IS DAVID BECKHAM LAUNCHING HIS OWN MENSWEAR LABEL?
We don’t know. But we hope so. With news of David Beckham’s retirement rocking the nation, nay, the world, speculation has been rife with suggestions as to what this could possibly mean for brand...
View ArticleRIHANNA’S TOPSHOP CASE
Rihanna’s is reportedly suing Topshop for selling T-shirts that bear pictures of her face allegedly without her consent. According to The New York Post, the star’s management team have been negotiating...
View ArticleTHE WORLD’S SHOPPING HOT SPOTS
London has been named as one of the world’s retail powerhouses in a new study. The city joins New York, Paris and Hong Kong in a list of the top shopping areas – notable for having the largest number...
View ArticleDINE AT THE WORLD’S FIRST ARMANI CAFÉ
Giorgio Armani opens a pop-up restaurant in Cannes tomorrow. The Armani/Caffé concept – the first in the world of its kind – has a prime location on the Croisette, and will stock a variety of...
View ArticleANOTHER LOW BLOW FOR M&S
Marks & Spencer’s annual profits fell in 2012, prompted by a decrease in its clothing category. Overall pre-tax profits dipped to £564.3m, down from £658m in 2011, as general merchandise – which...
View ArticleRIHANNA HIRES FROM THE VICTORIA’S SECRET FOLD
Erin Wasson is joining Rihanna’s Styled To Rock television series. The former Victoria’s Secret model and designer has been hired, alongside musician Pharrell Williams, as a mentor to the aspiring...
View ArticleHARRODS OWNER TO BUY VERSACE?
Qatar Holding, the company that owns Harrods, is said to be “looking carefully” at investing in Versace. A spokesperson for the Italian label declined to comment on the speculation weeks ago. Italian...
View ArticleNO MILAN SHOW FOR MIU MIU
Don’t expect Miu Miu to return to the Milan Fashion Week schedule any time soon. The Italian brand has been a regular fixture at Paris Fashion Week since 2006 – and Miuccia Prada intends for it to stay...
View ArticleDUNHILL’S NEW BOSS
Alfred Dunhill has appointed Fabrizio Cardinali as its new CEO. The businessman was formerly CEO at Lancel until his departure from the brand in October last year. The Italian entrepreneur succeeds...
View ArticlePACO RABANNE DESIGNER EXITS
Paco Rabanne’s womenswear designer, Lydia Maurer, has left the brand. The 30-year-old held the position of artistic director at the Paris-based house for the past year. Maurer was promoted from her...
View ArticleWHY HERMÈS PRODUCTS ARE WORTH THE WAIT
Hermés silk scarves can take up to two years to painstakingly create, as the label’s craftsmen and women print up to 40 different frames to produce just one scarf – a process not dissimilar to the...
View ArticleThe English Gentleman at Lords
London’s best tailors will be presenting the modern face of British elegance to an international audience made up of buyers and journalists. This event will be a reminder that London is the world...
View ArticleTRIKKI- Fashion Find
London -Bespoke brand Trikki opened its first retail store in London to a raptorous response, thanks to its contemporary yet wearable pieces. Since its’ launch 3 years ago, the brains- and siblings,...
View ArticlePierre Balmain opens its first boutique in Milan
Pierre Balmain, the energetic, urban second line from Blamain Paris, is set to open its first shop in Milan on June 22nd in the Gallarati Palace. Keeping with Pierre’s design heritage the store...
View ArticleHardy Amies Launch: AW13 ‘The ABC of Men’s Fashion Campaign’
Hardy Amies launches The ABC of Men’s Fashion campaign for AW13 on www.hardyamies.com Hardy Amies wrote the original ABC of Men’s Fashion in 1964 as a directory of style and dressing for the modern...
View ArticleC.P. Company presented their SS/14 collection at London Collections
C.P. Company presented their SS/14 collection at London Collections:MEN, the second season the brand has shown in London. The presentation took place at the Mercer Street Studios located in the heart...
View ArticleSpencer Hart’s SS14 London Collections
An exquisite show! The showcase of familiar look which is often seen across the Far East side of the world with a twist of sartorial elegance, it is currently the focal talking point in our office....
View ArticleJAE WAN PARK – LONDON COLLECTIONS MEN SS14
The Hospital Club in London once again gathered menswear designers under one roof providing the best opportunity to meet and greet veterans and emerging designers. With every stand you are surprised...
View ArticleHas Kidult Made His Marc?
Yet, another graffiti attack, this time covering his Paris store. French graffiti artist Kidult is at it again tagging the shop windows with “$686″ in neon green paint. Last May Jacob’s New York Soho...
View ArticleKate Moss In New Versace Ad Campaign
Supermodel Kate Moss in a new Versace ad campaign wearing nothing but strategically placed purses and fur. It was shot last year in London but well worth the wait. Less is more was definitely the...
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