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Harry Styles surpasses Billie Eilish to top 2021 fashion icon list

Harry Styles has surpassed Billie Eilish to be crowned the top style icon worldwide in 2021, according to a new study. The British singer has been making waves in the fashion scene in recent years for his flamboyant and gender-fluid looks, like the Gucci jacket and dress combo he donned in a 2020 Vogue cover shoot. His outfits were the most...

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Fashion

'From Rwanda to Hollywood': Kigali style goes global

Kigali - Matthew Rugamba knew his Rwandan fashion label had arrived when Junior Nyong’o, the brother of Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o, attended the world premiere of “Black Panther” in a three-piece suit designed by him. Hours after the glitzy event in Los Angeles, the website for Rugamba’s brand House of Tayo exploded as enquiries flooded in from...

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Fashion

Report: Fast fashion to be worth over 200 billion dollars by 2030

Demand for fast fashion around the globe is reaching unprecedented heights. By 2030 the sector will surpass 200 billion dollars, driven by a significant boost over the next five years. The forecast comes from the report ‘Fast fashion global market opportunities and strategies to 2030: Covid-19 Growth and Change’ by Research and Markets in which...

25 Nov 2021

Business

Farfetch enters joint venture with Clipper Logistics

E-fulfilment and returns management provider Clipper Logistics has entered into a joint venture with luxury fashion e-tailer, Farfetch Limited, to build on the creation of a global e-commerce fulfilment solution for luxury brands. The partnership will allow Farfetch and its companies to utilise unique logistics offerings for its group’s...

25 Nov 2021

Retail

Asda to drop exclusive pre-loved Gucci pieces

As the House of Gucci film begins dropping in cinemas throughout the UK, supermarket retailer Asda has hopped on the Gucci frenzy with the launch of an exclusive preloved selection of pieces from the luxury design house. George at Asda has “hidden” 30 Gucci garments across their stores, challenging customers to seek out the vintage treasures in...

25 Nov 2021

Business

Studio Retail Group H1 profits widen, but warns of ‘challenging’ Q3 trading conditions

Studio Retail Group has reported an increase in sales and profitability in the first half of the year, but said it faces “challenging trading conditions” in the current quarter. In the 26 weeks to September 24, the group reported revenue of 239.6 million pounds, up 3.2 percent from the year before, and up 32 percent compared to two years ago...

25 Nov 2021

Culture |In Pictures

Design Museum to host Amy Winehouse retrospective exhibition

London’s Design Museum is opening an exhibition celebrating the creativity and legacy of British musician Amy Winehouse on November 26. ‘Amy: Beyond the Stage’ marks the 10-anniversary of the singer’s death and explores her creative process, from concept to stage, from her emergence as an artist, her musical influences, her key albums, as well...

25 Nov 2021

Business

Kering Eyewear launches sustainability blockchain platform

Luxury eyewear conglomerate Kering Eyewear has launched an inclusive data exchange platform, utilising blockchain technology to enable assessments and traceability across all manufacturing operations. V.I.R.T.U.S (a verified, integrated, reliable, trustworthy, unique and secure platform) falls in line with the company’s “commitment to...

25 Nov 2021

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Retail

Superdry to open boutique store in Cheltenham

Superdry has announced the opening of its first boutique store in Cheltenham. Set to open its doors on the Cheltenham Promenade on December 1, the store will showcase two of Superdry’s newest collections, Superdry Studios and Performance Sport. The Studios capsule uses materials with a reduced environmental footprint such as organic cotton,...

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Business

Design your own forever wardrobe with the first on demand, slow fashion app

What is Shopperbird? As fashion moves into an easily accessible, digital future, Shopperbird reveals to be the first FashTech (Fashion Technology) start-up that takes a step further than traditional e-commerce pages. Shopperbird’s concept, allowing customers to be the owners of their own style, is something we never heard or seen before in the...

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Retail

Kick Game to open store in Manchester’s Arndale

British sneaker and streetwear retailer Kick Game has opened a new store in Manchester as it continues its expansion following a capital injection earlier this year. The retailer will be using the store to launch its largest collection outside of its London flagship. The Manchester space will carry a selection of rare and exclusive sneakers,...

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Fashion

24S launches genderless capsule collection by Charlotte Chesnais

Online shopping site 24S has launched a genderless capsule collection, designed by Charlotte Chesnais. Chesnais, who is a jewellery designer, has created ten pieces made exclusively at French ateliers. The collection retains the designer’s “signature minimalist and sculptural lines with an intimate sense of contemporary style.” Included in the...

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