Online Christmas sales to reach 17.6bn
According to the latest figures, 4.4 million people bought goods online on Christmas Day 2007 and spent a total of £84 million, 269 per cent over last year, averaging at £19.09 per shopper. James Roper, CEO, IMRG, comments, “The only way we Brits can enjoy the nation’s favourite leisure activity – shopping – on Christmas…
LFW one more month
In four weeks time, London Fashion Week is taking over the British capital. This season there over 200 designers will be showing at the Exhibition showrooms throughout London. Catwalk shows are expected by Christopher Kane, Charles Anastase, Ossie Clark, Vivienne Westwood Red Label, Temperley London, Marios Schwab, Josh Goot, adidas by Stella McCartney, House of…
Ethical Pure launches at Pure London
Showcasing stylish clothing, footwear and accessory collections, fashion trade fair Pure London will launch an ethical section called Ethical Pure, sponsored by Made. Ethical Pure will feature dedicated sections on the upper level for accessories and footwear, and ready-to-wear labels will be located on the ground floor. Ethical Pure’s sponsor Made, will bring collections designed…
Stella McCartney teams up with BuyOnceGiveTwice charity
Stella McCartney has teamed up with shopping charity Buy Once Give Twice. McCartney has donated A Whatever It Takes Book Tote featuring artwork that represents a ‘Symbol of Hope’ with her signature on the bag. This bag is exclusive in the UK to BuyOnceGiveTwice and comes with a letter of authenticity. BuyOnceGiveTwice is a network…
Twenty8Twelve make fashion week debut
Twenty8Twelve, the brand designed by Hollywood actress Sienna Miller and sister Savannah will make their London Fashion Week debut next month and show their Autumn Winter 09 collection. The brand, which is backed by Pepe Jeans owner Carlos Ortega, has secured a prime-time slot at the event according to WGSN. The line is provisionally scheduled…
Gucci supports Goodplanet.org
Gucci’s creative director Frida Giannini has designed a limited-edition T-shirt to support the charity goodplanet.org inspired by the groundbreaking environmental film, Home. The Yann Arthus-Bertrand-directed short film captures the earth through aerial images from more than 50 countries around the world, while exploring the major environmental challenges facing humanity. Giannini, so moved by the film’s…
Graeme Black new Creative Consultant Boss Black Womenswear
The creative segment of Boss Black Womenswear has been reorganized. Since the start of the summer, the designer Graeme Black has been the external creative consultant responsible for the design and direction of the Boss Black Women’s Collection. The Director of Boss Black Womenswear, Karin Busnel, will be supported by Graeme Black when it comes…
Key Knit Basic Trend for Fall/Winter 2015-16
Click:顶级高仿 Ensure your bases are covered for the upcoming Fall/Winter 2015-16 season with Trendstop’s essential Knit Basics Buying Guide, designed to help update the commercial core lines which will underpin your trend and fast fashion offer. Our knit experts have compiled 10 best-selling knitwear basics looks, each pinpointed for its wide market appeal, styles can…
Smythson stationers collaborate with Erdem
British luxury stationers Smythson have collaborated with London Fashion Week Erdem to produce a limited-edition collection of notebooks and diaries. The limited edition pieces feature Erdem’s signature prints and romantic colour-blocked line drawings engraved and printed on goatskin leather. All books and diaries feature beautiful printed silk lining and two pages of the designer’s illustrations…
Oracle Retail Week Awards
The Oracle Retail Week Awards 2010 are now open for entries. The Awards are one of the largest events in retail and offers a platform to highlight the innovative, resilient and creative business ideas. The organisers recognise that this has been probably the most challenging time for retailers in over a decade, but is challenging…