Articles by Susan Zijp
Labels To Watch: 5 South African brands that reflect the richness of Africa’s fashion
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South Africa Fashion Week (SAFW) has enjoyed a good reputation for decades. Founded in 1997 by Lucilla Booyzen, the biannual event takes place in both Johannesburg and Cape Town and presents an important opportunity for retailers to discover the richness of African fashion. South Africa is a breeding ground for fashion talent. According to...
Zara owner Inditex demands transparency from Better Cotton
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Better Cotton, the world's largest cotton sustainability programme, is being asked to answer to growing concerns raised by fashion giant Inditex. In a letter to Better Cotton CEO Alan McClay, Inditex demanded a plan to clarify transparency on cotton traceability following allegations of "illegal practices" by the NGO Earthsight, according to...
Steve Madden to begin selling perfume again
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Footwear, clothing and accessories brand Steve Madden is preparing to step back into the perfume industry as it plans to once again launch fragrances, this time in collaboration with perfume company Parlux. The news was revealed to WWD, which was told by the eponymous designer that "with the explosive growth of the [Steve Madden] brand and the...
Judge dismisses greenwashing case against Nike
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A court in the US state of Missouri has dismissed a class action lawsuit against Nike after a complainant claimed that its 'Sustainability Collection' product line does not use sustainable materials and was therefore misleading. The arguments presented in the case were not convincing enough, leading to the dismissal, the Sourcing Journal...
Ann Demeulemeester announces first pre-collection with Stefano Gallici
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The presentation of Belgian fashion house Ann Demeulemeester's SS25 pre-collection, led by its newest creative director Stefano Gallici, is set to take place from 21 May to 24 May in Paris, in the showroom at 4 Rue de Saintonge. Ann Demeulemeester has seen success since Gallici's appointment as creative director. "Gallici's distinct artistic...
Chiara Ferragni will not return to the management of Tod's
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Italian entrepreneur and influencer Chiara Ferragni is no longer a board member of Tod's Group, according to an AFP report. Di.Vi. Finanziaria, Tod's majority shareholder, on Thursday published a list of nine candidates for the next term of the board of directors, with Ferragni's name not among them. Ferragni joined Tod's Group's board of...
AAFA calls on Bangladesh to stop 'threats' to garment workers
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American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has called for an end to "the threats and crackdown on garment workers in Bangladesh" in an open letter addressed to the president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGMEA). In recent months, the protesters have been protesting against one of the lowest wages in the world,...
Capri Holdings 'firmly' denies search for Michael Kors successor
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Capri Holdings, parent company of Michael Kors, has denied a suggestive report by WWD that a search is underway for a possible successor to Kors. In a statement to the media outlet, Capri reported that the eponymous designer was and remains 'chief creative officer' of Michael Kors. The response follows a report published by WWD earlier this week...
Hermès taken to court by customers over 'unfair sales practices'
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Hermès was taken to court by two customers in the US state of California, who accused the company of unfair sales practices. According to the suit, Hermès allegedly only offers its Birkin bag to an exclusive group of customers with "sufficient sales history". Only people who have previously bought from the brand are allowed to buy the Birkin...
Fashion designer Stephen Linard dies age of 64
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London designer Stephen Linard has died at the age of 64. This was reported by Linard's family to WWD, who said he died on 10 March due to throat cancer. Linard designed clothes for big stars such as David Bowie, the members of U2 and Boy George in the 1980s. Linard is considered a pioneer in creating different personas through clothes. Besides...