Menswear Independents

Suited up: the store’s new section

Made-to-measure suits to drive growth at Lewis Yates

10 February 2012

Lewis Yates, the premium indie based in Billericay, Essex, is to launch made-to-measure suiting as it looks for new ways to expand the business.

Outlook remains tough for small retailers

28 December 2011 | By

Business interruption has been a major challenge to the growth of small to medium sized retail business in 2011 and will continue to be in 2012 according to findings by business insurance company RSA.

Barbour, Covent Garden

Barbour, Covent Garden

10 February 2012 | By

This flagship store for the purveyor of waxed jackets is finding favour with the urban set as it seeks to be all things to all style lovers.

À la mode: the autumn 12 collection has a Gallic feel

Hentsch Man

20 January 2012 | By Ian Wright

As it expands into a full clothing offer, this classic brand still retains the cut and detail of its signature shirts.

Jose Neves

José Neves

10 February 2012 | By

The far-sighted founder of indie etail portal Farfetch.com explains his plan to rapidly grow its client list from 110 boutiques to 1,000.

Peacocks head office

Picking through the bones of Peacocks

27 January 2012 | By

When value retailer Peacocks collapsed under the weight of almost £750m of debt last week, it sent shockwaves through the sector.

Indies Directory

Key ingredients: workwear, military and heritage make up autumn 12’s ranges

Boxfresh

9 December 2011 | By

New footwear lines, including a women’s collection and a strong men’s outerwear offer, impress at Boxfresh.

Lyle & Scott

Men's Accessories Indicator, 10 February 2012

10 February 2012

Access Drapers’ unique source of sales information from men’s accessories retailers, revealing the best-selling brands, the hottest products and the latest issues to affect men’s accessories by clicking on the PDF’s

Gant

Men's Contemporary Indicator, February 3 2012

3 February 2012

Access Drapers’ unique source of sales information from men’s contemporary retailers, revealing the best-selling brands, the hottest products and the latest issues to affect men’s contemporary by clicking on the PDF’s

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