Articles by Sylvana Lijbaart
European Parliament reviews eco-design framework, reaches agreement on destruction of unsold clothing ban
loading... - Business
The European Parliament has reached a preliminary agreement to revise the EU eco-design framework for sustainable products. While rules had already been outlined for this, the parliament has now further shaped the rules as well as added new ones. For instance, MEPs agreed that eco-design requirements should also cover practices related to early...
JD Sports' Dutch subsidiary reportedly files for bankruptcy
loading... - Business
Sports Unlimited Retail, the parent company of sports retailers Sprinter, Aktiesport and Perry Sport and the Dutch subsidiary of JD Sports, is understood to have been declared bankrupt, local media outlet RTL Z has reported. The bankruptcy would affect 54 shops and 1,100 employees. FashionUnited has contacted the firm and is still waiting for a...
The year in fashion according to Lyst: From Miu Miu and Jacquemus to Uniqlo
loading... - Fashion
2023 is drawing to a close and, with it, fashion search engine Lyst has announced its annual ‘Year in Fashion’ overview. The report shows, among other things, which trends were most important this fashion year, which brand was searched the most and what the most popular shoes and bags were. Luxury fashion brand Miu Miu was once again labelled...
Ergonomics, feminine tones and over-the-top outfits: Menswear SS25 according to Edwin van den Hoek
loading... - Fashion
The right-wing turn the Netherlands took in the elections on 22nd November did not escape anyone's attention. The fact that Geert Wilders' party, PVV (Partij voor de Vrijheid), emerged victorious with 37 seats (for now), is being noticed all over Europe and even reached US media. It is therefore no surprise that Dutch trend forecaster Edwin van...
Lacoste dives into the virtual world to celebrate its 90th anniversary
loading... - Business
French fashion brand Lacoste has partnered with 'The Sandbox', a subsidiary of Chinese game software company Animoca Brands, seeing it step into the virtual world on its 90th anniversary. The Sandbox created a platform that allows people around the world to play together, the press release said. The virtual world features themed locations such...
Cross-Border Commerce Europe provides tips to prepare retailers for the 'new normal'
loading... - Business
Wars, inflation and slowing consumption are having a major impact on retail. The sector must adapt to keep up with the changes and return to the 'new normal'. To help retailers get started in the "new normal", Cross-Border Commerce Europe sat down with ten international C-Level retail executives who shared their visions of the future in the...
Euromonitor: 6 Consumer trends for 2024
loading... - Business
As high streets slowly become Christmas-proof through ornate illuminations and festive store windows, it is clear the end of 2023 is approaching and another new year is upon us. Time to look ahead, then. These are the biggest consumer trends in 2024, according to market research firm Euromonitor International. AI-enabled chatbots and digital...
Denim Dudes: diversity takes on more feminine forms for SS25
loading... - Fashion
Those who wanted to dive into the denim trends of SS25 at Kingpins had to be quick. Already about twenty minutes before the trend presentation started, the seminar room filled up with well-dressed guests. Obviously, everyone was in the mood for a bit of trend watching. Accordingly, Shannon Reddy pulled out all the stops for 45 minutes to present...
Denim fair Kingpins retains distinctive identity following Messe Frankfurt partnership
loading... - Fairs
Those who entered SugarCity in Halfweg on Wednesday and Thursday found themselves in a denim paradise. It was the return of denim trade fair Kingpins, and as usual, all visitors understood the unofficial dress code perfectly. Visitors with denim hats, skirts with denim fringes, and even a dog with a denim jacket strutted from the cloakroom...
Court rules: Dockers violates Skechers patent, shoes not for sale in the EU
loading... - Business
Skechers USA Inc. has received an injunction from the European Union after successfully suing shoe brand Dockers by Gerli, the company announced in a press release. Dockers allegedly sold a shoe that copied the design of Skechers' model 'Hands Free Slip-Ins'. Skechers brought an action against Dockers before the Düsseldorf Regional Court. On 5...