Milano Moda Uomo is more about the ladies than ever June 15, 2018 The Milan season menswear may continue to shrink, yet the city seems set for a particularly busy weekend of fashion, though as much co-ed as masculine. The four-day menswear season – known officially as Milano Moda Uomo – kicks off on June…
Ralph Lauren looks to write “next great chapter” with new strategic growth plan June 7, 2018 New York-based Ralph Lauren Corporation unveiled its strategic growth plan and long-term financial outlook on Thursday, with focus placed on attracting a new generation of customers, targeted regional expansion and digital growth. Ralph Lauren presented its new strategic growth…
Beija London and Emin & Paul to open at Coal Drops Yard June 8, 2018 Coal Drops Yard in London’s King’s Cross is continuing to illustrate its credentials as a magnet for quirky and independent fashion brands with the latest announcement of new tenants coming Friday. Beija London and Emin & Paul have both signed…
Sarah Jessica Parker opening permanent SJP Collection shop at South Street Seaport June 8, 2018 As millennial women celebrate the 20th anniversary of Sex and the City, Sarah Jessica Parker’s SJP Collection announced it will move into its first standalone NY location at the South Street Seaport later this year. Instagram @SJPCollection The brand made…
Emerging designers more than ever centre stage at London Fashion Week Men’s June 8, 2018 London Fashion Week Men’s kicks off on Friday 8 June, as the European menswear show marathon continues after Florence and Milan, before ending in Paris on 24 June. Like the other fashion capitals, London too has been affected by the…
France’s Sézane chooses London for third physical store By Sandra Halliday – June 1, 2018 French label Sézane is to open its third permanent standalone store and will set foot in London having signed a 10-year lease for a more-than-2,000 sq ft location in Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill. Sézane Sézane is a mainly-online business but has been expanding…
LVMH Prize 2018 shortlist: the London-based designers By Chenu Alexis – June 1, 2018 Who will succeed French designer Marine Serre? The winner of the 2018 LVMH Prize for emerging fashion designers will be revealed on Wednesday 6 June, by a jury which includes some of the French luxury group’s household names, among them Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, Haider Ackermann…
EU’s US trade war to impact jeans, cosmetics June 1, 2018 The European Union drew up the list in March but pledged not activate it unless US President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminium. This list was already sent by the…
Jimmy Choo to target Millennials with accessories focus, more ‘fashion active’ shoes By Sandra Halliday – May 31, 2018 On the post-results announcement conference call, Kors CEO John Idol talked up Choo’s prospects and reiterated its target of Choo becoming a $1 billion brand. That’s an ambitious goal considering it’s currently at ‘only’ $108 million, but it’s being…
French-owned groups still lead worldwide luxury market, according to Deloitte survey May 30, 2018 France continues to dominate the world luxury goods market. According to the latest annual survey by consulting firm Deloitte, published on Tuesday, the country’s top luxury names like LVMH, L’Oréal, Kering and Hermès account for nearly one quarter of the total…