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Feature
Close-Up Preview: Q&A with Roksanda Ilincic
Drapers gives you an exclusive sneak-peek of our Close-Up interview designer Roksanda Ilincic, ahead of the full interview in this weekend’s edition.
Image gallery: Hobbs autumn 13
Hobbs has unveiled its latest collection, in which more than 90% of the range has been refreshed. Drapers takes a look at the chain’s autumn 13 range.
Ecomm
PayPal Etail Awards 2013
All the winners from this year’s celebration of etail excellence,which took place at Old Billingsgate in London this week.
Close up
Close up: Allan Winstanley, executive director of womenswear and accessories, House of Fraser
Since taking over womenswear at House of Fraser last year, Allan Winstanley has been applying the same winning formula that made its menswear a success.
Shopwatch
Denim Studio, Selfridges, Oxford Street, London
Twenty-six thousand square feet is a lot of space in any retail context and when it comes to selling jeans, this would normally confer flagship status.
In depth
Retail’s hybrid approach
Described as a ‘crossbreed’ shopping centre, its developers claim Whiteley represents the future of retail.
Fashion Blogs and Comment
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Dressing Big Brother – a Very big mistake?
Very has doubled the number of products available on a click to buy basis as part of its going deal with Big Brother. But do you really want a bunch of loudmouth drunks endorsing your clothes?
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Can Mulberry recover from its turbulent times?
The last week has been a rocky one for British brand Mulberry.
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Deputy Diary: M&S - the retailer we should all aspire to be
How many of you can claim to be carbon neutral and send zero waste to landfill sites from your UK stores, offices, warehouses or delivery fleets? How many of you know how much landfill waste or CO2 emissions you produce? How many even care? Be honest.
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New Jane Norman, same old problem?
Young fashion retailer Jane Norman is set to unveil a whole new look for autumn 13, promising more classic casuals and less diamanté dresses, but will the reinvention be enough to save the waning fashion chain?
Competition
Daniel Footwear competition winner sees designs come to life
Luxury footwear designer Stuart Weitzman has designed an exclusive pair of shoes for mini footwear chain Daniel Footwear, based on the designs of a school competition winner.
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