Drapers
Laura Jackson

Laura is the assistant fashion editor for Drapers and handles the magazine's bi-annual fashion shoots as well as writing high street reviews, catwalk reports and regular fashion related features and news. Laura is also a regular part of Drapers' travelling fashion team, reporting on trade shows from around Europe and in the UK.

In a class of their own

19 June 2010
New awards and a strong international presence helped make this year’s Graduate Fashion Week the biggest yet, as the latest crop of outstanding young designers exhibited impressive interpretations of current trends.
Austin Reed, 1 Westover Road

17 April 2010
This sad-looking shop has too many Sale signs and not enough focus on womenswear
BHS, 48-54 Commercial Road

17 April 2010
A dull offer which merely mops up what Bhs’s in-house brands fail to already provide
Coast, Within House of Fraser, Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010
Wedding wear is here in spades at good prices but certain body shapes are under-served
Debenhams, The Square

17 April 2010
Every trend is ticked off, but the store is confusing, cramped and badly laid out
Dorothy Perkins, 10 Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010
A comprehensive basics offer is balanced out with the key looks in a tidy environment
French Connection, Within House of Fraser, Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010
Better pricing in a new concession makes the French Connection bling all the more enticing
H&M, 68 Commercial Road

17 April 2010
Plenty of trends mixed in with more grown-up workwear make for an inclusive one-stop shop
Jaeger, Within Beales, Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010
A small Jaeger offer has too much colour but still offers some spot-on pieces for spring
Jane Norman, Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010
Party girl takes on key spring trends in an environment suited to young, clubby shoppers
Karen Millen, 3-4 Bournemouth Arcade

17 April 2010
An exclusive-feeling store houses some of the more ‘wow’ pieces seen in Bournemouth
Mango, Within House of Fraser, Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010
Balmainia is in full swing at Mango, with rock ‘n’ roll product in a well-branded space
Marks & Spencer, 23-31 Commercial Road

17 April 2010
There’s little to excite in this branch of M&S, but all the basics are here
Miss Selfridge, 14-14A Commercial Road

17 April 2010
A disappointing store overshadows some pretty product and decent pricing
Monsoon, 41 Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010
A rainbow of coloured dresses leads the way at Monsoon, with plenty of added extras
New Look, 3 Richmond Hill

17 April 2010
A multitude of trends targets Bournemouth’s most fashion-aware youngsters
Next, 22-24 Commercial Road

17 April 2010
A disappointing shop with too many distractions and not enough original pieces
Oasis, 21-23 Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010
An easy-to-browse store set over two floors takes advantage of spring 10’s girlish trends
Peacocks, 2 Dalkeith Arcade

17 April 2010
Plenty of trend references in an immaculate store - just a pity about its run-down location
River Island, 34 Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010
The exciting product would have looked more impressive in a slightly less tired shopfit
Ted Baker, Within House of Fraser, Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010
A full range of product categories makes this one of House of Fraser’s best concessions
Topshop, 10 Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010
Original trend interpretations characterise a strong season for Topshop in a first-rate store
Wallis, Bhs, 48-54 Commercial Road

17 April 2010
Carefully bought product offers the shopper something exciting but lacks excitement
Warehouse, Within House of Fraser, Old Christchurch Road

17 April 2010
A well presented, trend-led collection, but it lacks a real punch to stand out this season
Zara, 68 Commercial Road

17 April 2010
Great product, great store and great prices put Zara heads and shoulders above its rivals
Dresses

27 February 2010
Autumn 10
Eveningwear

27 February 2010
Autumn 10
Knitwear

27 February 2010
Autumn 10
Outerwear

27 February 2010
Autumn 10
Bread & Butter preview

16 January 2010
Preppy looks, rips and stains on jeans, bicycle polo uniforms and futuristic, glamorous styles are among the trends visitors to the Berlin trade show can look forward to seeing next week.
Street sports hall joins roster at The Brandery

19 December 2009
Streetwear trade show The Brandery will launch a street sports hall called The Stadium at its autumn 10 edition in January.
Biker brands ride into UK via new distributor

12 December 2009
Heritage Cloth, a new distribution agency, has been set up to launch motorcycle heritage brands Steve McQueen USA and Johnson Motors Inc into the UK.
Mina

12 December 2009
Celebrity fans have helped fuel this dress label’s meteoric rise from its market stall origins.
Eleni Renton

5 December 2009
The founder of Leni’s Models tells Laura Jackson how she made the transition from model to owning her own bookings agency.
Soul II Soul label comes back to life for spring 10

5 December 2009
Iconic 1980s streetwear brand Soul II Soul is relaunching a clothing range for spring 10.
Cipo & Baxx

28 November 2009
The Turkish denim brand has been a hit up north for two years and is now looking south for growth.
Simon Poole

28 November 2009
A consolidation of its ranges, a revamped footwear offer and a firm commitment to indie stockists are streetwear brand Luke’s formula for growth, its managing director believes.
Luke unifies its brands and revamps footwear

21 November 2009
Men’s young fashion label Luke is to consolidate its offer for autumn 10 by moving its more premium Luke Roper brand under the main Luke umbrella as a sub-brand called Luke Limited Edition, and revamping its footwear line to better reflect the Luke brand.
Vero Moda

31 October 2009
Its wide appeal and attractive pricing make this women’s young fashion brand a favourite with indies.
Vero Moda in directional push with Very launch

31 October 2009
Danish contemporary womenswear brand Vero Moda has launched a directional diffusion range for spring 10 called Very by Vero Moda.
Paris Fashion Week: Louis Vuitton and John Galliano

8 October 2009
Wednesday’s Parisian catwalks were a chance for the showmen of the week to take centre stage with eclectic collections which swerved through mixes of print, fabric and detailing at both Louis Vuitton and John Galliano.
Paris Fashion Week: McQueen and Valentino up femininity

7 October 2009
Pretty femininity was the buzzword for spring 10 in Paris this week, with British designer Alexander McQueen and Italian stalwart Valentino choosing to interpret the phrase from totally opposite ends of the spectrum at their respective catwalks last night.
YSL turns to the dark side

6 October 2009
Modern austerity was fused with just a hint of dark subversion over at Yves Saint Laurent at Paris Fashion Week last night, as creative director Stefano Pilati underlay a demure and innocent sentiment with a sexual sub-current.
Buyers’ unfair opinions floored by knockout LFW

03 October 2009
A week after London Fashion Week’s 25th anniversary spectacular drew to a close, from which my weary feet have just about recovered, I continue to burst with pride over my country’s phenomenal design talent.
Designers rein in costs at London Fashion Week

03 October 2009
Budgetary constraints loomed larger than ever before at London Fashion Week this season, as many designers plumped for less expensive ways than usual to showcase their spring 10 offerings.
Osman Yousefzada

03 October 2009
The Birmingham-born LFW designer discusses catwalks, collaborations and clubbing with Laura Jackson.
Nümph

26 September 2009
The Danish womenswear label is taking a slightly different turn for spring 10 with a more subtle look
Anita Barr

25 September 2009
The launch of Selfridges’ contemporary and denim destination department is the culmination of the director of womenswear and childrenswear’s first year in the role since moving across from menswear.
Milan Fashion Week: D&G

25 September 2009
D&G plumped for a signature super flirty collection at Milan Fashion Week yesterday as Prada tapped into the youthful end of the market for spring 10.
London Fashion Week: Burberry Prorsum offers up a sweet treat

23 September 2009
Christopher Bailey’s exquisite Burberry Prorsum collection was a fitting end to London Fashion Week’s 25th year.
London Fashion Week: Christopher Kane, House of Holland

22 September 2009
All eyes were on Christopher Kane at London Fashion Week yesterday to see how he would reinvent his girlish yet subversive designs for spring, while later in the day House of Holland packed a lace-led neon punch.
London Fashion Week: London lit up by innovative collections

21 September 2009
London Fashion Week got into full swing over the weekend with plenty of pizzazz and punch courtesy of a return to the conical bra, the use of Cleopatra as a style icon and a liberal topping of Swarovski crystals.
Selected Femme adds daywear for spring 10

19 September 2009
Danish womenswear label Selected Femme has added a raft of more casual, everyday pieces to its collection for spring 10 in an effort to create a more comprehensive offer and increase sales.
New York Fashion Week: Marc by Marc Jacobs tastes the rainbow

16 September 2009
Not one to shy away from statement shows, Marc Jacobs’ diffusion line Marc by Marc Jacobs burst onto the catwalk yesterday with a rainbow palette of bold tribal prints which stood out from the relative safe looks, which have so far characterised the first international fashion week of spring 10.
New York Fashion Week: Marc Jacobs turns Japanese

15 September 2009
Marc Jacobs added a strong shot of originality into New York’s spring 10 shows with a collection which played with fabric, volume and intricate handiwork on Monday.
Wang's jersey suggests a new New York

14 September 2009
There are yet to be any clear uniting themes coming out of New York at the halfway point of the spring 10 showings.
New York Fashion Week kicks off with colour

11 September 2009
The spring 10 fashion weeks kicked off yesterday with traditional New York opener BCBG Max Azria getting proceedings going in the iconic Bryant Park tent. The collection nodded heavily to the vivid colour palette and sexy girl silhouettes of Brit hotshot Matthew Williamson.
Bright colours update women’s footwear

29 August 2009
Women’s contemporary footwear has followed in the footsteps of spring 10 clothing collections, with less emphasis on new trends and more focus on updating successful styles from past seasons.
Farah

22 August 2009
The casualwear brand is determined to raise the profile of its Vintage line to cash in on its heritage.
Optimism is in full bloom for spring 10

22 August 2009
With the spring 10 buying season in full swing, I emerged full of optimism from my recent two-day dash around the mainstream womenswear brand showrooms of central London.
New youthful direction for Gant’s Rugger line

8 August 2009
Lifestyle brand Gant has repositioned its casual men’s line Rugger for spring 10 to give it a younger feel and broaden its appeal to a younger audience.
Romance in the air for spring 10 womenswear

25 July 2009
Painterly prints, chiffon layers and tonal nudes indicate a strong romantic mood for contemporary womenswear brands for spring 10. Key collections have shunned the tailored separates and harder edge of autumn 09 in favour of a return to last spring’s more feminine look.
Schumacher

25 July 2009
The contemporary womenswear brand is hoping to grow its UK presence with an edgier spring 10 collection
Couture Fashion Week: final day

9 July 2009
Following on from troubled Christian Lacroix’s poignant funereal widows collection on Tuesday, the last day of Paris couture offered little in the way of light relief for the watching faithful.
Couture Fashion Week: Giorgio Armani

8 July 2009
Bling-bling luxury typified the Giorgio Armani Prive collection in Paris yesterday, with luxe fabrics, streamlined cuts and plenty of shimmering fabrics offering an alternative to the typical clashing brights and exaggerated silhouettes of the couture catwalks.
Couture Fashion Week: austerity and boudoir from Christian Dior

7 July 2009
It was less couture, more boudoir for Christian Dior’s autumn 09 couture collection, as John Galliano paired the post-war austerity of the 1940s with an underwear as outerwear theme in his ultra-feminine offering.
M&S lifts lid on new Indigo line

26 June 2009
Marks & Spencer is combining stylish casualwear basics for outfit building with statement pieces and splashes of bold print and colour via its new Indigo range this autumn.
Ed Hardy

20 June 2009
The streetwear brand’s LA tattoo designs have managed to get under the skin of youthful UK shoppers
Pitti Uomo: Resilient mood on Day Two

17 June 2009
Exhibitors remained in a resilient mood at Pitti Uomo despite a quiet opening day and a general absence of UK buyers.
Pitti Uomo gets off to slow start

16 June 2009
Italian menswear trade show Pitti Uomo opened this morning but the usual barrage of international buyers did not arrive leaving exhibitors facing an uncertain four days.
INDIGOFERA

6 June 2009
Husband and wife Nick Stavrakakis and Abby Cornelius tell Laura Jackson why their agency stands out from the rest
Peckham Rye

30 May 2009
With a standalone store in the pipeline, things look chipper for the Cockney slang-inspired tie label
Drapers' presentations at Clothes Show London

28 May 2009
Drapers will be hosting a series of trend presentations this weekend at Clothes Show London.
Zandra Rhodes

16 May 2009
After almost 50 years in fashion, the extrovert designer is still passionate about her work and seeking out new challenges, including a tie-up with fellow British institution Marks & Spencer
Perry Ellis to introduce two labels back into UK

18 April 2009
International distributor Perry Ellis is ramping up its presence in the UK womenswear market for spring 10 with the relaunch of two brands, Jantzen and Laundry by Shelli Segal.
See by Chloé Gallery

18 April 2009
The Chloé mainline’s younger, edgier sibling is ready to cash in as luxury shoppers rein in their spending
Autumn 09 catwalk round-up

6 April 2009
Drapers’ Laura Jackson talks through the key trends and points from the autumn 09 catwalks
Paper Scissor Stone, Leeds

28 March 2009
A previously disused building’s industrial feel has been retained in its transformation into a streetwear shop
Paris Fashion Week autumn 09

21 March 2009
Nostalgia for the 1980s and a Second World War look informed collections, in which the focus fell mostly on skirts
Paris Fashion Week: flamboyant Galliano

12 March 2009
Following on from the theatrical performance that was Alexander McQueen’s collection on Tuesday, John Galliano put up a fight for most flamboyant show of Paris Fashion Week with his presentation on Wednesday evening.
Off-schedule talent wows buyers at LFW

7 March 2009
British designers presenting off-schedule grabbed the attention of womenswear buyers with directional and unique designs at last week’s London Fashion Week.
London Fashion Week Autumn 09 round up

5 March 2009
Drapers’ Laura Jackson talks through the key trends and points from London Fashion Week Autumn 09.
Milan Fashion Week: trend round-up

4 March 2009
The glitz and glamour which traditionally takes centre stage at Milan Fashion Week returned to the Italian catwalks again for autumn 09, as designers focused on luxe fabrics, subversive sexiness and structured silhouettes to offer a strong, cohesive message to the watching buyers.
Milan Fashion Week: Sex appeal back at Versace

3 March 2009
Last season’s amorous theme – remember those open zipped heart motifs? - was replaced with a renewed emphasis on sexiness for autumn 09, as Donatella Versace sent a raft of slinky, sultry outfits strutting down the Milanese catwalk.
Milan Fashion Week: Prada mixes it up

2 March 2009
It was a curious take on an austere mood over at Prada this season, where a sombre palette and heavy fabrics were mixed up with thigh high furry knickers, dangerously low cut dresses and armour-like leather shifts to create a disparity of looks.
Rhodes steps into Strutt Couture deal

28 February 2009
Zandra Rhodes is to design a collection of footwear and accessories for contemporary women’s footwear brand Strutt Couture for spring 10.
London Fashion Week: commercial but personal

24 February 2009
Another day, and another set of personality-driven, commercially-minded collections at London Fashion Week.
Blog: London Fashion Week: Saturday

22 February 2009
London Fashion Week got off to a slow start on Friday due to the dateline overlap with New York, so it was up to a packed Saturday – a massive 13 shows – to get the glamour going.
Butterfly Kisses, Glasgow

21 February 2009
With a curving, timber wall based on a butterfly in flight, this eclectic lifestyle boutique flutters with activity
New York Fashion Week Autumn 09

21 February 2009
Amid rumours of slashed guest lists, reduced collection sizes and smaller catwalk venues, New York’s designers reacted to the threatening fiscal breakdown with varying approaches.
NYFW: Commercial versus creative

20 February 2009
New York is well known for producing some of the most commercial pieces of the four fashion weeks, but Thursday’s shows demonstrated there is still a big gap between the designers with commerciality at the front of their minds and those with no room in their creative brains for thoughts profit margins.
NYFW: Fun and frivolity at Philip Lim

19 February 2009
An eclectic mix characteristed the 3.1 Philip Lim catwalk at New York Fashion Week yesterday, pairing the designer’s penchant for the austere with a throwing-caution-to-the-wind rock-mod feel.
Sombre start to NYFW

16 February 2009
New York Fashion Week got off to a somewhat sombre start on Friday, according to reports from the US, with collection sizes reduced by up to 25%, designers pairing up for joint shows, and smaller, more modest catwalk venues taking the place of last season’s grandiose locations.
Copenhagen Fashion Week

14 February 2009
Designers refused to play it safe in Copenhagen, opting to move towards soft, feminine leathers and tailored dresses
Pure Autumn 09

14 February 2009
Pure this week presented a more commercially led parade of womenswear in the face of the more directional styles exhibited at Who’s Next in Paris and Copenhagen Fashion Week.
Who's Next & Pret a Porter

7 February 2009
Checks, florals and the little black dress returned for autumn as brands sought to rework popular classics
Drapers Awards 2008 - best dressed

27 January 2009
Drapers reporter Laura Jackson checks out the best dressed from the 2008 Drapers Awards.
Bread & Butter Autumn 09

24 January 2009
Buyers spent their time in Barcelona backing big brands rather than hunting out challenging new trends
John Smedley

12 December 2008
Despite the knitwear brand’s booming exports, it maintains a close relationship with staff and suppliers
Ralph & Russo

8 December 2008
Australian design duo Tamara Ralph and Michael Russo discuss gowns, X Factor and Swarovski crystals with Laura Jackson.
Marc Cain

27 November 2008
A London showroom is the latest chapter in the German womenswear brand’s phenomenal rise
Mischa Barton

24 November 2008
Actress turned handbag designer Mischa Barton tells Laura Jackson about her inspirations and love of vintage shopping.
Belinda White

14 November 2008
Nine months into her new role as fashion director of Handbag.com, Belinda White chats to Laura Jackson about her fashion publishing career.
Velvet

13 November 2008
Since starting out with T-shirts the LA womenswear label has grown into a premium powerhouse.
Comme des Garcons hits H&M UK

13 November 2008
Following its Tokyo debut on Saturday, Swedish high street chain H&M has today launched its Comme des Garcons tie-up into selected UK stores.
Chilli duo set up consultancy

12 November 2008
Alan and Katherine Strang, founders of supplier Action Apparal, which owns young fashion brands Chilli Pepper, Chill Red and Chilli Couture, have sold their interest in the business to set up a consultancy called The Brand Forum.
Parade, Aberdeenshire

24 October 2008
A clever combination of fashion and furniture sets this yummy mummy paradise apart from other indies.
Designers play it safe for spring

20 October 2008
With the gloomy economic news hanging over their heads, designers took an uncertain step forward with their spring 09 collections shown in New York, London, Milan and Paris.
High-end enters the popularity contest

9 October 2008
With the spring 09 catwalks over and done with, it’s time to sit back and digest what the world’s top designers have decided we will be wearing in six months’ time.
Paris Fashion Week: Draping, snakeskin and gold

30 September 2008
The era was clear at Christian Dior yesterday, where John Galliano combined 1980s corseted waists, wet look jackets and snakeskin prints for a collection which surprised in its commerciality.
London Fashion Week

27 September 2008
Designers used London Fashion Week as a chance to cement their handwriting for spring 09.
PPQ

26 September 2008
Designers and label owners Amy Molyneaux and Percy Parker tell Laura Jackson why their label is about music and parties as well as clothing.
Blog: Money minded Milan Fashion Week kicks off

23 September 2008
The frenzy of catwalks in fashion's commercial capital Milan kick started on Saturday with an unusual but wholly welcome start to proceedings. Plus-size - yes you heard correctly - plus-size brand Elena Miro lit the fuse on what looks certain to be a money-minded series of shows.
New York Fashion Week

20 September 2008
While most designers chose to be safely commercial over directional, a few braver offerings were shown for spring 09.
Blog: London Fashion Week: Day Five

19 September 2008
The penultimate day of Fashion Week and there was only one name on fashionistas' lips - a certain little red-haired lady called Vivienne.
Blog: London Fashion Week: Day Four

18 September 2008
There's nothing like a bit of bling to get audiences oohing and ahhing, and day four at London Fashion Week had sparkle and shimmer in spades.
Blog: London Fashion Week: Day Three

17 September 2008
Tuesday is traditionally one of the most eagerly anticipated days of London Fashion Week - three days in, buyers, journalists and models are well warmed up, but it’s still too early for catwalk ennui to kick in.
Blog: London Fashion Week: Day One

15 September 2008
London Fashion Week always seems to whiz around quicker than you realise, and as soon as you step through the semi-permanent doors of the British Fashion Council tent, it feels like you've never been away.
Pret a Porter Spring 09

13 September 2008
With florals, summer brights and draping all out in force, the Paris collections showed spring 09’s important looks.
Menswear buyers back core brands

12 September 2008
With menswear order books all but closed for spring 09, brands have reported a strong selling season despite the economic climate, with buyers investing in dependable brands and focusing on colour and fabrication rather than trends.
Paris shows underline key trends

12 September 2008
Paris womenswear exhibitions Who’s Next and Prêt à Porter cemented their authority as a fertile hunting ground for UK-relevant trends last week.
Riot of colour breaks out on spring shoes

2 September 2008
An explosion of colour, print and design defines women’s footwear styles for spring 09 in a distinct move on from the berry tones and safe commercial looks that dominated autumn 08.
Base London

1 September 2008
After a successful turnaround in the UK, the contemporary men’s footwear brand is heading into Europe.
Moda Spring 09

16 August 2008
Following the lack of new trends already noted by their absence at both Pure and in Dusseldorf, the proliferation of floral prints and bright shades seen instead at the aforementioned shows were in evidence again in Mod’s spring 09 collections last week.
Jane Hill

14 August 2008
Laura Jackson discusses the beauty of bags and decadent shopping experiences with the co-founder of handbag brand Ollie & Nic.
Sem Per Lei

9 August 2008
The mainstream brand’s 40- to 50-year-old female customers are being given a younger look for spring 09.
Pure womenswear Spring 09

9 August 2008
Although time has finally been called on smock tops, womenswear trends barely moved on from last spring
Minimal look updates boardsports ranges

6 August 2008
Surf and skate wear brands juxtapose traditional tropical and floral prints with minimalist aesthetics, neutral tones and eco-friendly fabrics to create a more up-to-date look for spring 09.
Colour and florals lead trends at Pure

5 August 2008
Innovative trend direction was thin on the ground at Pure London, with womenswear brands opting to play it safe and rehash summer 08's tried and tested trends for their spring 09 offerings.
Koh Samui, London

26 July 2008
The womenswear boutique’s directional merchandising is winning admirers beyond its London base.
Hilfiger Denim

12 July 2008
The Americana trend has given Tommy Hilfiger’s denim arm the opportunity to make inroads across the UK.
Bread & Butter Spring 09

12 July 2008
With fresh trends so thin on the ground, brands in Barcelona were hoping intricate details and sophisticated treatments would appease cautious buyers.
Prophecy

1 June 2008
Launched as a younger sister brand to Milla, contemporary women’s label Prophecy is fast outgrowing its sibling.
Havetolove

16 May 2008
Newcastle upon Tyne indie Havetolove is making a name for itself as a little boutique with a big personality.
CCDK

3 May 2008
The Danish womenswear brand is expanding its fanbase with new sub-label CCDK Limited.
Rodrigo Otazu

26 April 2008
Jewellery designer Rodrigo Otazu tells Laura Jackson about his journey from humble beginnings to designing for Britney Spears.
Uttam Nepal

19 April 2008
Laura Jackson talks to owner of contemporary brands Uttam and Yumi Uttam Nepal about fast fashion and making a brand mark.
Milan

10 April 2008
After a week of personality driven collections here in London, it was up to the Milanese catwalks to crystallise the spring 09 trends we saw emerging over in New York a fortnight ago.
Jenny Packham

22 March 2008
The leading celebrity eveningwear and bridalwear designer talks about preparations for her first ready-to-wear store.
Kangol

22 March 2008
As it enters its 70th year, the classic British brand is hoping to connect with a new market in the UK.
Hudson offers men’s styles

20 March 2008
Premium denim brand Hudson Jeans has launched a six-style menswear line in the UK for autumn 08.
Ones to watch - Jamie Brutski Tetsill

17 March 2008
Following a collection with Scottish textiles manufacturers Alexanders of Scotland, Central St Martin ’s graduate Jamie Bruski Tetsill’s has launched his second collection for autumn.
Comptoir des Cotonniers

10 March 2008
The French casualwear retailer brings its cross-generation styling to a flagship in London’s Notting Hill.
American Apparel, London

10 March 2008
With its new Covent Garden store, the US young fashion retailer has established an arena for its colourful styles.
Amplified

10 March 2008
The product and design team behind T-shirt label Amplified talk to Laura Jackson about their influences and aspirations.
Matinique

9 March 2008
The Danish menswear brand has revealed a split personality by launching casualwear alongside its smart heritage.
Abbey Doneger

9 March 2008
The president of The Doneger Group tells Laura Jackson why his trend prediction and market analysis agency is at the top of its game.
Rachel Perrett

8 March 2008
The founder of womenswear website Frockonline.com tells Laura Jackson how a unique offer and personalised service have helped the site to thrive.
LFW day four: Gareth Pugh

14 February 2008
Gareth Pugh showed his most commercial collection yet at the Old Truman Brewery in East London last night.
Asher Clark

12 February 2008
Footwear designer Asher Clark talks Drapers through the world of natural shoe design at eco footwear brand Terra Plana.
Richard Clews

7 January 2008
After building a mini retail empire in Jersey, The Collections Group boss Richard Clews now has his eye on online expansion.
Blog: Top Christmas tips

20 December 2007
We’ve been awash with Christmas parties this year in the Drapers office, from boozy extended lunches to slightly more boozy extended post-work drinks.
Spring 08 preview: high street womenswear

18 December 2007
For spring 08, high street retailers have focused on a few well-defined themes to make it easier for women to buy into the season’s trends
Blog: Deck the halls

12 December 2007
Only two weeks to go until C-day and here at the Drapers office we are now in full swing, with tinsel on the computers, gold stars on the walls and snowmen on the desks.
High-end fashion

27 November 2007
Contemporary womenswear boutiques from across the UK reveal the items fuelling their autumn sales. Click on the Pdf below for more details.
Averyl Oates

24 November 2007
Harvey Nichols’ Averyl Oates talks to Drapers about her route to the top and the designers that have helped to shape her fashion career.
Katharine Hamnett

20 November 2007
Her T-shirts first made a statement back in the early 1980s, and are proving just as relevant in today’s fashion landscape. Drapers meets Katharine Hamnett, the first lady of ethical fashion
Blog: A right royal occasion

17 November 2007
It was a right royal sweep for our ladies in Vogue’s just-released guide to the 50 most glamorous women.
Festive telly time

17 November 2007
With only 40 shopping days left until Christmas, retailers are bringing out their advertising big guns in time to grab festive-feeling shoppers.
Aquascutum

10 November 2007
The figures are yet to match its ever-improving profile, but Aquascutum’s plans suggest a return to glory is not far off.
Catwalk footwear trends

10 November 2007
Curved shapes and strapped details in super-skinny or block heels stepped onto the catwalks for spring 08.
Shoppers in frenzy at H&M's Cavalli launch

10 November 2007
Shoppers stripped rails in seconds at the launch of Roberto Cavalli's fashion range at H&M.
Join Drapers' social network

3 November 2007
Prepare the fanfare – today marks a historic day for Drapers, as we have finally succumbed to social networking and joined the worlds of Facebook and MySpace.
Blog: A shoe boot summer

27 October 2007
How much have you loved this season’s shoe boot phenomena? Well, never fear, footwear retailers, you won’t have to throw out all your unsold stock of these hybrid styles, as judging by the catwalks the trend is set to continue into next spring.
Fuelling up for spring

27 October 2007
While for most people the topic of conversation in terms of fashion might be about what sort of coat to buy for the predicted cold winter, here at Drapers it is all about the spring 08 press days.
Paris Fashion Week

13 October 2007
Paris paid homage to femininity this season, with designers focusing on hourglass silhouettes and pastel shades. Laura Jackson reports
Blog: Gallic bred

13 October 2007
Phew – it’s been one heck of a month, but the spring 08 prêt-a-porter catwalks are now over and fashion fans can breathe a sigh of relief.
Milan fashion shows its adult side

29 September 2007
Following the cornucopia of fresh prints, daring colourways and directional looks seen at LFW, Milan is showing a more adult theme as we reach the mid-point of the Italian fashion catwalks.
Milan turns serious in a grown-up start to Fashion Week

29 September 2007
Midway through Milan Fashion Week and already the collections are shaping up to be dramatically different to the lacklustre carousel seen in New York and the young designer-led trends of LFW.
International visitors give Londonedge a lift

8 September 2007
Overseas buyer attendance helped to lift the mood at streetwear and clubwear exhibition Londonedge and Londoncentral this week.
Sporting greats

1 September 2007
Buyers had a blast from the past at spring 08 streetwear shows as 1980s sports gear made a comeback. Laura Jackson heralds the return of the football casual
Making it in Manchester

4 August 2007
The Drapers Colleges Portfolio Award recognises the design efforts of the UK's fashion colleges. Laura Jackson swots up on the first-ever winner
Material wealth

4 August 2007
This year's Texprint awards celebrated the best of the UK's graduate textile talent, with illustrious names among the judges. Laura Jackson was there to meet them
Baggage claim

21 July 2007
Accessories shows Chic and Summer Fair threw up an eclectic selection of bags, jewellery and other extras. Laura Jackson takes a look at the offer
Cutting fashion down to size

14 July 2007
New EU guidelines aim to introduce standardised clothing sizes across the whole of Europe. But how viable are the proposals?
Bags of potential

23 June 2007
Repositioning British heritage brand Tanner Krolle as a must-have accessories label is a tough task, but chief executive Martin Mason and creative director Manuela Morin are relishing the challenge
The Rite stuff

26 May 2007
After two years at the helm of kids' footwear stalwart Start-rite, managing director David Attwood outlines his plans to put the UK's oldest footwear business back in the spotlight
Word on the street

26 May 2007
Many high street retailers are beefing up their design teams, and there are now plenty of opportunities for graduate designers to get their foot in the door
Parallel lines

28 April 2007
Diffusion lines from major international brands are nothing new, but there is now a growing trend for smaller, more niche designers to add a slightly cheaper range to their offer

DrapersLaura Jackson

Drapers
Laura Jackson