Articles by Wietse van der Veen
Wietse is a fashion journalist at FashionUnited Benelux. Driven by his passion for fashion and writing, he enjoys visiting national and international fashion exhibitions and closely follows the latest trends, collections, and developments in the fashion world. Despite his love of digital media, a beautifully printed fashion magazine remains one of his favorite sources of inspiration.
Ray-Ban expands Meta collection with audio-only glasses
Ray-Ban is expanding its collaboration with Meta with the launch of the Ray-Ban Meta Audio. This marks the eyewear brand's first audio-only AI glasses, enabling users to listen to music and podcasts, make phone calls and use Meta AI, according to a press release. The Ray-Ban Meta Audio weighs 43 grams and has a battery life of up to 12 hours....
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The Knitwit Stable aims to re-establish Dutch wool as a premium raw material
Press, professionals, clients and partners gathered last week at The Knitwit Stable in Baambrugge, near Abcoude, in a quintessentially Dutch setting. The event, dedicated to Dutch wool, began amongst the sheep with a cloudy sky and occasional rain showers as a backdrop. This weather perfectly matched the company's slogan: “Knitwear shaped by...
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Supplier data leak: What fashion retailers need to know and do, according to experts
Three European retailers — Dutch department store De Bijenkorf, Amsterdam eyewear label Ace & Tate and German online fashion platform About You — disclosed customer data leaks in August. These companies faced the consequences of a cyber incident at logistics service provider Ceva Logistics, even though their own systems were not directly hacked....
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Ganni and Hunter launch first limited-edition collection
Ganni and Hunter are releasing a limited-edition collection of weatherproof apparel and accessories. The collaboration combines the British heritage of Hunter with the Danish design style of Ganni, according to a press release. The collection consists of three ponchos; matching rain hats; a protective poncho cover for the Ganni Bou Bag; high...
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Amsterdam Fashion Week: From dancing models to windmill and supermarket as backdrops
Amsterdam Fashion Week brought together both debutants and established names. New fashion labels such as Dolly Sports and Studio NK shared the calendar with well-known names like Camiel Fortgens and Tess van Zalinge, who presented their collections at various locations throughout the city. In addition to fashion shows, the programme also...
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United Repair Academy: 'Fashion brands are no longer asking why, but how'
On September 1, United Repair Centre opened its Academy at Krelis Louwenstraat 3 in Amsterdam-West during Amsterdam Fashion Week, in collaboration with Levi’s. The event aimed to showcase the students' work and introduce visitors to clothing repair and its associated craftsmanship. Founded in 2022 by Thami Schweichler and Paul Kerssens as a...
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Belgian fashion designer Julie Kegels wins LVMH Prize 2026
Belgian fashion designer Julie Kegels has won the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers 2026, reports WWD. The prize was awarded on Friday during a ceremony at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris. The main prize includes a cash prize of 400,000 euros, supplemented by a year of coaching from experts at the luxury group LVMH. Kegels launched her...
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Kris van Assche relaunches his eponymous fashion label after more than ten years
Kris Van Assche is relaunching his eponymous fashion brand with a new approach for both men and women, reports WWD. The Belgian designer is focusing the new edition of the label on a compact selection of garments, made from deadstock fabrics and sold directly to consumers. Van Assche closed his then ten-year-old label in 2015, when he was also...
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Star Gene sees retail as a “creative playground” for fashion, art and music
What do you do with a personal fashion collection that has been sitting in an archive for years? For Turkish singer-songwriter and Star Gene founder Hande Yener, the answer was simple: give the clothing a new lease of life. From her own wardrobe and a love for fashion, art and music, Star Gene was born. The retail and cultural concept, located...
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Copenhagen Fashion Week street style SS27: pillbox hats, brooches and turquoise
Copenhagen Fashion Week is marking a milestone this season, celebrating its 20th anniversary. As with every season, the Danish capital transforms into a meeting place for the international fashion world and a source of street style inspiration. From understated Scandinavian looks to colourful ensembles, attendees at the spring/summer 2027 shows...
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