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LVMH revenue up
Luxury group LVMH reported 10% organic revenue growth at the end September, achieving revenue of €12 billion in the first nine months of 200 compared to the same period in 2007. Louis Vuitton reported remarkable growth despite the global economic context. >>
US retailers in tough sales climate
Some of America's most popular retailers have reported poor sales for the month of September. As consumers around the world continue to tighten their belts during the economic slowdown retailers are starting to feel the pinch, including those thought to remain unaffected. >>
aleXsandro Palombo knitwear
Only available one season a year, Italian knitwear designer aleXsandro Palombo created a collection called ‘knit atelier no season’, which is available now. Made in a workshop following the same processes as for haute couture, Palombo dedicates craftsmanship to each model >>
Liz Claiborne and Narciso Rodriguez part ways
In a joint statement Liz Claiborne Inc. and Narciso Rodriguez announced that they have agreed to terminate their business relationship initiated in May 2007. As a result of this agreement, Narciso Rodriguez will regain full ownership of the trademarks and business bearing his name. >>
The MoMu in Antwerp honours Margiela
Maison Martin Magiela (MMM) is celebrating its 20th anniversary. This is being commemorated with a special exhibition at the Fashion Museum in Antwerp, the city where Magiela completed his fashion degree. Following the collection presentation in Paris last week, the rumour >>
Oxford Street gets 1.5bn makeover
London's West-end is to get a fashionable makeover. Details of a £1.5bn investment to spruce up Oxford Street's main shopping area is the brainchild of Dame Judith Mayhew-Jonas, the newly appointed chairman of the New West End Company. The company has been handed the remit to revamp >>
FaCshion reports successful results
For two days, trade buyer and consumer show FaCshion played a successful host to emerging fashion at the Old Truman Brewery in East London. The new trade show, where buyers can source new collections and fashionista’s are offered cutting-edge independent fashion, >>
Ted Baker sees good first half performance
Ted Baker has seen a good first half performance in a difficult trading environment, the Group reported on Thursday. Strength of the Ted Baker brand and a successful multi-channel distribution strategy continued to drive growth and the company saw strong performance from its retail >>
M&S clothing sales down
Marks and Spencer today reported a significant drop in sales. The decline has picked up pace as the UK's biggest retailer continues to suffer from tough conditions on the High Street. M&S said UK like-for-like sales had fallen 6.1% in the 13 weeks to 27 September. In the previous >>
Online customer more discerning
According to a study conducted by PayPal, online retailers are hoping to lure frustrated customers with more than just bargain prices. The study uncovered retailers' insights into customer behaviour to discover the future of online sales is no longer just about value and choice. Customers are >>
ASBCI student conference
On Wednesday 12th November 2008, UK’s clothing and textile supplier forum ASBCI will host its forthcoming student members’ conference at the University of Huddersfield. Open to ASBCI student members across 16 fashion colleges throughout the UK the conference keynote presentation >>
Agent Provocateur tops fashion CoolBrands
Lingerie brand Agent Provocateur is voted the coolest fashion brand according to CoolBrands 2008/09 - UK’s shortlist of coolest brands as chosen by a poll of over 2,500 members of the public and the CoolBrands Council. The high-class lingerie chain won over the panel and >>
Lifestyle Boutique UK launches
Global concierge service Lifestyle Boutique has launched in Britain. The UK boutique is the latest outlet and focuses on ‘ultra-high-net-worth’ individuals, ensuring excellent results and a true bespoke service. Until the UK launch, Lifestyle Boutique reached its membership capacity. With >>
ShopStyle for Elle
Together with ShopStyle, fashion magazine Elle will launch its own branded shopping site for UK readers. US company ShopStyle recently launched in the UK and promises Elle’s readers a one-stop-shop for all their stylish shopping needs. With over two million users per month in the US, >>
Anthropologie expands to Europe
Lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters anticipates its the transatlantic expansion of its Anthropologie brand with the appointment of James Bidwell to the new position of managing director of Anthropologie Europe. Bidwell joins the company from Visit London, previously the London Tourist Board, where >>
Gap marketing campaign encourages to "Vote for.."
At the time when votes are the magic word, Gap introduces its "Vote for" marketing campaign, which will run through the US >>
Viktor and Rolf virtual show
Once more, Dutch design duo Viktor and Rolf moved away from the traditional catwalk show by presenting their SS09 collection via >>
Mikey goes in administration
Since February this year, accessory business Mikey has been on the market for sale. Offered for £7.5 million, so far the company is still >>
Ermenegildo Zegna presents new flagship
Italian luxury brand Ermenegildo Zegna just opened the doors of its brand new flagship store located on New Bond Street in London. >>
New CEO of Filippa K
Swedish fashion label Filippa K has appointed Jon Abrahamsson as the CEO of the brand effective from 1st >>
Clothes Show outlaws male models
Following the decision to ban size zero female models from the catwalk, Clothes Show Live is taking a stance against skinny male >>
eBay personnel shake-up
Ebay, the world's largest e-tailer and online auction house is letting go 1,000 of its full-time employees and about several hundred >>
Juicy Couture launches new interactive website
Juicy Couture launched a new website, which features a number of interactive elements in addition to the traditional e-commerce features. >>
Dazed & Confused November art issue
It's that time of year again when the art season spills across the creative disciplines giving birth to inspiring collaborations in the fashion >>
BHS sees profits slide
The high street received another blow today when BHS, the department store group owned by Topshop tycoon Philip Green, reported >>
PFW video: Jean Paul Gaultier s/s 09
A trio of modern dancers opened the Jean Paul Gaultier show. After a short interlude of suits, things took a more showgirl turn with Gaultier reprising one of his >>
PFW video: Chloe s/s 09
Chloe presented ruffled coats, rounded-shoulder blouses, and high-waisted flared shorts, interspersed with dresses and jumpsuits with an eighties kind of >>
PFW video: Christian Dior s/s 09
Designer John Galliano looked back at the eighties, an era of corseted waists, pointy bras, Lycra leggings, and knitted dresses. >>
Sequins shine at Selfridges
Department store Selfridges has picked up on the shimmer trend of the season and dedicated its designer floor to sequins. Originating >>
Cult design Closed re-emerges
Known for its Pedal Pusher jeans, Closed launched a heritage collection featuring an iconic series of archive pieces that haven’t lost their >>
New retail experience at Westfield London
London largest shopping centre, Westfield, is about to open with with 5 anchor stores and over 265 specialty shops. >>
JJB Sports sees uncertain future
Credit insurers are refusing to provide cover for suppliers to JJB, raising questions about the troubled retailer's future. Last month auditors to JJB warned of >>
Levi's profits rise in Q3
Advantageous currency exchange rates and rising sales from company-owned stores helped apparel company Levi Strauss & Co to a third quarter net profit >>
Conde Nast to launch edgy style publication
Conde Nast is about to go edgy. The publisher of some of world's most coveted magazines, such as Vogue, Tatler and Vanity Fair, is adding a directional new >>
Danish Embassy fashion event
Denmark is bringing its design talent to Britain. On 28th October, the Danish Embassy will host a fashion show and champagne reception >>
London rocks in Paris
From London to Paris, UK’s up and coming fashion designers are on show at the British Fashion Council’s London Rocks showroom >>