Every year, tens of thousands of articles go online on the FashionUnited website. It is therefore easy to miss one or two. Which background articles should you not miss? FashionUnited lists them for you.
The changing face of Modefabriek
January – Modefabriek is again on the agenda this winter purchasing season: on January 21 and 22. The fair has existed since 1996 and has changed a lot in recent years. From new events to other formats. In addition, the pandemic presented its own challenges. FashionUnited conducted research into the changes in recent years.
Written by Caitlyn Terra. Read the article here.
Why the plus size men’s fashion market is so hidden
February – The plus size market is growing. Fashion brands are responding by giving plus size models a stage. What is striking is that they only seem to be women. Only a small group of men venture among them. Where are all those plus size men? What’s going on in the plus size men’s fashion market? FashionUnited investigated and wrote an article about it.
Written by Sylvana Lijbaart. Read the article here.
Timeline: A look at Boohoo’s broken promises
February – This year the controversies surrounding Boohoo’s supply chain came to light. More and more investigations reveal the company’s broken promises. Following a new report from the University of Bath, FashionUnited looks back at the scandals, investigations and attempts made to end this cycle of malpractice.
Written by Rachel Douglass. Read the article here.
Why the Van den Assem takeover by Omoda did not come out of the blue
February – Shoe chain Van den Assem was taken over by Omoda at the beginning of this year. Omoda is thus making an acquisition that did not come entirely out of the blue. Taking over family businesses appears to be part of Omoda’s strategy. FashionUnited delves into the history and present and wrote a background article about it.
Written by Sylvana Lijbaart. Read the article here.
Fashion Revolution: These are the results of the past ten years and the wishes for the future
April – The global nonprofit Fashion Revolution has made significant progress in improving transparency and accountability in the fashion industry. For example, the Global Fashion Transparency Index, launched by Fashion Revolution in 2017, demands more openness from major fashion companies. FashionUnited examined the results of Fashion Revolution, the collective that is strongly committed to an improved fashion world after the collapse of the Rana Plaza building on April 24, 2013.
Written by Simone Preuss. Read the article here.
Rotterdam attracts big fashion names: This makes the city attractive
May – Rotterdam is an increasingly popular destination for national and international (fashion) retailers. But what really makes the city attractive? FashionUnited investigated why many large retailers settle in Rotterdam.
Written by Sylvana Lijbaart. Read the article here.
How are things going at Scotch & Soda a year after the takeover by Bluestar?
June – A lot has happened in recent years at the originally Amsterdam fashion brand Scotch & Soda. A year after its acquisition by Bluestar Alliance, a New York-based brand management company, FashionUnited published the results of a lengthy investigation into Scotch & Soda’s activities. This research, based on bankruptcy reports from trustees, Chamber of Commerce extracts and press releases, mapped out everything that was known up to June 2024. Consider international activities, expansions of the collection, new ambassadors and insolvency proceedings.
Written by Caitlyn Terra. Read the article here.
Esprit: What does the future look like for the former billion-dollar brand?
August – The Esprit brand is continued in Europe through an acquisition of the trademark rights by the London investor Alteri and his fashion company CBR. What will happen next for the former billion-dollar brand? FashionUnited investigated how Esprit will be positioned in the future.
Written by Weixin Zha. Read the article here.
New opportunities on the shopping street: Buildings of bankrupt brands are quickly being given new uses
September – Several bankrupt fashion brands, such as Esprit and Bristol, have closed their doors this year. However, these doors did not remain closed for long. According to real estate research, store vacancy remains limited thanks to restarters, acquirers and an increasing interest among online entrepreneurs in physical stores. Who are they? FashionUnited conducted research.
Written by Sylvana Lijbaart. Read the article here.
Tapestry/Capri deal blocked: What does this mean for the fashion market?
October – On Thursday, October 24, a US judge decided to block Tapestry’s attempt to buy rival Capri Holdings, citing the “loss of direct competition” as the reason. The case, which was filed in a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), received widespread media attention due to the involvement of prominent executives and the fact that the merger had already been approved in other regions. FashionUnited investigated how this decision could impact the future of mergers and acquisitions in the premium and luxury sector.
Written by Rachel Douglass. Read the article here.
More about the late Mango founder Isak Andic
December – The fashion world mourns the loss of one of its great visionaries. In December, Isak Andic, founder of Mango, died unexpectedly. He leaves an indelible legacy. FashionUnited wrote an article about his influence in the textile industry.
Written by Alicia Reyes Sarmiento. Read the article here.
