Anything that makes taking risks - arguably the only way to fight your way out - harder is a serious problem’Bread & Butter
Autumn 12 collections
Buyer’s notes
There were plenty of other pieces and mini-trends that caught the eye in Berlin – here are some of the best
Spring 12 collections
Autumn 11 collections
Bread & Butter: Best of the rest
A round-up of the other streetwear trends making their mark at Bread & Butter for autumn 11
Autumn 10 collections
Autumn 10 Seasons preview
Bread & Butter preview
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.
Spring 10 Collections
Autumn 09 Collections
Autumn 09 Labels to watch
Spring 09 Collections
Buyer’s notes
There were plenty of other pieces and mini-trends that caught the eye in Berlin – here are some of the best
Autumn 02
The confidence of the team behind the new concept was displayed in its marketing for the second edition.
Spring 03
After only two seasons, B&B had rocked the trade show establishment in Germany and beyond.
B&B News
Footfall up at Bread & Butter but trends are stale for some
Visitor numbers at Bread & Butter rose for its autumn 12 edition, as international and UK buyers sought out fresh brands despite some noting a lack of new trends.
Buying on Ice
Having hosted a pool party for its spring 12 show, the natural progression for Hilfiger Denim’s stand this season was, of course, an ice rink, complete with a bevy of onlooking penguins as the crowds glided around.
Berlin: the other shows
Berlin: the other shows
The German capital isn’t just about B&B – here’s a quick look at some of its alternative attractions.
Interview
Bread & Butter Interview: Karl-Heinz Müller
It took a retailer to make Bread & Butter a phenomenal and market-leading success. Eric Musgrave finds that Karl-Heinz Müller is as confident as ever as he prepares to blow out the candles on the event’s 10th anniversary cake.
Comment
Bread & Butter
Chinos ruled the roost at Bread & Butter Berlin in sorbet shades and pop brights, while pathwork effects moved the check on
Off the Record
Loafing around
It’s not all about buying and selling at Bread & Butter - it’s also very important to build business relationships. It’s not partying - it’s networking!
Young Fashion News
Christie disconnects to join Superdry
French Connection’s accessories sales manager Christina Christie is leaving her role for a post at young fashion brand Superdry.
Capital says ‘hi’ to cartoon pandas
Chinese young fashion brand Hi Panda, founded by artist Ji-ji and featuring three pandas, named Happy, Evil and Wounded, has opened its first UK store, in central London’s Kingly Court.
Utter Nutter chases footfall down road
Young fashion indie Utter Nutter plans to relocate this year to a better site in the same road in Romford, Essex, in a bid to increase footfall.
High cotton prices forces income drop for Levi's
Denim giant Levi Strauss & Co has announced a drop in net income for the full-year ended November 27, 2011, blaming high cotton prices.
SuperGroup revises profit forecast after January sales slowdown
SuperGroup has revised its full year profits guidance following a slowdown in sales in the last three weeks of January.
Exclusive: JD Sports Fashion snaps up Fly 53
Menswear young fashion brand Fly 53 has been snapped up by JD Sports Fashion, the latest label to be added to the retailer’s portfolio.
Missguided records sales of £14.7m for 2011
Young fashion etailer Missguided made total annual sales of £14.7m for 2011, the company announced today.
Boohoo.com's parent sees profits soar in 2011
Pinstripe Clothing, the parent company of young fashion website Boohoo.com, saw pre-tax profits jump 80% last year as its turnover also shot up by 85% to £24.5m in 2011.
Office festive like-for-likes soar by more than a quarter
Young fashion footwear retailer Office has posted soaring like-for-likes of 26% across the five weeks to December 3.
Buffalo David Bitton plots UK comeback
Canadian young fashion brand Buffalo David Bitton is returning to the UK for autumn 12 after a three-year hiatus.
Bestseller appoints UK sales reps to drive wholesale
Danish brand house Bestseller, which operates young fashion chains Jack & Jones and Vero Moda, has appointed three new sales reps for its brands.
Decathlon eyes up Best Buy stores
French sportswear retailer Decathlon is reportedly looking to take over several of the Best Buy stores as it plots to open 100 UK stores.
Firetrap adds kids’ range and capsule collection
Young fashion brand Firetrap’s pricing architecture will be expanded for autumn 12 with the launch of a more fashion-forward capsule range.
Boxfresh MD Daniel Morris steps down
Boxfresh managing director Daniel Morris has left the Pentland Group-owned brand.
