Articles by Susan Zijp
European Commission launches investigation into Temu
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The European Commission is launching an investigation into Chinese e-commerce platform Temu, a subsidiary of PDD Holdings. This was reported by Bloomberg based on anonymous sources. Temu is growing rapidly in Europe thanks to its low-price strategy. The platform is the international version of Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo, founded in 2015,...
Denim trends for SS25: Men's shorts and fashion for global culture
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The denim fair Kingpins celebrated its tenth anniversary edition in Amsterdam last week. A highlight of the fair was the trend presentation by its long-term partner Denim Dudes, which this time round was dedicated to denim trends for the spring/summer 2026 season and thus shed light on topics relevant to fashion professionals, such as consumer...
The future of denim fits at Kingpins: 'Clothing should shape the wearer, not the other way around'
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A panel discussion on the first day of denim trade fair Kingpins put forth the topic of the future of denim fits to visitors. Dubbed 'Future Fit Forum', the discussion, moderated by Michelle Branch, founder and creative director of US-based Markt & Twigs, Inc., a global creative company specialising in denim innovations, took place between Carme...
Levi's signs Pakistan Accord
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Levi Strauss & Co. has signed a legal agreement to ensure the safety of garment workers in Pakistan, the Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) said. The American denim brand is the 129th signatory to the Pakistan accord. The Pakistan Accord, which will come into effect in 2023, is a legally binding agreement between fashion brands and trade unions. The...
Spain launches pilot for large-scale textile waste management
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The Spanish Association for the Management of Textile Waste, FEMP (Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces) and some of the largest fashion companies are joining forces to tackle textile waste ahead of the EU regulation for the Collective System of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles and footwear (SCRAP), which is...
Proenza Schouler appoints new CEO
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Shira Suveyke Snyder will be the new chief executive officer (CEO) of American fashion brand Proenza Schouler, according to a press release to FashionUnited. As of Wednesday, October 16, the manager will succeed Kay Hong, who has held this position since 2018 and will remain on the board of directors. “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome...
Diesel and Savage x Fenty bring underwear to the forefront in first collaboration
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Diesel and Savage x Fenty have unveiled their first collaboration with the launch of a lingerie and apparel collection. Glenn Martens, creative director of the Italian fashion house Diesel, and Rihanna, the visionary force behind the US lingerie brand Savage x Fenty, shared in a press release that the partnership stemmed from "a shared...
Creative director change at Missoni: Filippo Grazioli leaves, Alberto Caliri takes over
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Missoni is saying goodbye to its creative director Filippo Grazioli, who has been at the helm of the Italian fashion house since 2022. His last collection for the fashion house was presented on September 20 during Milan Fashion Week. Missoni immediately announced Grazioli's successor to be Alberto Caliri, as reported by WWD. In an interview with...
Armedangels appoints new director of global sales
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German brand Armedangels has appointed André Hennigers as its new global sales director. Hennigers brings a wealth of experience from the fashion industry, having previously held leadership roles at renowned brands such as Marc O'Polo, Levi Strauss & Co., Nike and Esprit. According to the brand's press release, Hennigers will be responsible for...
Italy launches investigation into Shein over possible misleading advertising
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The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has opened an investigation into the Dublin-based company Infinite Styles Services CO. Limited, which operates the Italian Shein website. The investigation focuses on possible misleading advertising on the Shein website, in particular in the 'SheinTheKnow', 'evoluSHEIN' and 'Social Responsibility'...