She may have horrified luxury houses like Burberry with her alleged cocaine habit, but Kate Moss has once again inspired others in the fashion world. Commercially-minded retailers know that La Moss still sells. Spreadshirt is selling tote bags (£14.20) and T-shirts (from £14.90) sporting the slogans Fashion Victim, Dreaming of a White Xmas and Free
Leading US jeweller Tiffany & Co reported a 6 percent sales rise to $858.5 million for the fourth quarter, exceeding analysts’ expectations. However, net earnings plummeted 35.3 percent to $140.3 million (£80.8 million) from $217 million in the same period last year; in 2004 the company profited from a one-time $194 million gain from the
Swedish fashion chain H&M is to expand its men’s range for this spring. In addition to its tailored suits, shirts and ties, the new spring collection will include knitwear, piqué, outerwear and blazers and non-matching trouser. “Most men now combine their office wardrobe with leisure garments. Jeans and T-shirts are important too, therefore, as a
The Bread & Butter tradeshow in Barcelona is adding childrenswear for next season. The show, which takes place from 5-7 July will feature children casualwear after a successful introduction at the Berlin show earlier this year. VeryKIDS will focus on trend-led childrenswear and will further include accessories, equipment and maternitywear. Brands already booked for Barcelona
Fashion has never been much of an issue at the Hay-on-Wye annual literary festival. Given the choice, it was highbrow over high heels, book worms over chic lit. Visitors don their wellies and comfy sweaters to mingle with an intellectual bunch, ranging from Al Gore to Zadie Smith. No Gucci or Prada required. That was
The Vietnamese export turnover of jumpers has soared during the first four months of this year. The Vietnamese Ministry of Trade has reported that earnings have risen 44.7 percent on sales of $10.33 million, in turn an increase of 20 percent. The EU is currently the leading importer of these goods, accounting for 49 percent
Leading crystal manufacturer Swarovski has inked a licensing agreement with fashion house Hugo Boss for the creation of a jewellery line. Swarovski’s wholly owned subsidiary Amazar Holding was awarded a six-year licensing agreement with the German fashion house. It will produce and globally distribute a jewellery line for men and women, which will hit Hugo
John Lewis Partnership is embarking on a highly aggressive expansion strategy which will see the employee-owned business create 35,000 new jobs and double its turnover to £12bn. The plan is a major threat to rival department stores Debenhams and House of Fraser, which have enjoyed mixed fortunes recently. It will also pose serious questions to
Launched at a star-studded celebration event at MAYA during London Fashion Week, new publication ‘Man About Town’ will be available internationally from September 21. The men’s fashion magazine Man About Town is targeted at ‘high-end business-engaged and culturally-orientated male urbanities’. It will be a biannual publication, giving a guide to the seasonal men must haves
On September 13th, Playboy Enterprises Inc. is opening its first European Playboy Concept Boutique on 153 Oxford Street in London. The launch is part of the brands global retail strategy to expand with three stores every year in the upcoming years. The operation is overlooked by Global Designer Brands. To the international entertainment company it