The days of impulse buying are over, according to a new shopping behaviour study. In a recent report by PricewaterhouseCoopers and Retail Forward, ‘The New Consumer Behavior Paradigm: Permanent or Fleeting?’ states consumer shop differently since they have been hit by the recession. Foremost, shoppers are selective and purposeful in their spending, as opposed to
Born out of a collaboration between adidas and Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto, Y-3 is launching a new luggage range from 15th January. The accessories capsule line also features a selection of leather and nylon travel wallets, functional nylon canvas pouches as well as a range of tote bags for women. The Mobility Line offers a
Belgian fashion designer bruno Pieters is hosting a charity sample sale. Until February 2010 an online archive and sample sale is organized in association with the RA store in Antwerp. 45 Exclusive pieces from Pieters’ past catwalk shows are available at the RA boutique and on their online shop. All the proceeds will go the
Maison Martin Margiela has stealthily changed its name, a slight detail that seems to have been overlooked by many during John Galliano haute couture comeback show in London on Monday. The Parisian-based fashion house has dropped Martin, the first name of its eponymous founder, from its name and is now simply known as Maison Margiela.
Feathered hats and breeches, bejewelled pretzels, embroideries and braiding were just some of the craftwork seen at Chanel’s AW15 pre collection presented in Salzburg this week, which was part of the luxury house’s Métiers d’Art show celebrating its artisans. In a salon lit with candelabras, models wore capelets, frogged jackets, side-striped trousers, as well as
The fashion segment is one of the many retail segments in the EU which has been under pressure for several years and last year was no exception to the trend. 2014 was a difficult year for the European fashion market, with countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Austria all reporting 1 to
Jonathan Saunders and Richard Nicoll, two well-known names which regularly graced London Collections: Men calender, are absent this season. Both designers have chosen not to stage an on-schedule catwalk show or presentation at the men’s fashion week, which officially begins today, and runs until Monday, January 12. Saunders does plan on showing his collection, but
The first time I drove to downtown Los Angeles the contrast of fascinating architecture, dishevelled facades, and homeless pushing trolley carts was a weird experience. It is far from the polished and glamour of neighbourhoods like Malibu or Los Feliz, where I lived, but past the corporate high-rises lies a thriving fashion district. Here you’ll
London – Image-sharing website Pinterest has announced that it will introduce ‘buyable pins’ in the next few weeks, allowing retailers to sell products through the site. The move to add a commercial link follows calls from its 70 million active community who have been asking the service to make it easier for them to buy
With Father’s day just around the corner, many fashion retailers across the country have launched targeted campaigns featuring their ideal gifts for your dad. However, online fashion e-tailer Mr Porter took the opportunity to partner with a new charity initiative, Father & Son Day, to help raise awareness and support for men’s health problems. We’ve