Articles by Caitlyn Terra
Belgian initiative helps retailers welcome disabled and neurodivergent consumers warmly
16 Jan 2023 - Retail
Anyone thinking of accessibility in retail may well think of physical accessibility. For example, making a small ramp instead of stairs so that the premises are easily accessible for wheelchair users as well as people with walkers or prams. But a service for people with a visual, auditory or mental disability or neurodivergent people (such as...
News of 'revolutionary plan' Adidas AG turns out to be fake, no new co-CEO
16 Jan 2023 - Business
Confusion on Monday morning: reports of a 'revolutionary plan' at Adidas AG turn out to be fake. An Adidas AG spokesperson confirmed to FashionUnited that the press release in question had not been sent out by the German sportswear company. On Monday morning, a press release was picked up by various media outlets which read that Adidas AG...
Belgian retailer LolaLiza announces winners of Fashion School contest: a conversation with the designers
16 Dec 2022 - Fashion
A few months ago, Belgian retailer LolaLiza launched The LolaLiza Fashion School. Belgian fashion talents could enter the competition and winners will see their designs made into real pieces and sold at LolaLiza stores. Designers Femke Thijs, Liesl De Ridder and Nanook Cools are the three lucky ones who won the contest. The three were selected...
Balenciaga apologises for controversial campaign images following outcry
23 Nov 2022 - Fashion
Fashion house Balenciaga has apologised on Instagram for several controversial images from two of the brand's campaigns. Earlier this week, a Balenciaga campaign went viral, mainly on Twitter and Instagram, because it depicted children holding teddy bears in bondage gear. The campaign images were no longer visible on Balenciaga's website on...
Fashion for Good unveils new exhibition dedicated to cotton
7 Oct 2022 - Culture
Fashion for Good has opened the doors of a new exhibition called 'Knowing Cotton Otherwise', which highlights the rich history behind what is perhaps the world’s most well-known fabric. The exhibition highlights the relationship between cotton and the fashion industry; the role of cotton in an increasingly tightly woven web of global cultures;...
Dutch denim fair Kingpins finds its footing in its new home SugarCity
20 Oct 2022 - Fairs
A large crowd had already gathered in front of SugarCity in the Netherland’s Halfweg, before Kingpins had opened its doors. The group was characterised by a considerable amount of denim garments, making the material the unofficial dress code for the Dutch denim fair. It is the second time that the event has taken place in the SugarCity event...
FW23 According to trend forecaster Jan Agelink: Nomadic, prints and a futuristic vibe
15 Jul 2022 - Fashion
Trendforecaster's job is not an easy one in these turbulent times. With so much uncertainty in the world, it is difficult to look ahead, reports Jan Agelink of Buro Jantrendman during his online seminar for the FW23 season. "It's a big story because there's a lot going on." Fortunately, consumer trends and themes can indeed be found in today's...
FW23 trends according to Christine Boland: Creative explosion, paradoxes and the suit
28 Jun 2022 - Fashion
We live in turbulent times, as trend forecaster Christine Boland emphasizes once again in her most recent seminar on Fall/Winter 2023. The world is reaching all kinds of tipping points, not only in terms of climate, but also when it comes to what is seen as 'feminine' and 'masculine'. "It's the tension we live in," she indicates. Although...
In Pictures: Vero Moda unveils new store concept
21 Jun 2022 - Retail
Vero Moda has implemented a new shop concept, its parent company Bestseller reported on LinkedIn and a spokesperson for the brand confirmed to FashionUnited. The intention is that the new concept will be rolled out to the thousands of stores operated by the Danish brand over a short period of time. It has been quite some time since Vero Moda's...
Inside Zalando’s plan to be the home of ‘streetwear, new luxury and fashion inspiration’
14 Jun 2022 - Business
Online retailer Zalando has been part of the fashion industry for almost 15 years now. During that time, the German company has introduced many new services and expanded its range considerably. Now, the platform is consciously working on not just being a general e-tailer, but becoming the destination for “new luxury, streetwear and fashion...