http://www.drapersonline.com http://www.drapersonline.com http://www.drapersonline.com/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.drapersonline.com http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/the-drapers-daily/reiss-goes-back-to-basics-but-at-what-cost/5049423.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/the-drapers-daily/reiss-goes-back-to-basics-but-at-what-cost/5049423.article Premium retailer Reiss is moving away from trend-led design and are focusing on quality for their autumn 13 collection, but will shoppers be willing to pay higher price points for a higher thread count on the high street?   jill.geoghegan@emap.com (Jill Gegohegan) Fri, 24 May 2013 17:10 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/timeline-punkyfish/5049408.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/timeline-punkyfish/5049408.article Last week Punkyfish managing director Kemal Gediz was jailed for 18 months after failing to pay VAT. Drapers looks back at the company’s history. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:25 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/home/careers/how-i-got-here-irena-stankevica/5049293.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/home/careers/how-i-got-here-irena-stankevica/5049293.article The creative director and pattern cutter on her life at sample-making studio Atelier StudioLab. Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/timeline-reiss-staff-moves/5049389.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/timeline-reiss-staff-moves/5049389.article David Reiss this week told Drapers the business was “back on track” after a significant shake up on its team. We look back at the moves that have taken place over the last few years. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:53 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/timeline-ms-financial-history/5049326.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/timeline-ms-financial-history/5049326.article From M&S’ £1bn-profit peak, to Marc Bolland’s £13.8m “golden hello”, Drapers looks back at the retailer’s recent financial history. Tue, 21 May 2013 16:37 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/unzipped/dior-cruise-2014-wow-with-a-capital-w/5049270.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/unzipped/dior-cruise-2014-wow-with-a-capital-w/5049270.article Raf Simons’ show in Monaco was a gamble that’ll surely pay off. ian.wright@emap.com (Ian Wright) Mon, 20 May 2013 17:30 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/deputy-diary-ms-the-saga-continues/5049225.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/deputy-diary-ms-the-saga-continues/5049225.article This time last week, we were waiting for Marks & Spencer to unveil its autumn 13 womenswear collection (see Drapers’ thoughts on this Reuters video) to see if it could rescue falling clothing sales; today we await its less favourable full-year results due out tomorrow. ana.santi@emap.com (Ana Santi) Mon, 20 May 2013 10:32 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/the-drapers-daily/bangladesh-ethics-is-not-a-dirty-word/5049213.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/the-drapers-daily/bangladesh-ethics-is-not-a-dirty-word/5049213.article It is impossible for the images coming out of Bangladesh in the past few weeks not to leave their impact and, in discussing the business response to the tragedy, we must not lose sight of the fact that people have lost their lives because sufficient precautions were not taken. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Fri, 17 May 2013 10:45 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/the-drapers-daily/with-600-gilets-ms-autumn-13-falls-wide-of-the-mark/5049211.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/the-drapers-daily/with-600-gilets-ms-autumn-13-falls-wide-of-the-mark/5049211.article The much-anticipated preview of Marks & Spencer’s autumn 13 collection drew everyone’s focus to the quality of the range – but at what expense to the actual customer? catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Fri, 17 May 2013 09:40 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/home/careers/on-the-job-with-wendy-wilson/5049086.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/home/careers/on-the-job-with-wendy-wilson/5049086.article Short-order womenswear brand Closet invites James Knowles in to learn about its designs. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/unzipped/marks-and-spencer-hopes-flirting-with-fashionable-50-year-olds-will-pay-off/5049153.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/unzipped/marks-and-spencer-hopes-flirting-with-fashionable-50-year-olds-will-pay-off/5049153.article The retailer’s pursuit of a more upmarket older lady will take more than a few fancy images ian.wright@emap.com (Ian Wright) Wed, 15 May 2013 11:37 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/image-gallery-preview-ms-autumn-13-collection/5049137.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/image-gallery-preview-ms-autumn-13-collection/5049137.article Marks & Spencer has unveiled its autumn 13 collection - the first full range under style director Belinda Earl. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Wed, 15 May 2013 08:41 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/drapers-debate/drapers-debate-how-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-mary-portas/5049035.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/drapers-debate/drapers-debate-how-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-mary-portas/5049035.article Just as Mary Portas returns to our screens as the self-styled saviour of our decaying town centres, yet another wave of mainly negative publicity follows in her wake. Is she still needed to boost the high street? Drapers Debates… caroline.parry@emap.com (Caroline Parry) catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Mon, 13 May 2013 10:39 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/the-drapers-daily/british-manufacturing-needs-support-of-industry/5049012.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/the-drapers-daily/british-manufacturing-needs-support-of-industry/5049012.article Over the past couple of years there has been a huge resurgence in British production as both retailers and manufacturers have realised the need to keep the UK’s skills alive. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Fri, 10 May 2013 15:54 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/home/careers/how-i-got-here-shueh-yen-wong/5048977.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/home/careers/how-i-got-here-shueh-yen-wong/5048977.article Lucza’s marketing and website manager went from costume design in school to a job in luxury fashion Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/unzipped/g-whizz-ip-law-isnt-half-complicated/5048862.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/unzipped/g-whizz-ip-law-isnt-half-complicated/5048862.article The Guess v Gucci fiasco has brought into question judges’ judgements ian.wright@emap.com (Ian Wright) Tue, 7 May 2013 13:45 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/unzipped/autumn-13-press-days-weekly-round-up-two/5048645.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/unzipped/autumn-13-press-days-weekly-round-up-two/5048645.article Drapers’ exclusive preview of the key trends from the week’s brand and high street press days. graeme.moran@emap.com (Graeme Moran) Fri, 3 May 2013 09:40 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/home/careers/a-day-in-the-life-stephen-parker/5048803.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/home/careers/a-day-in-the-life-stephen-parker/5048803.article Kickers UK’s head of sales starts with a coffee before tackling a packed schedule of meetings and visits. Fri, 3 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/the-drapers-daily/russian-revolution-has-asos-got-what-it-takes-to-corner-the-market/5048775.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/the-drapers-daily/russian-revolution-has-asos-got-what-it-takes-to-corner-the-market/5048775.article Debuting five months earlier than planned, Asos launched its Russian site this week. Victoria Gallagher takes a look at how Asos will make its mark on the country. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Thu, 2 May 2013 10:14 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/asdas-new-campaign-will-banish-the-bad-weather-blues/5048791.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/asdas-new-campaign-will-banish-the-bad-weather-blues/5048791.article Asda’s new weather-responsive advertising campaign offers a solution to coping with the unpredictable British weather, writes Caroline Parry. caroline.parry@emap.com (Caroline Parry) Thu, 2 May 2013 09:49 GMT