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Charlotte Marrion
Charlotte is the assistant features editor on Drapers and spends her time commissioning, editing and writing features, interviews, fashion news and catwalk reports. With over eight years experience as a fashion and features writer and stylist, Charlotte previously worked at Irish Tatler and Bliss for Brides.
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Clarks Originals Gallery
7 March 2009
The Clarks breakaway brand celebrates 60 years of its classic desert boot with a six-piece limited edition -
Celia Birtwell
21 February 2009
As her accessories range launches in high street chain Boots, the textile designer tells Charlotte Marrion where she gets her ideas from -
Paris couture
7 February 2009
A subtle palette of white, clay and stone and self-effacing silhouettes reflected a more austere mood in Paris -
Streetwear labels play it safe for autumn 09
5 February 2009
A staunchly commercial and risk-averse sensibility has infiltrated the young fashion and streetwear sector for autumn 09. -
Bandolera moves into coats with Covered
31 January 2009
Dutch womenswear supplier Bandolera Industries is launching an outerwear brand called Covered for autumn 09. -
James Warren
31 January 2009
Forward planning, communication and understanding the customer are the reasons given by United Clothing’s managing director for his UK agency’s success with women’s labels Sandwich and Stills -
Partners in Fashion plots Frank Walder’s UK growth
23 December 2008
Womenswear agent Partners in Fashion is to represent German mainstream brand Frank Walder in the UK. The agency plans to aggressively increase distribution over the next two years. -
Bodas
19 December 2008
The pure and simple lingerie brand is expanding its collection with babywear and a maternity range. -
Harold Crabtree, Halifax
12 December 2008
This Victorian store has been given a 21st-century refit to celebrate its centenary next year -
Karl McKeever
28 November 2008
The director of retail consultancy Visual Thinking discusses peeling wallpaper and iconic underwear with Charlotte Marrion -
Tibi
24 November 2008
Tibi draws influences from its designer’s global travels, and a doubling of its UK stockists is next on the itinerary -
Mark Burton
7 November 2008
The general manager of the new Marks & Spencer store at Westfield London talks to Charlotte Marrion about launches and luxury toilets. -
CPH Vision splits into two venues
4 November 2008
Contemporary womenswear, menswear and streetwear exhibition CPH Vision is to expand and add a new location for its spring 09 edition which will be held on February 5-8. -
Cacharel
24 October 2008
With design duo Eley Kishimoto on board and a new vintage project for spring 09, Cacharel is flying high. -
Ella Moss
17 October 2008
Youthful LA label Ella Moss is branching out with a luxe sub-brand and sexy swimwear. -
CPD embarks on modern revamp
16 October 2008
Next season's edition of German mainstream womenswear exhibition CPD will showcase a more modern look with three new fashion areas. -
Jingle sells
3 October 2008
Etailers are looking again at their logistics after being caught off-guard last Christmas when shoppers placed an avalanche of late orders which could not be delivered in time -
YSL keeps it simple in Paris
3 October 2008
Stefano Pilati’s first collection for Yves Saint Laurent since the eponymous designer’s death in June would have done the old boy proud. -
Milan Fashion Week: Versace keeps it short and sweet
26 September 2008
Donatella Versace is in a sweet and playful mood for spring 09, despite the news of economic doom and gloom all around. -
Gucci's glamour at Milan Fashion Week
25 September 2008
Gucci is as Gucci does: commercial, commercial, commercial. The Italian mega-brand kicked off yesterday's Milan Fashion Week proceedings with a parade of vibrant shrunken-silhouette suits with designer Frida Giannini's signature tapered, neat trousers sitting just above the ankle. -
Frank Gouder
22 February 2008
Since taking control of German womenswear brand Passport, Frank Gouder has rejuvenated its management team, expanded the collection and helped it to build a truly international presence -
Jenny Packham and Patricia Field
21 February 2008
Eveningwear designer Jenny Packham and US stylist Patricia Field meet up to share their design philosophies and discuss the joys of retail and celebrity glamour -
Student union
16 June 2007
The hottest student designers were on show at last week's Graduate Fashion Week, crowned by the annual River Island Gold Award. Charlotte Marrion rounds up this year's extravaganza -
Help models through thick and thin
2 June 2007
Fashion models need the support of the industry to stay safe and healthy, says Charlotte Marrion -
The North Face prepares to climb into fashion markets for autumn
28 April 2007
Outdoor pursuits brand The North Face is to venture beyond its technical credentials by launching two urban fashion collections for autumn 07. -
What lies beneath
10 March 2007
Glamour takes a darker direction on lingerie with ultra-sexy black and dramatic blue shades dominating autumn 07 -
Purest form
17 February 2007
Steely knits, metallic daywear and leather all made their mark for autumn at womenswear show Pure -
Berlin hits the mark
3 February 2007
From mini-me womenswear and kidswear to ultra-glam LA eveningwear, Drapers rounds up some of the top brands on show at Premium in Berlin -
Former Bread & Butter brands find new showgrounds in Berlin
3 February 2007
UK buyers were sparse at Berlin's Premium and the new BBB at Kraftwerk shows, as last-minute jitters among some brands led to part of Premium's exhibition failing to get off the ground.
