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.
AW25 buying guide: Functional apparel and accessories in an age of extremes
From the weather to politics: we live in an age of extremes. This is reflected in fashion, where functional apparel is becoming increasingly important. The gorpcore trend, once popular with outdoor athletes, hikers, and campers (“gorp” is an acronym for “good old raisins and peanuts”, a common trail mix snack), continues to evolve for AW25....
Fashion 3 Apr 2025
Amsterdam Fashion Week adopts Copenhagen sustainability standards
Amsterdam Fashion Week (AFW) and Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) are joining forces via a new partnership that aims to "accelerate sustainable initiatives within the fashion industry, both in the Nordics and the Benelux," a press release has revealed. Summary • Amsterdam Fashion Week (AFW) and Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) are partnering to...
Fashion 3 Apr 2025
& Other Stories appoints Jonathan Saunders as chief creative officer
& Other Stories appoints Jonathan Saunders new chief creative officer. He will assume the role in the first half of 2025 and will lead the brand's overall creative direction. The brand, part of the H&M Group, announced this in a press release to FashionUnited. Summary • Jonathan Saunders has been appointed chief creative officer of & Other...
People3 Apr 2025
H&M to create 'twins' of models with AI: "The possibilities are almost endless"
H&M joins the growing list of fashion companies utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in their online communications. The retailer will create digital "twins" of real models. These AI reproductions will be used in social media posts and marketing campaigns, provided the models give their consent. Thirty models, including Mathilda Gvarliani...
Fashion 28 Mar 2025
Dutch brand Anna + Nina opens first UK store in London
Lifestyle brand Anna + Nina opened its doors to its UK store in London this week, according to a post on the brand's Instagram. The brand’s first store in London has a bright red front and is located at 54 Chiltern Street. The store is a new milestone in the growth of the brand, which now has five stores of its own. In addition to the store in...
Retail26 Mar 2025
Old Navy innovates with Radar, uses RFID and AI for smarter inventory management
Old Navy, a brand under Gap Inc., is enhancing its retail operations through a new partnership with American technology company Radar. This collaboration aims to implement AI-powered RFID technology across all U.S. Old Navy stores to optimize inventory management, according to a Gap Inc. press release. Old Navy CEO Haio Barbeito stated that this...
Retail26 Mar 2025
US increases imports ahead of possible tariff hikes
Imports from the United States increased by 12.1 percent in January 2025 compared to December 2024. This is probably due to American companies anticipating the tariff increases that President Donald Trump wants to impose on foreign goods, according to the latest World Trade Monitor (WTM) from the Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis...
BusinessMember25 Mar 2025
Shein accused of counterfeiting Coach products
Tapestry, the American fashion group whose brands include Coach, has sued Shein for plagiarism. Coach's parent company accuses the Chinese e-commerce giant of violating its property rights and trademark, according to court documents. Tapestry alleges that Shein engages in misleading advertising and distributes products that closely resemble...
BusinessMember20 Mar 2025
Chanel takes majority stake in Italian shoe manufacturer Grey Mer
The French fashion house Chanel has acquired a majority stake in the Italian footwear manufacturer Grey Mer, a Chanel spokesperson confirmed to FashionUnited. According to Milan-based newspaper MFF, the acquisition comprises 70 percent of the shares, with the remaining 30 percent held by the founding Alessandri family. Grey Mer, founded by...
BusinessMember19 Mar 2025
Six fashion concepts for SS26 at Texhibition Istanbul
Fashion designer Belma Özdemir analysed more than 500 booths at the seventh edition of sourcing fair Texhibition in Istanbul. She focused on trends, colours and quality, creating two trend areas based on her findings, with three concepts each. These six SS26 concepts demonstrate how manufacturers and designers are shaping the future of fashion...
Fashion |Report Featured14 Mar 2025