Drapers
7 July 2012
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‘The number of shows makes it hard to know where to go’
When I joined the footwear industry in the mid-1990s, selecting where to show was fairly simple. -
A day in the life - Hannah White
White Stuff’s womenswear wovens buyer on why she needs to be adaptable and good under pressure. -
Aigle, Champs-Élysées, Paris
Rubber wellington boots are, you might imagine, a fairly low-cost commodity. But it’s also true that you can spend a fair amount on a pair of Hunters because, well, they’re Hunters. -
Arcadia tycoon Green ties up Topshop deal with US retailer Nordstrom
Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green has struck an agreement to open Topshop and Topman departments in legendary US retailer Nordstrom’s department stores. -
Asos pledges commitment to Fur Free programme
Etail giant Asos has become the latest retailer to pledge its commitment to join the Fur Free Retailer Program. -
B&B Berlin off to quiet start after key brands’ no-show
Streetwear trade show Bread & Butter Berlin got off to a slow start on Wednesday, with several notable brands absent. -
Berwin acquires Bäumler minority stake
Menswear entrepreneur Simon Berwin has taken full control of German menswear brand Bäumler after acquiring a minority stake from the brand’s UK agent, Jason Gerrard. -
Boohoo to sponsor 2012 Inside Soap Awards
Online fashion retailer Boohoo.com has announced it is to be this year’s sponsor of the Inside Soap Awards. -
Burberry sales continue to soar
British luxury brand Burberry has continued to defy wider economic issues posting an 11% rise in revenues for its first quarter as menswear continued to excel. -
Burberry: Analyst reaction
As Burberry reports an 11% rise is revenues for its first quarter, Drapers takes a look at what city analysts make of the British luxury brands performance. -
Cath Kidston lures former Mothercare finance director Harrington
Neil Harrington, the former finance director at Mothercare, is to join fast-growing private equity-backed retailer Cath Kidston. -
Contemporary Footwear Indicator, July 7 2012
Access Drapers’ unique source of sales information from contemporary footwear retailers, revealing the best-selling brands, the hottest products and the latest issues to affect contemporary footwear by clicking on the PDF. -
'Continual discounting can only damage you long term'
Most retailers will be in the full swing of their summer Sale by now and hoping it will bring a much-needed trading boost. -
Could M&S disappear from our high street? Please, no.
As my interview about Marks & Spencer’s first quarter results on Sky News came to end today, presenter Adam Boulton asked me and Verdict analyst Maureen Hinton if M&S could disappear from our high streets. -
Digital Edition: July 7 2012
Source of wisdom: M&Co’s Jane Coppen on being the brains behind a production process involving up to 30 countries. -
Drapers' Berlin highlights
The top things that tickled our fancy in the German capital. -
Fashion Index
View our fashion data pages to get a barometer of trade in the UK and worldwide. -
Fashion Retail Academy creates leaders of the future
I was taken right back to my university days this week when I had the great privilege of attending this year’s Fashion Retail Academy (FRA) awards ceremony hosted by its founder, Sir Philip Green. -
Fenwick Bond Street MD Jill Strieder dies
Jill Strieder, the managing director of Fenwick’s Bond Street store in London, has passed away, the department store chain has announced. -
Flexible lease aims to lure indies onto high street
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is spearheading a drive to entice indies back to the high street by creating a property lease offering flexible terms for small businesses. -
Former Drapers editor Gerry Saunders dies
Gerry Saunders MBE, the former editor and publisher of Drapers, died on Tuesday aged 83 after a short illness. -
Further retailers sign up to Westfield Stratford ahead of Olympics
Retailers including Levi’s, Ollie & Nic and H&M have taken units at Westfield Stratford City in the run up to the Olympics. -
Gant promotes Christopher Bastin to creative director
Swedish lifestyle brand Gant has promoted head of design Christopher Bastin to creative director. -
Gary Barlow celebrates with FRA award winners
Take That’s Gary Barlow made a surprise appearance at today’s Fashion Retail Academy Awards ceremony hosted by Arcadia’s Sir Philip Green and M&S chief executive Marc Bolland. -
Gio Goi closes retail division
Streetwear brand Gio Goi has closed all of its UK stores following tough high street conditions. -
How to protect your brand
With unscrupulous individuals out to exploit your brand, it’s vital that you keep its online reputation safe. -
Independent Retailer Month kicks off with conference
Independent Retailer Month, the celebration of the independent retail sector, has kicked off with the campaigns’ inaugural conference. -
Ittierre extends licence for Aquascutum to 30 years
Licensing group Ittierre has extended its agreement with British heritage brand Aquascutum from five to 30 years following the brand’s acquisition by YGM Trading. -
Jaego London goes Incognito for spring
UK-manufactured occasionwear brand Jaego London is creating two new brands in a bid to more than double its stockist count. -
Jimmy Choo pre-tax profits soar
Luxury footwear brand Jimmy Choo saw pre-tax profits soar almost 20% to £26.9m last year as turnover shot up by 34%. -
John Lewis to grow Alice Temperley collaboration
John Lewis said its new collaboration with designer Alice Temperley will be an ongoing project and that it will diversify the product range in future seasons. -
Jubilee gives June sales a “bunting boost”
Sales in June were up 1.4% on a like-for-like basis as Jubilee celebrations and warm weather saw a strong start to the trading period. -
London 2012 merchandise drives fashion sales at John Lewis
Fashion sales at John Lewis enjoyed a positive week last week, up 12.8% compared to the same week last year driven by strong sales of Olympic merchandise. -
Louis Vuitton to open footwear concession in Saks Fifth Avenue
French luxury label Louis Vuitton is set to launch a dedicated footwear salon in department store Saks Fifth Avenue in New York. -
Luke kicks off international expansion
Men’s young fashion brand Luke is set to expand internationally as it looks to compensate for a slowdown in sales in the UK. -
M&S supplier Quantum Clothing Group snapped up
Supplier Quantum Clothing Group has been acquired by Japanese trader Itochu for an undisclosed amount. -
Madonna's Material Girl range to launch in Britain
Madonna’s clothing line Material Girl will be available in the UK from September. -
Making it happen
For Jane Coppen, M&Co’s head of sourcing and quality, close links with suppliers are crucial to dealing with global shifts in manufacturing. -
Marks & Spencer promotes Sacha Berendji to retail director
Marks & Spencer has promoted Sacha Berendji to the position of director of retail as part of the senior management reshuffle announced this week. -
Melissa launches London pop up
Brazilian footwear brand Melissa is opening its first pop-up store in London’s Covent Garden this weekend. -
Milan Menswear
Spring 13 -
Milan Menswear: Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen, Spring 13 -
Milan Menswear: Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta, Spring 13 -
Milan Menswear: Burberry Prorsum
Burberry Prorsum, Spring 13 -
Milan Menswear: Calvin Klein Collection
Calvin Klein Collection, Spring 13 -
Milan Menswear: Etro
Etro, Spring 13 -
Milan Menswear: Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani, Spring 13 -
Milan Menswear: Gucci
Gucci, Spring 13 -
Milan Menswear: Jil Sander
Jil Sander, Spring 13 -
Milan Menswear: Marni
Marni, Spring 13 -
Milan Menswear: Missoni
Missoni, Spring 13 -
Milan Menswear: Moschino
Moschino, Spring 13 -
Milan Menswear: Prada
Prada, Spring 13 -
Milan Menswear: Salvatore Ferragamo
Salvatore Ferragamo, Spring 13 -
Milan Menswear: Trussardi
Trussardi, Spring 13 -
Milan Menswear: Versace
Versace, Spring 13 -
Must see — Britain Creates 2012: Fashion + Art Collusion
There’s no doubt that 2012 is Britain’s year, and the V&A museum in London is getting into the patriotic spirit with a celebration of the nation’s most prolific artists and fashion designers in a series of works commissioned as part of the London 2012 Festival. -
Off the record, July 7 2012
At Pitti Uomo Ben Sherman served G&Ts, Baracuta was 75 and Orlebar Brown splashed out. -
Preen to make London Fashion Week comeback
Designer label Preen by Thornton Bregazzi is to return to London Fashion Week after six years of showing in New York. -
Premium sees 10% visitor rise
Berlin-based trade show Premium saw a 10% increase in attendance this year, boosted by a rise in visitors from Asia, Benelux and France. -
Property task force to revitalise town centres
A property industry task force has become the latest body to launch a scheme to regenerate Britain’s high streets, according to The Times. -
Qatari royal family close to buying Valentino
Italian designer Valentino’s owner is in advanced talks with the Qatari royal family to sell the luxury brand for about €550m, according to reports. -
Record discounts witnessed across the high street
This month has seen the highest ever level of discounting for July with nine out of ten clothing retailers holding Sales over the weekend offering an average discount of 55%. -
Republic to bolster footwear offer with dedicated areas in 25 stores
Young fashion chain Republic is stepping up its footwear offer with the launch of dedicated branded footwear departments in 25 of its larger stores. -
Scoop announces collaboration with RCA
Premium womenswear tradeshow Scoop is to collaborate with the Royal College of Art for its upcoming spring 13 edition. -
Scooping the competition
Building on the success of its previous four seasons, the spring 13 edition of premium womenswear trade show Scoop showcased its usual mix of established UK and European labels, alongside new exhibitors and fresh talent. -
Shannon gets his kicks for spring
Christopher Shannon and Kickers are a match made in 1990s-inspired streetwear heaven, so it makes sense that one of London’s hottest properties and the footwear brand are teaming up for a second capsule collection for spring 13. -
Sourcing Focus: Savings at source
Retailers and sourcing specialists shared their insights on global sourcing with Drapers. -
Stars in your stock: do celebrity endorsements help your sales?
Making sure the famous face fits can be tricky but ultimately rewarding. -
Superdry looks to boost online presence
Young fashion brand Superdry is understood to be planning to boost its ecommerce site and launch a mobile app in a bid to drive sales. -
Tesco clothing boss Jill Easterbrook moves to new role
Tesco clothing boss Jill Easterbrook has been promoted to a newly created role heading up a number of the grocer’s businesses, including Tesco Mobile and its Irish operations. -
This week’s hero - Bottega Veneta’s Look 37
Pointing the way to the most important products, people, stories and shows in fashion right now. -
Today at Scoop: Bleulab
Scoop upped its denim offer this season with the introduction of premium US denim brand Bleulab, which is known for its innovative reversible jeans. -
Today at Scoop: Fabuleux Marcel
Exhibiting at Scoop for the first time this season as part of the trade show’s Belgian area, womenswear label Fabuleux Marcel showcased the casualwear and tank tops for which the brand is known. -
Today at Scoop: Handwritten by Tanya Sarne
Spring 13 sees Handwritten by Tanya Sarne adopt a bolder colour palette, with brighter yet deeper colours with reds, oranges, deep pinks and purples. -
Today at Scoop: Sandrina Fasoli
Belgian womenswear brand Sandrina Fasoli showcased an expanded collection at Scoop this season, based on demand from buyers. -
Tom Ford set to launch first UK store in Knightsbridge
Designer label Tom Ford is to launch his first standalone UK store with a shop planned for London’s Knightsbridge. -
Tough times mean fewer agents of change
With retailers less willing to experiment as shoppers rein in their spending, fashion agents are focusing on familiar, proven brands rather than taking risks on new collections. -
Trendwatch - All White Everything
Monochrome ruled Milan’s menswear runways. -
Trish Halpin
Marie Claire’s editor-in-chief tells James Knowles why its new biannual is more than just a basic fashion glossy. -
Tweet and sour reaction misses the point of Milan
It didn’t take long. No sooner had the curtain closed on Enrico Coveri’s show last Tuesday than the Twitter caterwauling began… -
UK visitors to Bread & Butter drops 15%
UK attendance at streetwear trade show Bread & Butter fell by 15% for its spring 13 edition as footfall fell by almost 5%. -
Valentino and Jean Paul Gaultier close Couture Fashion Week
Couture Fashion Week drew to a close last night, with Valentino displaying a beautifully crafted, understated collection, and Jean Paul Gaultier appeasing a crowd, which had to wait for 90 minutes, with a spectacular show. -
Wet summer fails to sink stores’ Sale plans
Working harder on stock and buying strategies pays off for retailers as Sale dates stay in line with last year -
What are your top tips for the Copenhagen shows?
Industry insider’s share their thoughts. -
Who’s Next, Paris: womenswear buyers’ comments
The trade show season has officially kicked off and I recently ventured to Paris for Who’s Next – Pret a Porter, kicking off the spring 13 womenswear season with halls packed with new product. -
Wrangler launches ‘moisturising’ jeans
Wrangler aims to double its womenswear sales over the next three years with the help of a jeans range that moisturises women’s legs.
