Articles by Caitlyn Terra
Caitlyn Terra studied Journalism in Utrecht and has been working as a fashion journalist for FashionUnited Benelux since 2017. Since 2022, she is also the Managing Editor for FashionUnited's Benelux editorial team. Caitlyn is a news hunter at heart and is not afraid to sink her teeth into a story. She alternates between CEO interviews, reports, daily news and long investigative stories. She places extra importance on the themes of inclusivity and accessibility.
Circulose reopens Sundsvall factory following strategic restructuring
Swedish textile innovator Circulose has announced the restart of its commercial-scale production plant in Ortviken, Sundsvall. The facility, which is the world’s first industrial-scale chemical textile recycling plant, is scheduled to resume the manufacture of its signature recycled pulp in the fourth quarter of 2026. The restart follows a...
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Ace & Tate acquires Spanish brand Project Lobster
Dutch eyewear specialist Ace & Tate has made an acquisition. The company has acquired its Spanish counterpart, Project Lobster, as announced in a press release. The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed. Project Lobster has stores in Valencia, Barcelona and Madrid. The brand offers both sunglasses and prescription glasses, but at...
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The Fabricant receives European support for AI project to improve fashion industry
The European Union is providing financial support to the Amsterdam-based fashion-tech company The Fabricant for the development of an AI-driven initiative. In collaboration with the University of the Arts London (UAL), the Image to Pattern project focuses on automating the conversion of design sketches into production-ready patterns, according...
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G-Star announces ‘strategic restructuring’, 75 jobs to be cut
Dutch fashion brand G-Star is restructuring. With this move, the company aims to anticipate changing market dynamics, according to a press release. This is intended to create a stronger foundation for long-term growth and lasting brand relevance. The brand reports that its business operations will be simplified and that it aims to move faster...
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8 Questions about Hypedrop: Bestseller's new innovative wholesale brand
Danish fashion group Bestseller is introducing a new brand specifically for wholesale: Hypedrop. The brand has an innovative setup, with a small weekly drop of 10 to 15 items that retailers can purchase within a 72-hour window. The ordering window then closes, and the items are delivered within six weeks. This provides retailers with a quick way...
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4 SS27 fashion trends that help consumers resist unrest and AI
Starting a new year with fresh inspiration is always a positive beginning. Trend forecaster Christine Boland provided just that with her forecast for spring/summer 2027. She identified four key movements, and FashionUnited presents the highlights. Following dynamics: weightless volume, abundant pleats and ‘nothing stiff’ Boland always frames her...
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Bestseller launches new wholesale brand Hypedrop: weekly drops available for purchase, delivered within six weeks
Danish fashion group Bestseller is introducing a new brand specifically for wholesale. The brand, Hypedrop, “continuously listens to the market and translates demand directly into curated weekly product drops,” according to the press release. Hypedrop's collection is created using data analysis, digital design and AI-supported decision-making....
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Takeover battle: Hunkemöller creditors lose out in Dutch court
The Dutch court has rejected the objections of several creditors against the takeover of Hunkemöller. They attempted to reverse the lingerie chain's acquisition by the American company Redwood Capital Management through the court. According to the court, there is insufficient evidence for this. The Dutch case appears to be primarily intended to...
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Scotch & Soda's return to the high street: 22 stores reopened in Europe as global rollout continues
Since the bankruptcy of its European retail division in 2024, high streets across the region have been without Scotch & Soda. Now, however, under the ownership of US investment company Bluestar Alliance, stores have already reopened across Europe. In conversation with FashionUnited, Sander Born, chief sales director at Scotch & Soda, shares...
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Andrea Rigogliosi named new CEO of Diesel
Diesel has appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO), reports Vogue Business. Andrea Rigogliosi was tipped for the top role at the Italian brand in autumn 2025, and his position has now reportedly been confirmed. Parent company OTB has not yet released a statement regarding the appointment. Rigogliosi is the brand's first CEO since Eraldo...
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