Articles by Sylvana Lijbaart
Sylvana Lijbaart studied Journalism in Tilburg (Netherlands) and has worked as a journalist at FashionUnited since 2022. She operates as a multi-skilled member of the editorial team. She researches opportunities for constructive journalism and sends out breaking news newsletters at crucial moments. Sylvana gathers news from the high streets of the Netherlands and Belgium, interviews key figures in the industry, writes in-depth reports and delves into complex topics. She is a business-focused fashion journalist.
Lanvin Group faces double-digit revenue decline in 'transitional year' 2024
The annual results for the Chinese fashion group Lanvin Group Holdings Limited are marked by a "transitional year" in which the company strategically adjusted its creative direction and operations. The owner of the Lanvin fashion house and the Wolford, Sergio Rossi, St. John, and Caruso brands reports a double-digit revenue decline for fiscal...
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Crowds, newcomers and transformations: This was the AW25 trade fair season in Europe
In recent weeks, the fashion industry has had the opportunity to learn about new trends and get a sneak peek of AW25 collections at European trade shows. Amid the ever-changing world of fashion, trade shows are also adapting, making for an interesting ordering season. Are you curious about how the European AW25 trade show season went?...
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Zalando becomes exclusive retail partner of Diane von Furstenberg in Europe
Zalando and Diane von Furstenberg are entering into an exclusive partnership which will see the German e-commerce giant become the designer brand's exclusive retail partner in Europe, a press release announced. Diane von Furstenberg will be offered on Zalando in all 25 markets. In addition to Zalando, the designer brand is still available via...
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Mud Jeans celebrates 12.5-year anniversary with rebranding: 5 Questions about the new direction
Dutch denim brand Mud Jeans is undergoing a rebranding, placing style, fashion, and desirability at the forefront. The denim label recently opened its first flagship store in the center of Amsterdam, subtly showcasing the brand's new direction. It has also taken root in small-scale multibrand concept stores across the UK and Ireland, and has...
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IFCO: Turkish fashion scene fights to win over Europe
Istanbul - Turkey is a textile country that focuses on high-quality production. The country competes with the biggest players in the clothing industry, such as Bangladesh and China. Although Turkey has been able to defend its position for years, high inflation and the aftermath of the 2023 earthquakes still play a major role every day. The...
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Modefabriek: Positivity about new location outweighs concerns about layout
Over the past two days, fashion professionals immersed themselves in new trends, caught a sneak peek of AW25 collections, and drew inspiration from trend forecasters and fashion experts. This all took place at Dutch trade show Modefabriek in Expo Greater Amsterdam in Vijfhuizen. For this edition, the womenswear trade show relocated to a new...
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Creativity brings healing in SS26: The 4 trends according to Christine Boland
From political discussions to sustainability issues; the world holds a sense of concern. These topics are being translated in various ways into the art and fashion spheres. How do these industries deal with such charged subjects? According to trend forecaster Christine Boland, the art and fashion world is now all about healing and recovery. “...
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Sandro opens first store in India
Sandro is opening its first store in India. The French brand is settling in the city of Mumbai, as announced in a press release. The first Indian store paves the way for further expansion in South Asia. Sandro's first store in Mumbai mirrors the signature design of its flagship stores around the world. The 150-square-metre location will showcase...
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Fair Wear Foundation completes OECD's assessment, first for fashion industry
Fair Wear Foundation has completed the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) alignment assessment of industry due diligence initiatives in the garment and footwear sector. The non-profit organisation claims to be the only organisation in the garment industry to have been fully assessed on the standards and implementation,...
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Compression socks with a doping effect: Founder and CEO of Stox talk about the road to success
Compression socks, whether used in sports, leisure or for medical purposes, aren't exactly considered a sexy accessory. Caspar Disselhoff agreed. So, almost 10 years ago, he founded Stox Energy Socks - the company making compression socks with medical technology fashionable. Stox was born in 2015, and already started out with a medical...
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