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In pictures: Filippa K introduces new store concept in Amsterdam

Swedish brand Filippa K is opening a new store on P.C. Hoofstraat in Amsterdam with a revamped shop concept, the company announced in a press release. The concept follows on from the remodelling of the Filippa K shop in Helsinki last year. Image: Filippa K store on P.C. Hooftstraat, Amsterdam | Credit: Filippa K Image: Filippa K store on P.C....

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Patagonia partners with Makers Unite on Amsterdam-based repair centre

Creative textile platform Makers Unite and outerwear brand Patagonia have joined forces to launch the United Repair Centre (URC) in Amsterdam. The hub aims to carry out 300,000 clothing repairs annually, saving one million kilograms of textile waste, the duo said in a release, and will allow for not only Patagonia to utilise its services but...

Fairs

Amsterdam to host metaverse festival with attendance from digital fashion brands

A new metaverse festival is set to take place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, between June 14 and 17, where attendees can dive into the cultural lens of the digital world in a bid to make it more accessible for everyone. Over the four day period, Met Ams will host an array of events and evening entertainment throughout its conference, with...

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Experts at Kingpins: 4 biggest myths about denim

What do we really know about the denim industry and about the products themselves? As with every topic, the denim industry is full of its own myths or facts that are mistaken to be false.. During the fifth edition of Kingpins, Stefano Aldighieri from the Design Studio, Bart van de Woestyne from Superblue and Andrew Olah from Kingpins, acted as...

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Under Armour opens its first European flagship store in Amsterdam

Amsterdam - US sportswear brand Under Armour opened its debut flagship store in Europe in Amsterdam Thursday evening. The store, which is the first and largest Brand House store from Under Armour, spans more than 1,000 square meters. Located on the Kalverstraat, a main shopping street in the city, the new Brand House offers Under Armour's...

Retail

Under Armour to open first EU flagship store in Amsterdam

Under Armour is set to open its first flagship store in Europe in the capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam. The new store, which is set to span over 1,000 square meters, will be located at 16-18 Kalverstraat and will offer the brands complete product offering, including running, golf and football gear. Although an exact opening date for the...

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First Look: Hudson's Bay first department store outside of Canada

Amsterdam - September 5 is a historical day for Canadian department store group Hudson's Bay Company, as the doors of the first Hudson's Bay store outside of Canada opened in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Located at the Rokin and Nes, the first Hudson's Bay store opening in the country ties in with the launch of Hudson's Bay local web shop....

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Overview: 5 Must-Read Denim articles

London - Denim holds a special place within the fashion industry. Originally created as work wear, this solid fabric has been transformed into essential daily wear over the years and become a wardrobe staple. Industry denim trade fairs Kingpins and Denim Première Vision took place last month as FashionUnited turned its focus to the leading...

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Hudson’s Bay Co. reveals first 4 stores locations in the Netherlands

London - Canadian retail group Hudson’s Bay Co. has announced the location of its first four stores in the Netherlands, which include the site previously claimed by Marks & Spencer for its second flagship store in Amsterdam. The announcement comes not long after Hudson’s Bay Co. confirmed it’s entry into the country, with plans to open up to 20...

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M&S offloads Amsterdam flagship site to Hudson's Bay Co.

London - Marks & Spencer has dropped plans to open a second flagship store Amsterdam, the Netherlands, following news that Canadian retailer Hudson's Bay Co. (HBC) it set to enter the country. The British department store group confirms it has sold its intended location for its flagship store on the Rokin to the Canadian department store group...