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.
EU-funded T-rex Project presents blueprint for textile-to-textile recycling
The EU-funded T-REX (Textile Recycling Excellence) project successfully completed its innovation programme after three years of collaboration with 13 organisations, including Fashion for Good and Adidas. In a press release, the consortium presented a comprehensive blueprint to scale up textile-to-textile recycling (T2T) in Europe. It included an...
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9dcc to cease operations: Crypto fashion brand ends activities due to economic headwinds
Fashion label 9dcc, which combines physical clothing with NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain, is ceasing operations at the end of May. This was announced yesterday by founder Gmoney, an anonymous creator and collaborator in the NFT world, via the platform X (formerly Twitter). Since its launch in 2022, the brand gained recognition with ‘network...
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Slikk secures 10 million dollars to expand fast fashion delivery and Try & Buy model
Slikk, an online platform that delivers clothing and accessories within 60 minutes in Bengaluru (southern India), secured 10 million dollars in a series A round. Nexus Venture Partners led this round, with participation from Lightspeed. The founders announced this via the career platform LinkedIn. Slikk is using the investment to expand its...
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Vetements loses trademark registration in the US; name is ‘too generic’
Swiss fashion label Vetements is not permitted to register its name as a trademark in the US. The US Court of Appeals confirmed this on May 21, following a legal battle that lasted years. The judges supported the earlier decision by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to refuse the application. The reason: ‘vetements’ is the...
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Cascale chief executive officer Colin Browne to exit in July
Colin Browne will step down as chief executive officer of Cascale on July 31, 2025. The organisation confirmed today that his departure is the result of a personal decision. Browne has led a period of strategic repositioning within the organisation over the past year. “Colin’s steady leadership has been crucial in strengthening and refocusing...
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Rag & Bone expands with eyewear in collaboration with Marcolin
New York fashion label Rag & Bone is entering into an exclusive four-year licensing agreement with eyewear manufacturer Marcolin for an eyewear line. Guess and WHP Global, the brand’s parent companies, announced this in a press release. According to the press release, the Rag & Bone eyewear line captures the energy of city life with striking...
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New collaboration established to modernise American fashion industry
Israeli-American production company Kornit Digital is entering into a strategic partnership with Mas Acme USA, the US subsidiary of the global apparel manufacturer MAS Holdings. Together, they aim to modernise the American fashion industry, Kornit Digital announced in a press release. MAS Holdings is the largest apparel technology player in...
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New direction for Chiara Boni: International growth and expanded collection
Italian fashion label Chiara Boni La Petite Robe, known for its cocktail dresses and presence in department stores such as Saks and Bloomingdale’s, is embarking on a new growth phase. Founder Chiara Boni left the company in 2024, and the Germanetti family has fully acquired the brand. More is now known about the brand’s new direction, as Chiara...
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Brand battle: Steve Madden sues Adidas over design
US shoe brand Steve Madden has sued the German sportswear giant Adidas. In the complaint, Steve Madden stated that they were “fed up” with Adidas continuing to object to designs that they believe do not infringe on Adidas’ brand image. Steve Madden’s complaint was filed on Wednesday in the federal court in Brooklyn, New York. Reuters was the...
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CIFF Kids 2.0: New approach for children’s fashion trade fair in Copenhagen
Danish children's fashion trade fair CIFF Kids is preparing for a fresh start. The trade fair will take place from August 5 to 7, 2025, at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, at the same time as CIFF and Copenhagen Fashion Week. This time, it will have a completely new set-up: CIFF Kids 2.0. With this new edition, the organisation wants to respond...
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