
Chinese tech firm Meizu launched its latest smart glasses, the StarV Air2 AR glasses, at a press event in Hong Kong on April 29. The built-in offline payment function is remarkable. According to Meizu, it is a world first for AR glasses. The smart glasses are positioned as a possible successor to the smartphone as a means of payment. The glasses...
Fashion 1 May 2025
Lyst Index Q1 2025: Loewe on top, notable shifts and newcomers
The Lyst Index, a quarterly overview of the most popular fashion brands and products worldwide, once again offered insight into what was happening in the industry. The ranking was compiled based on the search behaviour of 160 million shoppers per year, both on and off the Lyst platform, as well as sales data and global social media activity. Q1...
Fashion 30 Apr 2025
Filippa K acquired by OJ Holding Sweden AB
Filippa K has a new owner. OJ Holding Sweden AB, the parent company of Oscar Jacobson, acquired Filippa K from Novax, the company announced this in a press release. Here, it was emphasised that Filippa K will continue to operate as an independent label within the group. The financial terms were not disclosed. Filippa K was founded in 1993 and...
BusinessMember29 Apr 2025
ByBorre introduces Textile Room: Digital platform for customisable textiles
Amsterdam-based textile innovation studio ByBorre launched the Textile Room, a digital platform that offers designers worldwide access to configurable fabrics. The Textile Room features 20 directly customisable textiles within the studio's AO3 and 3D-knit structures. Designers can configure colour combinations, pattern repeats, and texture...
BusinessMember29 Apr 2025
Botter duo strengthens G-Star Raw as creative directors
G-Star Raw has appointed Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh, the creative duo and designers behind Dutch fashion label Botter, as creative directors, according to Business of Fashion (BOF). The duo has been working at the denim brand since last year on the reintroduction of the ‘Raw Research’ line and the main collections for menswear and...
People29 Apr 2025
Daily Paper and Eastpak launch first collaboration
The first collaboration between Dutch fashion brand Daily Paper and US bag brand Eastpak is here. They launched their first bag collection, according to a press release from the press agency Oona. The collaboration combines Daily Paper’s streetwear style with Eastpak’s functional designs, resulting in a range of practical bags for everyday use....
Fashion 25 Apr 2025
From needle to thread: How a pair of jeans is made
Behind every garment lies an extensive production process. In this series 'From needle to thread', FashionUnited speaks with experts about how everyday garments and accessories are made. This time: the production of a pair of jeans, explained by Imogen Nulty-Verstraeten. Nulty-Verstraeten is a denim specialist with over 18 years of experience in...
Fashion Featured23 Apr 2025