Drapers
Melinda Oliver
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B+R, London
26 September 2008
A flock of stuffed birds keep an eye on the action in Bolongaro Trevor and Religion’s collaborative retail concept. -
Brand watch: Meghan Fabulous
11 September 2008
Glamour and celebrity underpin US womenswear label Meghan Fabulous, with vivid colour, prints and embellishment ensuring it is certainly not suitable for shrinking violets. -
1980s high-tops spring into streetwear ranges
2 September 2008
Footwear brands have delved into their 1980s archives for spring 09 with retro high-top styles, vivid colour and intricate detailing all key ingredients in the new season’s ranges. -
James Lakeland
27 August 2008
He set up his eponymous womenswear brand 13 years ago and has been involved in every aspect of the business, but with a fresh identity for spring 09 James Lakeland insists he has never been happier with its collection. -
Loro Piana, London
9 August 2008
In keeping with its customers, the Italian lifestyle brand’s fourth UK store oozes sophisticated affluence. -
Romantic mood grips spring 09
28 July 2008
A contemporary romantic mood informs many women’s collections for spring 09. -
Gem tones add lustre to spring eveningwear
24 July 2008
Jewelled tones, liquid fabrics and exotic prints are frontline trends on spring 09 eveningwear, leaving behind the metallic shades and heavy embellishment of autumn’s collections. -
Wolford
14 June 2008
Nestled alongside a glistening lake with views of the Alps in the Austrian town of Bregenz is the global headquarters, flagship store and factory outlet for hosiery and women’s clothing firm Wolford. -
Bread & Butter to add fabrics show
1 June 2008
Streetwear show Bread & Butter is launching fabric exhibition The Source as part of its next edition, which takes place in Barcelona from July 2-4. -
Peter Andersen
16 May 2008
IC Companys’ sales director for the UK and Ireland is already seeing results in his bid to turn around the performance of the Danish business’s brands on these shores. -
Buffalo David Bitton
10 May 2008
With a solid fanbase in North America to build on, Buffalo David Bitton is growing steadily in the UK and Europe. -
Australia tempts overseas buyers
7 May 2008
A line-up of more than 100 designers lured the biggest ever contingent of overseas buyers to Australian Fashion Week. -
Wave of trends hits surf labels
19 April 2008
Boardsports brands have ramped up their trend-led content for autumn 08 to cater for more fashion-forward consumers. -
Men’s cardigans come out on top
12 April 2008
Men’s cardigan sales are continuing to rocket for autumn 08, fuelled by the garment’s popularity among under 25s. -
Malcolm Dyl
10 April 2008
The managing director of branded accessories group Rawhide tells Melinda Oliver about the perks of working with licences such as Playboy and Pacha. -
Berry tones ripen footwear sales
5 April 2008
Berry tones, textured patents and chunkier heels are stepping into the spotlight on women’s footwear for autumn 08, according to agents and buyers. -
Bunty Stokes
3 April 2008
The UK sales and merchandising boss of online designer discount boutique BrandAlley tells Melinda Oliver about her role in the site’s UK launch. -
Allan Nielsen
22 March 2008
After cementing its international credentials, Danish brand house Bestseller now plans to beef up its presence in the UK under the watchful eye of country manager Allan Nielsen. -
Radcliffe Denim
10 March 2008
Innovation and quality are the secrets to Suzy Radcliffe’s success in building a rapidly expanding denim brand. -
Gail Sackloff
9 March 2008
The retired London-based merchandise director of Saks Fifth Avenue tells Melinda Oliver about her career and passion for British fashion. -
Ozwald Boateng, London
9 March 2008
The luxury menswear designer’s new store has shaken up Savile Row by attempting to fuse fashion with art. -
Selected adds women’s offer
21 February 2008
Danish brand house Bestseller has launched a fashion-forward womenswear label, Selected Femme. -
Blog: Full steam ahead at Drapers
17 January 2008
There is something about being in the season that brings a heightened sense of urgency to the Drapers office. The term ‘flat out’ will not suffice – the word ‘manic’ is more appropriate. -
Blog: Celebrities vs. Models
8 January 2008
So actor Ashton Kutcher is the next face of Pepe Jeans, set to replace Sienna Miller. -
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 -
Ossie Clark label is set for revival
18 December 2007
Marc Worth, co-founder of online trend forecaster WGSN, is to relaunch iconic 1960s womenswear brand Ossie Clark. -
Blog: Do you buy for your market?
11 December 2007
Yesterday I met Suzy Radcliffe, founder and creative director of women’s boutique jeans brand Radcliffe. The jeans at Radcliffe are inspired by and named after different areas of London. -
Blog: Festive frenzy
1 December 2007
The Christmas lights may be shining beautifully on London’s Oxford Street but, like a beautifully wrapped gift that fails to live up to its promise, behind the doors of some key retailers the picture is not so pretty. -
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. -
Give fakers a reality check
20 November 2007
Counterfeiting gangs in China and eastern Europe are costing the global economy an estimated £380 billion each year. So what can brands and retailers do about it -
Blog: Faking it
17 November 2007
This week I've been researching the issue of counterfeiting and was shocked by the amount of money the UK economy loses each year to the problem. -
Trend-led looks top party orders
17 November 2007
With the Christmas and New Year party season just around the corner, womenswear retailers are squeezing in some last-minute eveningwear orders. -
Zegna moves to Milan showroom
10 November 2007
Premium menswear brand Ermenegildo Zegna has transferred all its sales operations to a new showroom in Milan, following the closure of its UK showroom on London’s Bond Street earlier this year. -
Blog: Shopping the Aussie way
3 November 2007
After moving to London from Melbourne in Australia, I am finding the high street shopping culture quite an eye-opener.
