Drapers
21 January 2011
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Day Birger creates ‘boho’ sub-brand
Danish contemporary brand Day Birger et Mikkelsen is to launch a womenswear sub-brand aimed at a slightly younger market than its mainline. -
HGA consultancy to launch brand in Tesco and Topshop
Design consultancy HGA Group will launch a women’s young fashion brand next month that will be sold via Tesco’s clothing website and via a concession in Topshop’s London Oxford Street flagship. -
New Look to swoop into branded market
Fast-fashion giant to link up with third-party brands for online offensive -
A family affair for Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger has unveiled its global ad campaign for spring 11, which is once again fronted by its fictitious dysfunctional family The Hilfigers. -
A Sauvage
With a film showing at The Sundance Film Festival, Adrien Sauvage is no ordinary tailor, and his designs back this up. -
Accessories
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Alexa Chung to be Superga star
Superga, the Italian trainer brand, has signed TV presenter and model Alexa Chung to front a new campaign to mark its 100th anniversary. -
Alexander McQueen
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All Saints boss ordered to pay up £1.3m
Retail entrepreneur Kevin Stanford has been forced by a court in Iceland to repay a £1.3m personal guarantee he gave to secure finance for his investment portfolio. -
Arterton the spring 11 face of G-Star
Dutch denim giant G-Star has named British actress Gemma Arterton as the face of its campaign for spring 11. -
Asos launches Facebook store
Etailer Asos has launched a transactional shop on social networking platform Facebook. -
Autumn trousers
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Bäumler set for UK show debut at Moda
German menswear brand Bäumler is to make its UK trade show debut next month at mainstream exhibition Moda Menswear. -
Bernd Hake
After a great 2010 for Hugo Boss, its UK managing director hopes a plan of attack for 2011 focusing on retail operations and womenswear will maintain the momentum -
Bottega Veneta
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Bravissimo increases its bust size
Lingerie retailer Bravissimo has launched its first ever L cup bra. -
Bread & Butter celebrates 'record' show
The organisers of Bread & Butter have celebrated a ‘record’ edition of the streetwear trade show and said that the number of UK buyers at the event in Berlin increased on the previous year. -
Bring in some etail experts
Online growth will be on the agenda for many retailers this year, but in-house resources may not be enough -
Burberry opens up ‘direct from catwalk’ sales to web shoppers
Burberry cemented its position at the forefront of luxury etail last week when it opened up its ‘Runway to Reality’ ordering service to the world on its website www.burberry.com. -
Changes expected at Marks & Spencer's clothing arm
Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland is preparing for the next phase of the retailer’s reorganisation, when his focus is likely to be on the clothing division. -
Checked shirts
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Chinos
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Chunky knitwear
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Clarks Originals unveils spring ad campaign
Clarks will launch its first international advertising campaign for its Clarks Originals collection next month when it will also open a pop-up store for the sub-brand at its store in London’s Regent Street. -
Clothing and footwear sales rise in December
Clothing and footwear sales rose by 4.8% by value and 3.4% by volume in December compared with the same month last year. -
Country jackets
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DSquared2
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Emporio Armani
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End of anti-dumping gets mixed reaction
Last week’s decision by the EU to ditch anti-dumping duties on leather footwear sourced from China and Vietnam will allow retailers to safeguard margins but is unlikely to lead to a drop in the retail price of footwear to consumers, industry leaders warned. -
Fashion drives strong EBay sales
Etail giant eBay has reported a strong fourth quarter in the UK. Sales rose 170%, led by fashion as sales of clothes, footwear and accessories outperformed. -
First images of Boux Avenue product revealed
Entrepreneur Theo Paphitis has unveiled the first product images for his lingerie chain Boux Avenue which will open in late March. -
FitFlop appoints Suzie de Rohan Willner as chief executive
Wellness footwear brand FitFlop has appointed Suzie de Rohan Willner as chief executive officer. -
Formal overcoats
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Giorgio Armani
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Gucci
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H&M team up with Hasbeens for spring clogs
Young fashion retailer H&M has teamed up with footwear and accessories brand Swedish Hasbeens to create three styles of clogs. -
Harrods breaks the £1bn sales barrier
Harrods has broken through the £1bn sales barrier after a sparkling Christmas. -
Heritage jackets
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Innovation is the focus at UKFT during 2011
Even well-established events such as Pitti Uomo need to innovate or risk being overshadowed by alternative shows. Last week’s exposition was full of new ideas to generate excitement for both exhibitors and visitors. -
Jaeger to present exclusive catwalk show with Vodafone for LFW
Jaeger has teamed up with Vodafone for an exclusive catwalk show for Vodafone customers to present its current Jaeger London spring 11 collection during London Fashion Week. -
JD Sports Fashion buys Irish chain Champion
JD Sports Fashion has bought Irish sports fashion retailer Champion. -
Jeans
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John Lewis weekly fashion sales up 5.5%
Sales at John Lewis department stores slowed to 4.1% last week to come in at £55.8m. -
Knits
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Landsbanki to divest House of Fraser stake
Icelandic bank Landsbanki is set to sell off its 35% stake in department store House of Fraser, according to reports. -
Laura Ashley profits to beat expectations
Strong trading over Christmas means fashion and homewares business Laura Ashley now expects full year pre-tax profit to be “significantly higher” than previously expectated. -
London, Glasgow and Manchester best for town centre shopping
London, Glasgow, and Manchester have emerged as the towns which offer the best town centre shopping experience. -
Luxe fabrics
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Marks & Spencer launches Plan A fashion range
Marks & Spencer has launced a Plan A-inspired fashion capsule collection for its Indigo range. -
Marks & Spencer restructures womenswear team
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a raft of management changes at its clothing business as part of chief executive Marc Bolland’s new strategy. -
Mary Portas to list public's best and worst retailers
Retail guru Mary Portas has asked the public to name the best and worst retailers for customer service, and will publish the details weekly on her website. -
Mary’s Living and Giving Shop, Primrose Hill, London
Mary Portas and Save the Children have opened their third charity shop and opted for a new look to ensure it is in keeping with its chi-chi surroundings. -
Matalan festive like-for-likes slump 4.5%
Matalan, the value chain, said like-for-like sales slumped over the Christmas trading period after its stores were cut off by the snow in December. -
Men of the cloth
At Pitti Uomo, Drapers explored the show halls and streets outside to find the best-dressed men in Florence -
Menswear autumn 11
The autumn 11 season is again underpinned by a strong outerwear and heritage direction, often characterised by hand-finished detailing. -
Menswear Autumn 11 - The shoot
Heritage fabrics come to the fore again for autumn 11 as countryside styling reaches the well turned out, sharp urban lad. -
Menswear plays its strong suit
Dressing better. That’s what men will be doing come autumn 11 if the last fortnight of collection previews is anything to go by. -
Military coats
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Miriam Lahage to head eBay's European fashion business
Retail fashion veteran Miriam Lahage is moving from eBay’s US office to head its European fashion business. -
Moncler Gamme Bleu
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Mulberry Christmas like-for-likes surge 70%
Luxury brand and retailer Mulberry will beat profit expectations after a storming Christmas. -
Off the Record, January 21 2011
The inside track on the parties and gossip for the week. -
Original Factory Shop to offer home delivery
Off-price retailer The Original Factory Shop is to introduce a click-and-collect service this year, as well as home delivery on product bought in stores. -
Paris Couture Fashion Week: Chanel
“Beyond simple” is what Karl Lagerfeld called his latest couture look for Chanel with the designer taking his spring 11 collection back to basics. -
Paris Couture: Christian Dior, Giorgio Armani Privé
The first day of the couture shows in Paris welcomed colour, volume and glamour to the catwalk as Christian Dior reinstated old fashioned beauty and Giorgio Armani Privé looked to outerspace for inspiration. -
Paris Fashion Week: Louis Vuitton, Viktor & Rolf, Issey Miyake, Jean Paul Gaultier
Louis Vuitton went back to basics and delivered an Amish inspired collection as Paris Fashion Week kicked off yesterday. -
Paris Fashion Week: Hermes, Dior Homme, Lanvin, Yves Saint Laurent
The Paris catwalk was awash with smart tailoring mixed with cosy knits at the menswear collections from Paris Fashion Week. -
Parkas
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Pea coats
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Performance Coats
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PICTURE GALLERY: Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans spring campaign
Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans have released their spring 11 campaign pictures featuring tennis player Rafael Nadal and actress Megan Fox. -
Pitti Immagine launches virtual tradeshows
Italian exhibition organiser Pitti Immagine has launched a virtual version of its tradeshows online. -
Polos
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Prada
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Premium Womenswear Indicator, January 21 2011
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Primark sales soar 12% at Christmas
Primark’s first quarter sales were 12% ahead of last year despite the bad pre-Christmas weather, but the value retailer has warned that higher cotton prices are likely to impact its margins. -
Pure Spirit confirms NextGen winners
Pure Spirit, the young fashion show, this week unveiled the 12 up-and-coming brands to win support to exhibit in the inaugural Pure NextGen Designers area in February. -
Reiss on track for 40% sales boost
Premium chain Reiss is on track for a 40% lift in sales in its current financial year, which ends on January 31. -
riverisland.com
In the past the River Island website has been criticised for a number of reasons (predominately its use of Flash, which prevented some shoppers from being able to access it), so its relaunched version came as a welcome relief and will ensure it reaches a larger audience. -
Rugby shirts
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Savile Row tailor enters administration
Savile Row tailor Sartoriani has gone into administration after its owner was declared bankrupt, according to reports. -
Shawl collars
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Shawl collars
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Strong Christmas lifts Jacques Vert
Like-for-like sales at womenswear retail group Jacques Vert rose 1.9% in the 11 weeks to January 8 despite trade in the three weeks before Christmas being “significantly” down. -
Suits
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Tapered-leg jeans
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Tesco slashes spring 11 clothing prices
Tesco is slashing prices on all adults’ clothing lines by 20%, which the grocer said gives customers a VAT-free deal. -
The Goodhood store
Kyle Stewart and Jo Sindle, owners of the London indie, tell Mandy Cohen why streetwear means more to them than just the clothing. -
Ties
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Todd & Duncan names deputy managing director
Cashmere yarn spinner Todd & Duncan Limited has promoted finance director Iain Cormack to the newly created role of deputy managing director with immediate effect. -
Topshop plans Edit area for flagship
Topshop plans to create an area within its London Oxford Circus flagship offering a “curated” selection of product for time-poor shoppers. -
Tweed
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Two bidders remain in frame to buy Blacks
Two bidders remain in the frame to acquire outdoor specialist Blacks Leisure, according to reports. -
US denim gurus unveil ‘J Brand rival’
Two of the powerhouses behind US premium denim giants 7 For All Mankind and Citizens of Humanity have launched a new premium denim brand for spring 11 that allegedly “feels like cashmere”. -
Utility jackets
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Vente-Privee UK sales soar 114%
Private sales site Vente-privee has reported UK sales jumped 114% to £6.4m in the 2010 calendar year. -
Versace
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Why the smart money is on a recovery for menswear
Menswear is often said to be the first area of fashion to feel the force of a recession and the last to return after it. If the aphorism is true, we can consider the recession good and buried. According to retail research firm Kantar Worldpanel, the total UK menswear market grew 2% in the 52 weeks to October 31, 2010. -
Winser in shock Agent Provocateur exit
Kim Winser has left her role as chairman of luxury lingerie chain Agent Provocateur after just 12 months at the business. -
Workwear
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Young people to cut back on clothing spend in 2011
A quarter of young people plan to spend less on clothing in the start of 2011, with working women aged 20-24 most likely to cut back.
