Drapers
2 June 2012
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Trendwatch - Bandeaux Twist
A neat bikini update spotted on beach-goers across the globe sees the traditional bandeau bra given a twist – literally. -
‘It’s time for brands to take control of their destinies’
If there is one issue that riles me the most in this industry it is that of brand protection. -
‘We’ve seen unprecedented coverage for sustainable fashion’
Through my day-to-day work I speak to audiences about fashion and sustainability and I often ask audience members to raise their hands if they are confident of the meaning of the term ‘sustainable fashion’. -
A closer look: Portas Pilot Towns
Research from the Local Data Company around the Portas Pilot towns has revealed independents are greater in number than multiples across the 12 towns selected for the Pilot scheme. -
A common thread will strengthen eco fashion
Whether to save costs or as a branding exercise, the high street is joining small brands in seeing the benefits of recycling the 2 million tonnes of fabric waste created each year. -
Aquascutum design director set to leave
Aquascutum design director Joanna Sykes is to leave her role at the end of the month with a successor yet to be announced. -
Aurora and Karen Millen launch payment by mobile with PayPal
Customers shopping at womenswear chains Oasis, Warehouse, Coast and Karen Millen can now pay for items using their smartphones. -
Billieblush is CWF’s first in-house label
Children Worldwide Fashion (CWF) is launching its first in-house brand for spring 13 in a bid to bridge the gap between designer and high street offers. -
Burberry launches autumn 12 campaign
Burberry will launch its autumn 12 campaign celebrating Britishness, London and the weather on June 1. -
Chloe Lonsdale
The founder of MiH tells graeme moran why jeans are in her … ahem, genes, and why she’s revived her father’s business. -
Claire's appoints new chief executive
Fashion accessories chain Claire’s is set for international expansion after appointing James Fielding as chief executive officer. -
Digital Edition: June 2 2012
Eastern promise: China’s biggest supplier on how it will remain manufacturing’s world power. -
Dixons etail boss joins All Saints’ global push
All Saints has appointed former Dixons ecommerce head Esther Soto as its first global ecommerce director, as it seeks to position itself as an international brand. -
Dune’s ecommerce boss logs off
Rob Bostock, head of ecommerce at footwear retailer The Dune Group, has left the business. -
Editorial content boosts web sales at Reiss
Reiss’s like-for-like online sales have soared 84% from last year as the premium retailer ups its editorially-driven online content. -
Fashion index
View our fashion data pages to get a barometer of trade in the UK and worldwide. -
Footfall figures: A right Royal weekend
The Jubilee celebrations brought jubilation to footfall figures with Experian Footfall reporting a surge in retail visitors for the week from May 28 to June 3. -
Free parking tops list for Portas Pilot indies
Retailers in winning town centres look forward to sharing in £1.2m fund and receiving ‘tailored support’. -
Guess by Marciano announced first ever collaboration
Premium brand Guess by Marciano has announced its first ever collaboration - a partnership with Swedish fashion blogger Elin King. -
How I got here - Silvano Vangi
Luxury etailer Luisa Via Roma’s head womenswear buyer puts his success down to hard work and humility. -
If you could visit one spring 13 footwear show, which would it be?
Industry insider’s share their thoughts. -
IMAGE GALLERY: Been there worn the T-shirt
Retail’s rush to cash in on the Queen’s celebrations this weekend has sparked Jubilee offerings ranging from Jaeger’s Diamond womenswear collection to Selfridges’ Big British Shop - yet it’s the humble t-shirt that reins as fashion’s favourite piece of memorobilia.Drapers takes a look at some patriotic takes across the high street. -
IMAGE GALLERY: Kelly Brook for New Look
Model Kelly Brook’s first range of clothing for young fashion retailer New Look launches this week. -
Individuality stands out among the pomp and circumstance
It’s finally here, the much-anticipated Jubilee weekend. -
Jones Group snaps up majority stake in Brian Atwood
US brand house Jones Group is set to take a majority stake in designer footwear label Brian Atwood in a move to boost its presence in the luxury market. -
Jubilee Watch - Kingston
Sitting on the train from Waterloo and just before arriving at Clapham Junction, an elongated billboard informs you that there is ‘An extra long bank holiday thanks to Her Majesty for everyone’. -
Liberty opens at Westfield Stratford City
Luxury department store Liberty today opened its first shop outside of its iconic store on Great Marlborough Street in central London with a shop in Westfield Stratford. -
M&Co opens doors of first store in the Middle East
Fashion retailer M&Co has opened its first store in the Middle East in the United Arab Emirates. -
Made in China
Dishang Cherry Group chairman Lihua Zhu talks to Drapers about building China’s largest export garment manufacturer. -
McArthurGlen launches Workwear Week
Designer outlet group McArthurGlen is to launch its first ever Workwear Week with women’s charity Dress for Success. -
Menswear spring 13
Heritage continues to be the major story in menswear, with the most innovative developments seen on fabrics and texture. -
Monsoon Accessorize looking for new chief executive
Monsoon Accessorize is on the hunt for a new group chief executive as managing director Peter Ridler is set to leave the business. -
Off the record, June 2 2012
Woodhouse relaunched its store, Newgen Men partied in Bicester and FAB got networking. -
On the radar — Electric Tees
With a lightning bolt as its emblem, this new short-order brand aims to fulfil its high-voltage approach with its branding and social media presence. -
Premium Indicator, May 26 2012
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Puma’s got it in the bag with Macht's mit Qualität
Billed as a more experimental line for the sportswear giant, Puma’s Macht’s Mit Qualität (which translates to the slightly less catchy ‘Puma does it with quality’) is brand new for autumn 12 and available to stock now. -
Retailers look to Euro 2012 for profits boost
Retailers are willing the England football team to put in a better than expected performance during Euro 2012 to maintain the Jubilee feel-good factor. -
Shop price inflation rises in May
Shop price inflation has increased to 1.5% in May from 1.3% in April as inflation and deflation levels remained relatively flat in the period, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) – Nielsen Shop Price Index. -
Sports Direct is frontrunner to buy Umbro
Sports Direct has emerged as the frontrunner to buy football kit maker Umbro after Nike put it up for sale last week. -
Streetwear spring 13
Retro themes, bold colours, slim fits and washed-out fabrics are just some of the influences this season. -
Strenesse on the lookout for more UK stockists
German contemporary label Strenesse will expand its womenswear stockist base as it celebrates 25 years in the UK market this year. -
Stylistpick introduces new product and alters price points
Accessories etailer Stylistpick has expanded its product range and price points and has discontinued its subscription option as part of a raft of changes to the site which went live yesterday. -
Temperley hails online success of diffusion line
Online sales at Temperley London have tripled over the past six months, fuelled by the performance of diffusion label Alice by Temperley. -
The Jacksons in wholesale push
Former French Connection accessories wholesale manager Alice Nichols will lead the expansion of women’s footwear and accessories brand The Jacksons’ wholesale operation with the aim of increasing stockist numbers by 30%. -
This week’s hero: M Missoni’s Doggy style
Pointing the way to the most important products, people, stories and shows in fashion right now. -
Timeline: Stylistpick's evolution from member-only buying to specialist etailer
Accessories etailer Stylistpick started life as a subscription-only site but has made several changes since its launch in 2012. Here Drapers takes a look at some key moments in the history of the site: -
We’re all going on a summer holiday
The Association of British Travel Agents recently published some research which indicates that the typical British holidaymaker spends as much money at home each year, before their trip, as they do once they’re sunning or skiing abroad – to the tune of £31.2bn. -
Womenswear spring 13
Get ahead of the game with our preview of what brands have in store for spring, starting with womenswear’s bright outlook.
