Articles by Sylvana Lijbaart
Peter Wertmann wins Lichting 2024 with graduate collection ‘Lost Product of Society’
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Peter Wertmann is the winner of Lichting 2024, the design competition of the Netherlands’ up-and-coming fashion talent. The announcement was made on Friday evening after the annual Lichting show at Amsterdam Fashion Week (AFW), held in an intimate space at De Hallen Studio’s in Amsterdam. During the show, ten emerging fashion designers presented...
Former EU Commissioner Günther Oettinger to advise Shein
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Former EU Commissioner Günther Oettinger will lobby for Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein. Oettinger is to advise Shein on the political climate in the European Union, as reported by Dutch media platform NOS on Wednesday. The Chinese fast-fashion giant is trying to improve its reputation against the backdrop of a planned IPO in London. Shein has...
On Holding AG posts success in first half, profit grows 156.5 percent
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The second quarter and first half of 2024 has been a strong one for Swiss sportswear company On Holding AG, which reported a double-digit sales growth for both periods. The half-year report of the brand also showed a strong improvement in net profit. Net sales totalled 567.7 million Swiss francs in the second quarter, while the company surpassed...
IFCO: Turkish fashion world sees Europe as a market with many opportunities and challenges
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Istanbul - The Turkish fashion industry has been competing with major producing players like Bangladesh and China for years. Turkey has managed to defend its position, however, in a time when this is not an easy task. The country does not do this by compromising on prices, because quality comes before quantity in the Turkish fashion world, and...
Ted Baker will not make a fresh start in the Netherlands
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The Dutch branch of Ted Baker, trading under the name Ted Baker Netherlands BV, will not continue, according to the first bankruptcy report. The British fashion brand had a flagship store in Amsterdam, a store in Roermond and shop-in-shops in the luxury retailer, Bijenkorf. Ted Baker Netherlands BV went bankrupt due to liquidity problems, with...
Swimwear brand Via di Gioia: ‘As a young woman with a large cup size, you also want a stylish bikini’
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It’s time to put a new brand in the spotlight. As temperatures rise and the sun makes more of an appearance, a good bikini is a must-have for any summer wardrobe. But what if most bikini tops aren’t available in your size? Netherlands-based Charlotte van Oorschot experienced the same problem and started her own swimwear brand Via di Gioia as a...
Blumarine appoints David Koma as new creative director
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David Koma is the new creative director of Blumarine. The designer is praised for his sculptural silhouettes and striking aesthetic. His first collection for Blumarine will be a pre-fall 25 collection, according to a press release. “I am sure that Koma will speak the language of Blumarine perfectly, thanks to his vision and stylistic...
Esprit stops designing and producing clothing, switches to licensing model
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The restructuring at Esprit Holdings Limited continues. Now that the biggest steps in Europe have been taken by exiting unprofitable activities, the company is looking at further opportunities. Esprit Holdings Limited is aware that the brand equity of Esprit is the most valuable asset of the company and is therefore transforming into an...
Focus Brands acquires Reebok license for outerwear in Europe and the UK
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Authentic Brands Group is entering into a long-term partnership with Focus Brands to design, manufacture and distribute Reebok's outerwear, according to various media outlets including FashionNetwork. The partnership covers Reebok outerwear for adults and children in Europe and the United Kingdom. Focus Brands is the brand licensing division of...
'Ted Baker disappears from British high street, closes all stores within three weeks'
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Ted Baker is reportedly set to leave the British high street, according to various media reports. The Times learned that the fashion brand wants to close all of its stores in the United Kingdom within three weeks. The staff were informed of the news on Friday, The Times reports. However, the plans do not seem to be final yet. FashionUnited has...