Going green might be one of your New Year resolutions, which is also the case for Laura Bailey who will support the national sustainable fashion competition: Make Your Mark in Fashion. The sustainable fashion competition offers young people the opportunity to get a foot in the highly competitive fashion industry and develop a new sustainable […]
Read MoreGlobal luxury brand, Burberry has reported a revenue growth of 18% for the six months up to 31st March 2008. The profit rise of the British fashion group is based on an underlying basis (19% reported), with consistent a double-digit growth in both the retail and wholesale channels and in all regions except Spain. The […]
Read MoreProduct placement on the upcoming Sex and the City film is setting rife speculation in fashion circles. Which designers paid to be featured on Carrie Bradshaw, the world’s leading style influencer on screen? And will these labels see record sales when the film comes out?Take for example images of Carrie getting married in THAT wedding […]
Read MoreGlobal apparel company Warnaco Group has started trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol WRC. To celebrate the event Joe Gromek, President and Chief Executive Officer rang the bell to open the trading day. “We are pleased to be listing on the NYSE,” said Joseph R. Gromek, President and Chief Executive […]
Read MoreOver the past season many international brands have returned to the Düsseldorf Shoe Trade Fair GDS, and now the international event for shoes and accessories is getting a makeover. From 12-14 September 2008, the trade fair is moving to halls 1-7 to present a re-launch of its segments on offer. New classified areas with revised […]
Read MoreBrazil’s demand for fashion and luxury have made it the most interesting of the emerging markets. Being the world’s fifth most densely populated country means a market many brands have yet to tap into. In a new index commissioned by consulting firm A.T. Kearney, Brazil came out as the leading emerging market ahead of China […]
Read MoreHigh street retailer Jaeger saw sales climb 16% to £82.2 million, according to Draper’s Record. With careful range planning and revamping its fashion offer, the 132-store retailer saw profits soar, further boosted by international expansion and its online boutique. Jaeger chief executive Belinda Earl said: “We are delighted with another year of increased sales and […]
Read MoreLaunching this autumn, the Italian Jewellery Awards (IJA) is looking for the best young jewellery designers who have yet not turned 45. The lucky ones must have professional design experience autonomously or in industrial production focussing on research and experimentation. The Italian finalists for 2008 are Massimiliano Bonoli, Fabio Cammarata, Carla Della Corte, Stefano Marchetti […]
Read MoreDespite the consequences of the credit crunch, the Dutch lingerie brand Sapph keeps on growing. According to founder Cor van Schoonhoven and co-owner Rob Heilbron, the secret is investing, keeping the money flowing. Not sitting still on a pile of money, like the banks seem to be doing. Heilbron: ‘The banks have a large responsibility […]
Read MoreTo celebrate Jaeger’s landmark 125th anniversary this year, the fashion house has commissioned ‘Jaeger 125’, the first official book featuring Jaeger – past and present. ‘Jaeger 125’ includes iconic archive material and documents Jaeger’s evolution from its origins as a producer of avant-garde knitwear to its current position as a global, lifestyle fashion brand. Written […]
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