http://www.drapersonline.com http://www.drapersonline.com http://www.drapersonline.com/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.drapersonline.com http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/george-davies-eyes-sites-for-first-give-stand-alone-stores/5004127.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/george-davies-eyes-sites-for-first-give-stand-alone-stores/5004127.article George Davies, the man behind Next, Per Una and George at Asda, is set to secure sites for the first stores for his new GIVe brand, to open in October. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 09:58 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/ms-forecasts-3-rise-in-clothing-prices/5004047.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/ms-forecasts-3-rise-in-clothing-prices/5004047.article Marks & Spencer is likely to increase prices on its clothing by an average of 3% this autumn because of currency fluctuations. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:05 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/brc-says-consumer-advocate-must-educate-shoppers-on-rights/5004069.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/brc-says-consumer-advocate-must-educate-shoppers-on-rights/5004069.article The British Retail Consoritum (BRC) has warned that the creation of a “consumer advocate”, which could have power to take legal action against retailers, must be focused on improving consumers’ understanding of their rights. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:44 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/protests-march-gathers-pace-with-uk-subsidiary/5004034.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/protests-march-gathers-pace-with-uk-subsidiary/5004034.article Dutch boardsports brand Protest plans to expand its UK presence after setting up a subsidiary to be run by former members of surfwear brand O’Neill’s sales team. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/are-you-among-the-best-fashion-businesses-of-2009/5003284.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/are-you-among-the-best-fashion-businesses-of-2009/5003284.article Drapers is searching for the best fashion businesses of the past year to enter the Drapers Awards 2009. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/menswear/news/people-tree-branches-out-into-music-merchandise/5004002.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/menswear/news/people-tree-branches-out-into-music-merchandise/5004002.article Ethical fashion brand People Tree is to begin producing band merchandise. The brand’s first venture is a tour t-shirt for British group Keane, with more band collaborations likely to follow. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:29 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/independents/news/fashion-enter-wins-as-harold-tillman-wades-in/5003837.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/independents/news/fashion-enter-wins-as-harold-tillman-wades-in/5003837.article Fashion Enter has won a three-year battle with Croydon council to get business rate relief for its Enter boutique, which showcases up-and-coming designers, thanks to the support of Drapers and British Fashion Council chairman Harold Tillman. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/millinery-brands-report-slow-sales-in-middle-market/5003842.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/millinery-brands-report-slow-sales-in-middle-market/5003842.article Hat retailers and millinery brands reported pressure on the middle market following the sector’s biggest-selling event of the year in the UK, Royal Ascot. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/marlboro-classics-looks-to-expand-under-rebrand/5003843.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/marlboro-classics-looks-to-expand-under-rebrand/5003843.article Lifestyle brand Marlboro Classics is rebranding to MCS Marlboro Classics as it aims to broaden its appeal and expand its offer. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/young-fashion/news/actors-take-on-calvin-klein-role/5003848.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/young-fashion/news/actors-take-on-calvin-klein-role/5003848.article Calvin Klein has teamed actress Eva Mendes with actor and model Jamie Dornan to star in its autumn 09 underwear and jeans advertising campaigns. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT