Next to embrace faster fashion model
By Having revealed its latest financial figures this week, Next is bracing itself for both economic and consumer challenges. The British high street company fears consumers are shifting spending away from clothing towards other areas, such as eating out and travel. In response the company detailed a new approach to buying with its nine-months-ahead Asian manufacturing […]
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American Apparel deals with boycott after layoffs
Los Angeles – After announcing another round of layoffs, American Apparel has had to deal with more issues this week. This Monday, there was a group confirmed to be leading a boycott for the company’s products. Unfortunately for the Los Angeles-based retailer, this only means there are more problems for their turnaround plan. The boycott […]
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In Focus: Copenhagen Fashion Summit 2016
“This most important event for those who care about sustainability,” said co-host, model and actress Amber Valletta during the opening speech of the Copenhagen Fashion Summit. “Although there is no need to convince anyone here – we are preaching to the converted,” added Derek Blasberg, co-host, fashion writer and CNN Style host. The industry’s largest […]
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Safilo and Jimmy Choo renew eyewear license
Safilo Group and Jimmy Choo have agreed on an early renewal of the license for the design, production and distribution of the eyewear collection under the British luxury brand’s name. The new agreement will see the Italian eyewear creator and distribution looking after Jimmy Choo’s eyewear collection until December 31, 2023. In addition, the new […]
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Polo Ralph Lauren unveils Wimbledon uniforms
Although they are one of America’s most iconic brands, Polo Ralph Lauren’s uniforms for the British tradition known as the Wimbledon tennis championship have become an honored tradition. It’s taken 11 years, but the label has updated their designs for Wimbledon’s on-court officials including chair umpires, line umpires, and ball boys and girls. The uniforms […]
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George at Asda teams up with Umbro
Sportswear brand Umbro has teamed up with Asda’s clothing arm George at Asda to sell its accessories, clothing and footwear, as well as exclusively designed collection for the supermarket. Under the initial three-year deal, Umbro’s exclusive collection will be sold in Asda’s supermarkets and via George.com, while 20 of Asda’s biggest stores will house dedicated […]
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Key Kidswear Trends from the Fall/Winter 2016-17 Trade Shows
In-between the international menswear and womenswear trade fairs taking place over the last few months, a range of leading kidswear shows were also hosted in the cities of Amsterdam, Paris and London for Fall/Winter 2016-17. Kleine Fabriek included a section dedicated to up-and-coming talent in the childrenswear sector, while Playtime Paris showcased three trend areas […]
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London Bridal Fashion Week 2016 cancelled
Mercury Trade Events, the organisers behind London Bridal Fashion Week (LBfw), have announced the cancellation of the event’s second edition. According to a statement published on Friday, the event, which was scheduled to take place in May, has been cancelled due to the lack of industry support, in spite of all attempts by the trade […]
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Courreges self-heating coat is one giant step for fashion-kind
On the day an astronaut returned to Earth after 340 days in space, Paris fashion took another small step for mankind. Behold, the self-heating overcoat. The French label Courreges announced the dawn of the “new era” Wednesday, “an era when the garment will come alive”. “Who has never dreamt of being warm in the winter?” […]
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International Talent Support reveals ‘The Utopians’
The International Talent Support competition has selected 41 finalists for its 15th edition across fashion, accessories, jewellery and art, which will be presented in Trieste, Italy in July. The emerging designers platform received 935 applications this year from 78 countries, with students from 200 fashion academies in 53 nations taking part in the competition’s first […]
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