Contemporary collections join Ethical Pure
French label Sweet Blossom will be among the new contemporary brands on display at Ethical Pure, the additional edited section of Pure London. Sweet Blossom will bring a range of…
Hennes en Mauritz news and facts history H&M
Hennes & Mauritz is a Swedish clothing factory. Erling Persson founded the company in 1947. During a trip in America, the large amount companies selling huge stocks of clothing on…
Luxottica and Donna Karan renew agreement
Luxury eyewear company Luxottica and Donna Karan announced the renewal of its global eyewear license agreement for an additional five years. The agreement covers the design, production and worldwide distribution…
Umfeld fashion exhibition
Having documented the backstage life of fashion shows for several years, photographer Iekeliene Stange will now exhibit her work in London together with Dutch artist and Victor de Bie. Iekeliene…
Charity shops see less fashion donations
Recent reports have suggested that whilst shoppers are flocking to charity shops to buy affordable fashion, donations have almost dried up. In a report by The Guardian, across the UK…
Sterling silver by Mirabelle jewellery
For the coming seasons, London based jewellery label Mirabelle crafted a gorgeous line. The Vega Collection blends sterling silver and 22-carat gold, featuring a bangle with a clover charm symbolises…
Customer service back in fashion
Customer service has taken on a whole new meaning since the economic downturn has swept across the retail world. Where once snooty shop assistants and neglectful store staff were unimpressed…
Interstoff Asia Essential round up
During the three day event of Interstoff Asia Essential, the fashion fair attracted 6,442 visitors from 44 countries and regions. The trade show closed its doors with an increase of…
Asprey goes Hollywood
Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have teamed up with luxury British jewelers Asprey on a capsule collection of accessories. Called The Protector, the gold and silver jewelery are…
Debenhams acquires Danish store chain
British department store chain Debenhams has agreed to buy Magasin du Nord, the leading department store chain in Denmark. Debenham's acquired the chain for £12.3m and is the group's first…
Next founder funds new GIVe chain
George Davies, the founder of Next, has invest £20m of his own money into a new fashion chain called Give, reported The Times. Give aims to offer affordable luxury on…
Next warns of cautious year ahead
Retailer Next has warned that consumer spending is likely to slow after the election as the new government tackles the UK's budget deficit. The company said in an interim management…