Garment Technologist roles explained: Part 2
By Kate Berry and Sally Blaxall, QHQ ltd, continue explaining the differences between supplier, retailer and manufacturers’ garment technologist roles. This article focuses on Retail Technologists. Retail Technologists usually sit in with and form an essential part of the buying team consisting of Buyers, Merchandisers, Designers and Technologists so you need to be comfortable working within […]
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And the European nominees for the 2016/2017 International Woolmark Prize are…
The annual International Woolmark Prize has announced the European nominees for its 2016/2017 cycle. Stemming from 11 countries, the nominees count ten candidates for the women’s wear award, which are as followed: Roshi Porker from Austria; Kimstumpf from Belgium; Cockerel from the Czech Republic; Nicholas Nybro from Denmark; Etienne Deroeux from France; Tim Labenda from […]
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LVMH reveals trio of Parisian designers amongst 8 finalists for 2016 award
The third edition of fashion conglomerate LVMH Young Fashion Designer Award includes not one, but three young designers who are based in Paris – indicating that the French capital still holds its allure for fashion design. Together with the 5 remaining finalists, which hail from the UK, the US and Japan, the finalists will compete […]
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Milan kicks off fashion week in confident mood
Milan fashion week kicked off on a colourful note on Wednesday as Blugirl designer Anna Molinari extended the hedonistic feel of her spring collection into her outfits for next fall and winter. Three-quarter length raincoats came in floral and other vibrant prints while the collection for the younger sister to Molinari’s Blumarine brand was also […]
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Alber Elbaz Talks
“There’s something quite fabulous about being free,” said Alber Elbaz to a packed Tishman Auditorium at Parsons School of Design on Tuesday evening. He announced he’d arrived without a driver, assistant, or PR person with three phones to tell him where to sit and what to say. He had come to join his longtime friends, […]
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‘See now, buy now’ sees an industry divided as Italy’s Fashion Chamber rejects instant fashion
London – Debate concerning the current affairs of the fashion system has resulted in the rise of the direct-to consumer business model. Whilst a number of global fashion houses, such as Burberry, Vetements, Tom Ford and Tommy Hilfiger, have announced their intentions to break away from the traditional calendar to cater to consumers need for […]
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(Re)defining sustainability: Repair, Recycle, Reuse and Reduce
London – Once seen as a niche part of the fashion industry, being eco-conscious has rapidly become one of the hottest ‘topics’ of our time. From luxury fashion houses to fast-fashion retailers, and everything in between – more and more fashion companies are responding to mounting consumer interest and ‘going green.’ However, in spite of […]
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Top trends from Milan Fashion Week
London – The hashtag #MadeinItaly says it all. Milan designers presented collections that are the last word in craftsmanship. Exquisite tailoring, extravagant embroideries and lashings of fur show that Milan’s designers embrace true design offering everything from historical romanticism to youthful vibrancy. Here are the top trends of Milan Fashion Week: Romantic Renaissance Designers reference […]
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Geox launches campaign to reposition brand
Footwear brand Geox has launched a new global campaign shot by photographer Rankin, which it hopes will reposition itself as a modern, premium lifestyle brand. The #Startbreathing campaign blends fashion, wellbeing and life experiences together, to create an emotionally engaging view of the brand that it hopes will educate consumers about the benefits of Geox’s […]
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Converse unveils The All Star Modern sneaker
London – Converse Inc has unveiled the first redesigned All Star Modern sneaker, based on the iconic design of its most famous sneaker design. The new All Star Modern features a new silhouette inspired by the 1920s All Star sneaker, which has been updated using modern materials and design ethos. The debut Converse All Star […]
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