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.
Justin Bieber launches clothing brand Skylrk
Pop star Justin Bieber officially launched the first collection of his clothing brand, Skylrk, on Thursday. The collection consists of colourful apparel, footwear and accessories. Prices for items in the collection range from 49 euros for a beanie to 225 euros for sunglasses. The brand’s launch follows Bieber’s creative collaboration with Finn...
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Four youths arrested for cyberattacks on British retailers
The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) has arrested four suspects in connection with cyberattacks on well-known British retailers Marks & Spencer (M&S), Co-op and Harrods. The attacks took place in April of this year and caused significant financial disruption to the businesses. The four suspects remain in custody and are being questioned by the...
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Demna confirms date for debut Gucci show
Designer Demna has revealed that his debut show for Gucci will take place in March 2026. This removes the spring/summer womenswear show, typically held at the end of September, from this year's calendar. "I need more than two months to develop a vision," Gucci's new chief design officer told fashion journalist Suzy Menkes. This was revealed in a...
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Is Canada Goose up for sale?
Bain Capital is reportedly considering selling part or all of its controlling stake in luxury apparel brand Canada Goose Holdings Inc. (Canada Goose). Bloomberg reports that the investment firm is working with advisors and gauging interest from potential buyers, according to sources close to the matter. Bain Capital acquired a majority stake in...
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In Pictures: Glenn Martens' debut at Maison Margiela unveiled
Belgian fashion designer Glenn Martens made his debut as creative director of Maison Margiela in Paris on July 9. The Paris-based fashion house presented the Artisanal Collection 2025, filled with imagery from 16th and 17th century Flanders and the Netherlands. This was stated in Maison Margiela's press release. The most striking looks featured...
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Imagination will be the new luxury, says trend expert on AW26/27
The fashion industry likes to think ahead. Designers are already mulling collections for next year. Buyers are determining shop offerings for the next season. Fashion magazines are shooting winter stories in the summer. This is how it has always been. Yet, when it comes to the future of the industry as a whole, thinking ahead has become more...
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Heron Preston buys back rights to own brand from New Guards Group
Fashion designer Heron Preston has announced that he has regained full and exclusive rights to his brand. He repurchased these rights from New Guards Group (NGG), the fashion holding company owned by Farfetch. In an interview with The Business of Fashion, Preston shared: "I have been through hell to protect what I have built. I fought for my...
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Gap Inc. appoints head of communications
Gap Inc. (Gap), the US fashion company behind brands such as Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, welcomes Mame Annan-Brown as head of communications and executive vice-president. This is a newly created role, according to the company's press release. As a member of the executive team, Annan-Brown will oversee communications, the Gap...
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K-Way appoints head of international business
Outerwear brand K-Way has appointed Marco D'Avanzo as head of international business. D'Avanzo announced this news via his own LinkedIn profile. He began his new role with the originally French brand on July 1. Italy-based D'Avanzo is no stranger to fashion retail. From October 2016 to April 2025, he was general manager at the Canadian brand...
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European Commission approves Skechers acquisition by 3G Capital
Investment firm 3G Capital Partners LP (3G Capital) has been granted approval to acquire the American footwear brand Skechers. The European Commission announced this in a press release on Tuesday, July 1. Although both companies operate from the US, their activities in the European market require approval from the European Commission. Skechers...
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