Every year FashionUnited publishes tens of thousands of articles online – it’s all too easy to lose track and miss some highlights. But don’t worry: We have put together the most important background articles for you that you definitely shouldn’t miss.
From Milan to Munich: Guide to the fashion fairs FW25/26
The fashion industry is constantly changing – and this also applies to trade fair formats, which have to continuously develop or even reinvent themselves in order to remain relevant. While digitalization is accelerating many processes and visitor numbers are in some cases declining, the need for retailers and brands to exchange ideas in person and to experience or present products on site remains. FashionUnited has summarized for you what changes the various trade fair formats have undergone and what innovations can be expected in the coming season.
Written by Ole Spötter. Read the article here.
Why is the market for plus-size men’s fashion still largely untapped?
The plus size market is growing, and more and more fashion brands are featuring plus size models. What is striking is that the focus is almost exclusively on women. There are only a few men among the models. But where are all the plus-size men? And how is the market for men’s fashion in larger sizes developing? FashionUnited investigated these questions.
Written by Sylvana Lijbaart. Read the article here.
Fashion Revolution: These are the results of the last ten years and the wishes for the future
Global non-profit organization Fashion Revolution has made significant progress in improving transparency and accountability in the fashion industry. The Global Fashion Transparency Index, launched by Fashion Revolution in 2017, calls for greater openness from major fashion companies. FashionUnited examined the findings of Fashion Revolution, the collective campaigning for a better fashion world following the collapse of the Rana Plaza building on April 24, 2013.
Written by Simone Preuss. Read the article here.
Rotterdam attracts big names in the fashion industry: this makes the city attractive
Rotterdam is a city that (fashion) retailers are only too happy to add to their list of locations and where commercial brands even open their largest flagship stores in the world. The city is attractive, the parking options are good, the center is right next to the main train station and the offering is varied. In recent months the city has experienced professionalization. What does that mean? FashionUnited has spoken to various parties and lists the developments.
Written by Sylvana Lijbaart. Read the article here.
How is Scotch & Soda looking a year after it was taken over by Bluestar?
A lot has happened at the fashion brand Scotch & Soda, which originally comes from Amsterdam, in recent years. A year after being acquired by Bluestar Alliance, a New York-based brand management company, FashionUnited released the results of a lengthy investigation into Scotch & Soda’s activities. This investigation, which is based on insolvency reports from insolvency administrators, commercial register extracts and press releases, showed everything that was known up to June 2024. This includes international activities, collection expansions, new brand 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?
The Esprit brand is being taken over in Europe by the London investor Alteri and its fashion company CBR. What’s next for the former billion dollar mark? FashionUnited summarized all the facts known so far.
Written by Weixin Zha. Read the article here.
Backing up chairs in the shopping street: The Netherlands shows how the premises of insolvent brands can be used again
Recently, several fashion brands in the Netherlands – as well as elsewhere, including Germany – have had to declare bankruptcy, which could have a significant impact on the appearance of city centers. However, the doors to the shops did not remain closed for long. According to real estate studies, the vacancy rate is limited thanks to start-ups, takeovers and increasing interest from online retailers in brick-and-mortar stores. Who are they? FashionUnited investigated.
Written by Sylvana Lijbaart. Read the article here.
Tapestry and Capri merger blocked: What does this mean for the “affordable” luxury market?
At the end of October, a US court rejected Tapestry’s takeover of competitor Capri Holdings on the grounds that it would result in a “loss of direct competition”. The case, filed in a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit, received significant media attention due to the involvement of prominent executives and the fact that the merger had already been approved in other regions. FashionUnited examined how this decision could impact the future of mergers and acquisitions in the premium and luxury sectors.
Written by Rachel Douglass. Read the article here.
Mango: The End of an Era
The sudden death of founder and non-executive chairman Isak Andic represents the biggest and most profound challenge for the Spanish fashion chain Mango since it was founded in 1984. This challenge is fraught with many uncertainties. FashionUnited analyzed what could happen next for Mango.
Written by Jaime Martinez. Read the article here.