Articles by Diane Vanderschelden
Diane Vanderschelden is a Business Editor for FashionUnited France and UK. She covers the latest economic, financial, and regulatory news shaping the fashion industry. With a keen interest in international dynamics, she focuses on the economic, social, and cultural factors influencing different regions, particularly Asia and Europe, where she has lived for several years.
Textile trade dispute: Can China really refute 'overcapacity' accusation?
In an unprecedented document published at the end of July, China directly contests Western accusations of industrial 'overcapacity'. While the text primarily targets electric vehicles, batteries and advanced technologies, its reasoning also applies to the textile industry. Beijing rejects the idea that a trade surplus or high production capacity...
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Vestiaire Collective: New management, returning to growth, AI and a culture of 'delivery'
Four months after their appointment, Thomas Hézard, chief product officer, and Rémi Bouchez, chief technology officer, met with FashionUnited to detail the initial changes made at Vestiaire Collective. Fewer projects running in parallel; more decisions left to the teams; targeted use of artificial intelligence; and lower fees. Behind these...
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Raymond Lifestyle shifts export focus to Europe amidst new trade agreements
The Indian apparel group, which still generates 65 percent of its exports in the US, intends to increase Europe's share from 17 percent to 20–25 percent within two years. Is India looking to leverage its new agreements with London and Brussels to strengthen its position in European supply chains? The new international trade rules have taken a...
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Chanel, Miu Miu, Burberry: does a 'return to product' signal the end of outrageous price hikes in luxury?
After two years of a slowdown in the luxury market, Chanel has reportedly recorded a 16 percent growth in its like-for-like revenue for the first half of 2026. This result was notably driven by the first collections from Matthieu Blazy. Beyond the case of Chanel, this performance prompts the question: what if, after years of price hikes,...
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Chanel trial in Hong Kong: theft of 700 unsold bags reignites debate on destroying unsold stock
Four former Chanel employees, convicted of attempting to steal over 700 bags and wallets destined for destruction, have brought a practice back into the spotlight that the luxury sector is now keen to forget. In fashion, as in most industries, managing unsold stock, returns, and faulty products has become both a strategic and an environmental...
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LVMH turns the page on Patou: why Bernard Arnault is selling the house he relaunched
Following Marc Jacobs, the group is continuing to refocus its portfolio. Behind the sale of Patou to Dilesh Mehta, a new doctrine seems to be emerging: houses that do not quickly reach the break-even point now have less time to prove themselves. Sometimes, transactions that occur in the middle of summer go almost unnoticed, even though they...
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Amazon surpasses 3 trillion dollars: has Wall Street just answered AI sceptics?
For almost two years, the same question has persistently resurfaced in the financial markets. American multinationals are spending billions of dollars to develop artificial intelligence, but when will these investments actually generate profits? The results published by Amazon last week may offer an initial answer. Wall Street has been quick to...
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Kering: how Luca de Meo's financial overhaul is giving the luxury group breathing room and time
3.3 billion euros. In a word, as in a number, is Kering's financial trajectory finally changing? By reducing its debt by 4.7 billion euros in just six months, the world's number two luxury group has secured what it needed most: time and capital to complete its turnaround. Presented on July 28, 2026, the half-year results show revenue of 7.22...
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Aldi enters fashion market with 'Aldi Studio' collection in France
Paris - For decades, retailers built their reputation on price. Tomorrow, they may well build it on their image. As food margins shrink and consumers become more selective with their spending, retailers are looking for new ways to differentiate themselves. One of the most unexpected is through clothing. What was once a simple communication stunt...
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Damien Pommeret discusses international Woolmark Prize eligibility changes
As applications for the 2028 edition of the International Woolmark Prize (IWP) have officially opened, the prestigious competition is shaking up its own rules. For the first time in seven decades, the prize is no longer exclusively for founders of independent labels. It is now open to designers working within established houses. Damien Pommeret,...
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