New figures from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index show that UK shoppers spent over £4.67 billion online in December – an equivalent of £76.67p for every person in the UK – 14.2% up on December 2007. Monthly growth fell for the first time since December 2002 with consumers spending 1.5% less online than in […]
Read MoreWow, let us compose ourselves. Have you seen the new Kate Moss campaign for Topshop? We know we wrote about the New York store opening only yesterday but when Topshop released the images of Kate wearing her new collection we nearly fainted on our Manolo stilettos. Described as a winning collection by her boss Philip […]
Read MoreFashion label Lipsy is the latest on board for fashion comparison website Stylecompare. The brand favoured by celebrities Lindsay Lohan and Kimberley Stewart, pushes the amount of fashion labels of Stylecompare to over 500. Co-founder of the Nottingham-based company, Jonny Challenger, says: “We spotted an enormous gap in the market, which was essentially the lack […]
Read MoreIn its second year, the Triumph Inspiration Awards challenges students from all around the world to create an underwired bra and brief set dedicated to the theme ‘Icons’. The UK final of the Triumph Inspiration Award ’09 will take place at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London on June 11th 2009. The judging panel […]
Read MoreThe Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry (ASBCI) in partnership with member company SGS United Kingdom Limited launched a new technical report aimed at answering key questions on REACH, the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation (and Restriction) of Chemicals. Introduced by the European Union in June 2007, REACH continues to have significant implications for any […]
Read MoreGapKids and babyGap, two of the most recognized names in children’s apparel, announced yesterday plans for a second collection created for Gap by Stella McCartney. Expected to launch in March 2010, the collection will be carried in select GapKids and babyGap stores in the United States and Canada, the UK, France and Ireland, and Japan, […]
Read MoreFashion jeweller Swarovski has inked a five year deal with Marcolin, the Italian eyewear group, for the production and worldwide distribution of sunglasses and prescription frames under the brand “Swarovski”. Swarovski Eyewear will be positioned in the high-end segment, offering a unique and innovative new range of sophisticated styles. The collection will be developed with […]
Read MoreThe Multi Channel Retail Summit to be held January 2010 isa highly sought after conference for retailers to exhibit, network and learn from existing success companies. The programme is devised by retailers for retailers and includes Marks & Spencer, ASDA, Debenhams, Net-a-Porter.com, Ted Baker, and Shoe Zone Ltd and speakers include Brett Bennett, Senior Web […]
Read MoreCopenhagen is presenting one of Denmark’s most directional fashion designers by the name of Maxjenny. The collection of the artisan fashion label consists of 14 styles that are innovative and multi-functional. Each style can be transformed into different shapes and feature drapes and futuristic detailing. The ‘I Am The New Black’ collection is timeless and […]
Read MoreOrganised by EVE in collaboration with Diesel and YKK, creative platform International Talent Support ITS#NINE announced its final round. The crew is made up of young international talents who will meet in Trieste, Italy, for the finals on 16th and 17th July 2010. Dutch designers Viktor&Rolf are among the jury panel, and ITS#NINE finalists will […]
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