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/louboutin-steps-into-harrods/5049223.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/louboutin-steps-into-harrods/5049223.article Designer footwear brand Christian Louboutin has opened his first standalone boutique within luxury department store Harrods. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:23 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/exclusive-harvey-nichols-to-hire-new-team-for-private-label-business/5049210.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/exclusive-harvey-nichols-to-hire-new-team-for-private-label-business/5049210.article Harvey Nichols is looking to recruit a new department for its private label business, kicking off with the imminent hire of a divisional boss. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Fri, 17 May 2013 09:11 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/miss-patina-opens-in-asia/5049209.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/miss-patina-opens-in-asia/5049209.article British brand Miss Patina has selected China as the location for its first ever store. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Fri, 17 May 2013 09:06 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/exclusive-mamas-and-papas-grows-up-with-childrens-line/5049208.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/exclusive-mamas-and-papas-grows-up-with-childrens-line/5049208.article Maternity and babywear chain Mamas & Papas is to expand its range to include kidswear for children up to the age of six. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Fri, 17 May 2013 09:02 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/factory-hits-target-for-east-end-move/5049207.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/factory-hits-target-for-east-end-move/5049207.article East End Manufacturing has secured £150,000 through a crowd-funding scheme to pay for the next stage of the factory business’ development. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Fri, 17 May 2013 08:57 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/beyond-skin-sheds-old-etail-platform/5049206.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/beyond-skin-sheds-old-etail-platform/5049206.article Ethical footwear brand Beyond Skin is revamping its website as part of strategy to refocus on its etail business. caroline.parry@emap.com (Caroline Parry) Fri, 17 May 2013 08:55 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/exclusive-john-lewis-range-to-debut-at-london-collections-men/5049205.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/exclusive-john-lewis-range-to-debut-at-london-collections-men/5049205.article John Lewis is seeking to reinforce its menswear credentials by making its debut at London Collections: Men. caroline.parry@emap.com (Caroline Parry) Fri, 17 May 2013 08:50 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/kidswear/news/image-gallery-i-love-gorgeous-spring-13/5049202.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/kidswear/news/image-gallery-i-love-gorgeous-spring-13/5049202.article As kidswear brand I Love Gorgeous appoints Nicola Matthews as general manager, Drapers takes a look at the label’s latest collection. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Fri, 17 May 2013 08:44 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/next-property-director-steps-down/5049199.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/next-property-director-steps-down/5049199.article Next’s property director Andrew Varley is to leave the high street retailer next year after 27 years. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Fri, 17 May 2013 01:23 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/government-urged-to-solve-chinese-visa-headache/5049184.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/government-urged-to-solve-chinese-visa-headache/5049184.article Almost 1,000 businesses have called for the Government to “make significant strides” in a reform to Chinese visa processing. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Thu, 16 May 2013 10:31 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/bluewater-to-boost-footfall-with-live-events/5049183.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/bluewater-to-boost-footfall-with-live-events/5049183.article Kent shopping centre Bluewater is hoping to boost footfall with a selection of live music, comedy and theatre this summer. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Thu, 16 May 2013 10:03 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/disparate-ownership-is-major-barrier-to-redeveloping-town-centres/5049172.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/disparate-ownership-is-major-barrier-to-redeveloping-town-centres/5049172.article Fragmented ownership is a major barrier to reversing the decline of the UK’s town centres, according to new research. caroline.parry@emap.com (Caroline Parry) Thu, 16 May 2013 09:33 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/collectif-invests-for-mainstream-push/5049181.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/collectif-invests-for-mainstream-push/5049181.article Vintage-inspired alternative label Collectif is looking to make the leap into the mainstream market as it increases investment in retail and online. caroline.parry@emap.com (Caroline Parry) Thu, 16 May 2013 09:27 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/kidswear/news/matthews-hired-to-drive-kidswear-brand/5049180.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/kidswear/news/matthews-hired-to-drive-kidswear-brand/5049180.article Seasoned womenswear director Nicola Matthews is to join kidswear brand I Love Gorgeous, tasked with creating a robust strategy to drive growth. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Thu, 16 May 2013 09:21 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/deadlock-continues-over-bangladesh-safety-accord/5049177.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/deadlock-continues-over-bangladesh-safety-accord/5049177.article The fashion industry was inching closer to a historic agreement on fire and building safety for Bangladeshi suppliers on Wednesday, May 15. caroline.parry@emap.com (Caroline Parry) Thu, 16 May 2013 09:01 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/ms-looks-to-autumn-for-end-to-chilly-sales/5049176.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/ms-looks-to-autumn-for-end-to-chilly-sales/5049176.article Marks & Spencer’s autumn 13 collection has been praised by industry experts – but they warn that more must be done if the retailer is to stop losing market share. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Thu, 16 May 2013 08:53 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/shop-direct-signs-up-to-bangladesh-accord/5049171.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/shop-direct-signs-up-to-bangladesh-accord/5049171.article Shop Direct has said it will support the principles of the Bangladesh Accord, just hours ahead of the deadline at midnight tonight. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Wed, 15 May 2013 17:33 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/arcadia-commits-to-bangladesh-accord/5049165.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/arcadia-commits-to-bangladesh-accord/5049165.article Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia Group has this afternoon confirmed it will in principle sign up to the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Wed, 15 May 2013 16:01 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/john-lewis-signs-bangladesh-accord/5049163.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/john-lewis-signs-bangladesh-accord/5049163.article John Lewis is the latest to have signed the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, just hours ahead of today’s midnight deadline. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Wed, 15 May 2013 15:16 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/walmart-to-conduct-bangladesh-safety-inspections/5049156.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/walmart-to-conduct-bangladesh-safety-inspections/5049156.article Walmart, the US giant which owns Asda in the UK, is to conduct its own in-depth safety inspections at all of the factories in Bangladesh that produce goods for the retailer. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Wed, 15 May 2013 12:14 GMT