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.
Maison Margiela's 'Line 2' debuts with art installation in Hannam
Belgian fashion house Maison Margiela launches ‘Line 2’. The brand adds a new line that “anchors the exchange between fashion and culture”, according to the press release. Specifically, the line will be a platform for “creative collaborations”. The number two has been chosen for the idea of “merging two minds to create a new result”. The first...
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Brunello Cucinelli's net profit up 16 percent in first half-year
Italian fashion house Brunello Cucinelli achieved a net profit of 76.7 million euros in the first six months of the financial year. This represents a 16 percent increase compared to a year earlier, according to the financial update. The fashion house announced in July that its revenue for the period amounted to 684.1 million euros. This...
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Free People boosts Urban Outfitters results in first half
American fashion group Urban Outfitters, Inc. (UO) saw increases in both revenue and profit in the first half of the year. UO is the parent company of retailers Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters, fashion brand Free People and clothing rental company Nuuly. The group's revenue rose by 11 percent in the first six months. This resulted in record...
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Belgian schoolchildren can now receive free lessons on impact of fashion
Belgian primary school children can now learn about the impact of fashion. The lesson package "Do trousers grow on trees?", based on the book of the same name, is now provided free of charge thanks to the support of retailer JBC. "At JBC, we believe in the power of young generations," said Anaïs Claes, sustainability manager at JBC, in the press...
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Claire's Dutch branch enters insolvency
The Dutch branch of the jewellery chain Claire's, Claire Netherlands B.V., has initiated insolvency proceedings and been granted a suspension of payments. This follows similar actions by the company's branches in the U.S., France, Belgium, and the UK in recent weeks. The Dutch website for Claire's is currently offline. Although Claire's stores...
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Dubai-based Sumwon Studios acquires Balr.
The Dutch lifestyle brand Balr. has been acquired by Dubai-based Sumwon Studios. The financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed in the press release issued by the company. This move marks a new chapter for the football-inspired brand known for its black and white collection. It was founded in 2013 by professional footballers Demy de...
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SZA named first artistic director of Vans
Fashion brand Vans has appointed its first artistic director. The role has gone to artist SZA. The Grammy winner will oversee new campaigns and exclusive collections, according to the press release. Vans praises SZA for her “genre-transcending sound and radical authenticity”. “She challenges fashion codes and cultural expectations and encourages...
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Jacopo Venturini steps down as Valentino CEO
Jacopo Venturini has reportedly resigned with immediate effect as chief executive officer of Valentino. Venturini has taken a break "for personal reasons," WWD exclusively reports. The Italian fashion house has not yet released a statement at the time of writing. A successor to Venturini has not yet been named. However, an announcement may...
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Marimekko x Crocs collaboration drives sales growth in Q2
Growth opportunities for Finnish fashion house Marimekko lie in the Asian market and brand collaborations. This was revealed by chief executive officer Tiina Alahuta-Kasko during a webcast explaining the second quarter financial results. Marimekko's second quarter saw a 2 percent increase in sales and net sales of 44.5 million euros. Behind...
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British designer accuses Belgian football club Beerschot of plagiarizing shirt design
Belgian football club Beerschot has issued an official statement responding to accusations of plagiarism regarding its new football shirt. London-based Diana al Shammari accused the club of copying the floral pattern. Al Shammari is known on Instagram as ‘thefootballgal’. On her account, she embellishes football shirts with embroidery. She has...
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