Shearling jackets will be the outerwear trend of the season"The Drapers Interview
Sara Bradley
The newly appointed clothing boss at Sainsbury’s Tu is unfazed by the high targets set for her at the supermarket brand and believes it can beat Next and Marks & Spencer on quality
Joseph Wan
Having turned around department store Harvey Nichols once before, a seismic shift in the luxury landscape means its chief executive is looking to repeat the trick.
James Bidwell
With Anthropologie’s much-anticipated launch into Europe just around the corner, its managing director for Europe explains why he is convinced it will live up to expectations.
David Reiss and Andy Rogers
Reiss launches its first sub-brand this week, aimed at a younger, edgier customer. Founder David Reiss (pictured left) and brand director Andy Rogers share their vision for the premium chain’s global future
Jeremy Hackett
From football fans to Prince William, the founder of classic menswear brand Hackett has set the style agenda for a diverse mix of customers and is now an international phenomenon
Derrick Campbell
Extending Lyle & Scott’s reach beyond that of retired bankers on the golf course sparked a menswear phenomenon, but the managing director behind the idea is teeing up to drive the brand even further
David Bensadoun
Despite being a leader in the North American footwear market, Aldo has had its work cut out breaking into the UK. Aldo Global’s group vice president explains how the business ticks.
Stephen Rubin
The slogan ‘people count’ was first used by Pentland Group’s chairman when he stood for parliament aged 21, but it is a phrase he’s stayed true to while building his footwear and sportswear empire
Gemma Metheringham
Karen Millen’s creative director still gets a buzz from seeing women wearing her designs on the UK’s streets, and thanks to the retailer’s global expansion she could soon be spotting her work around the world too
Harold Tillman
After completing the first London Fashion Week of his three-year stint as chairman of the British Fashion Council, the Jaeger and Allders boss is determined to give more young designers the chance to shine on the capital’s catwalks of London Fashion Week and looks forward to what his new role has to offer.
Natalie Massenet
Convincing luxury labels to sell online was the hard part for Net-a-Porter’s founder, whose groundbreaking business has gone on to change the way women shop.
Kim Winser
Despite not having a lunch break in two years, Aquascutum’s chief executive has summonedup the energy to rouse a sleeping giant and rally to the cause of women in retail.
Anne Pitcher
The first lady of the UK’s department stores has worked at all of London’s top retailers and is now buying and merchandise director at Selfridges.
Tim Bettley
Peacocks’ managing director Tim Bettley has led a transformation of the value chain from a ‘big knickers shop’ to a genuine trend-led competitor.
Alan White
Anyone looking at N Brown’s figures would think there was no such thing as an economic slowdown. And chief executive Alan White sees no reason why business will not continue to boom at the niche home shopping group.
Hazel Curry
Air passengers want more than ever from an airport retail offer. Hazel Curry is tasked with planning the fashion mix at BAA’s new Terminal 5 at Heathrow
Bernadette Lusher
Its clothing might grab the headlines, but Marks & Spencer’s footwear offer, led by women’s footwear head of buying Bernadette Lusher, has played a key role in the retailer’s revival.
Simon Berwin
A long-established suit supply business and concessions in House of Fraser have cemented Berwin & Berwin’s success in the UK.
Martin Schneider
After 23 years at Leeds indie Accent Clothing, Martin Schneider’s latest challenge has been to launch Manchester’s first G-Star franchise.
Daniel Rubin
After scooping two Drapers Footwear Awards last month, including Multiple of the Year, Dune chief executive Daniel Rubin aims to cement the retailer’s success with a new shopfit and overseas growth
Tom Singh
The modest New Look entrepreneur is the pioneer of fast fashion on the high street. As he picks up the Drapers 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award, he reflects on his 40-year career.
Peter Davies and Liz Houghton
Mint Velvet, born out of the ashes of Principles, is the latest brand to target the over-30s womenswear market. Its brand director and non-executive chairman explain what sets it apart from the pack.
Matthew Williamson
In a coup for the British fashion industry, the high-profile designer is returning to London Fashion Week, unveiling a more tailored collection and even contemplating a permanent move back to the capital.
Jens Eilhardt
German brand Basler consistently keeps the mainstream womenswear tills ringing. Its managing director for product and design hopes its new contemporary MYBC sub-brand can do the same
Brian Duffy
You’ve seen (and possibly bought) the Polo Ralph Lauren polo shirt. Now the brand’s European president wants the market to get acquainted with the relaunched Polo Jeans brand
Cafer Mahiroglu
It’s been just 15 months since the owner of Select rescued the young fashion chain from administration, but through clever repositioning it is already turning a profit
Zandra Rhodes
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
Fiona Lambert
George at Asda’s brand director was set the target of making the supermarket brand the UK’s number one in clothing volume market share by 2011 - and she is confident of hitting the bullseye
Dave Moreton
After 120 years in business, Lee Jeans’ trend credentials are at an all-time high. Its UK and RoI commercial director now wants retail partners to help spread the word
Tommy Hilfiger
The man who has claimed Americana for his own tells Drapers how he has retained his popularity with fans of fashion all over the globe and how he intends to reclaim the exclusive appeal of his own-named brand.
Anne Horton
Family-owned department stores in the UK’s regions are disappearing fast as they are swallowed up by larger private groups such as Fenwick or they cash in on freeholds by selling to developers.
Nigel Blow
After 14 years working for Mohamed Al Fayed at Harrods, Nigel Blow was headhunted by Irish department store business Brown Thomas to lead it through its next stage of development.
Gary Lee
The UK managing director of sports eyewear brand Oakley explains why he can look beyond sunglasses to see a bright future in clothing under its new owner Luxottica.
Jo Bohling
Branded young fashion chain USC is rolling out a radical strategy in a bid to return to profitability, and marketing boss Jo Bohling is its man on the ground.
Robert Duffy
Marc Jacobs’ new London shop is tucked away in Mayfair. Brand president Robert Duffy explains why offbeat works.
Tom Joule
Seven years after setting up countrywear label Joules, founder Tom Joule now aims to widen the brand’s lifestyle appeal to help it square up to its retail rivals
Krishan Hundal
As M&S’s head of general merchandise technology, Hundal leads the team that brought us anti-MRSA pyjamas and the non-iron shirt. He is also responsible for delivering the retailer’s Plan A eco strategy.
Guy Critchlow
On the ropes in the UK just a year and a half ago, Kooka?s now back in fighting shape and talking of expansion under its managing director.
Peter Ruis
John Lewis is not renowned as a destination store for clothing, but fashion buying chief Peter Ruis is determined to put it on the map
Drew Walker
After a tough few years, classic UK knitwear brand John Smedley has bounced back with ambitious sales targets and plans to grow the brand overseas.
