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British designer Ifeanyi Okwuadi wins top prize at Hyères Fashion Festival

British menswear designer Ifeanyi Okwuadi has won the Grand Prix of the Jury Première Vision (Fashion) at the 36th edition of the Hyères International Festival of Fashion and Photography. Okwuadi, a graduate from Ravensbourne University, won over the Hyères jury headed up Lacoste creative director, Louise Trotter for his collection titled ‘Take...

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Business

THG chief to give up 'golden share' following stock price drop

The Hut Group (THG) founder and chief executive Matthew Moulding is giving up his ‘golden share’ in the company in a bid to regain the confidence of investors after the online giant’s share price plunged in recent weeks. The group confirmed on Monday that Moulding is to cancel his special share rights, which gives him greater voting powers over...

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Retail

Stephen Webster wins first Grosvenor Sustainability Award

Contemporary fine jewellery designer Stephen Webster has been named the winner of Grosvenor Britain and Ireland’s first Sustainability Award. The award was established to celebrate and reward environmental and social leadership across Grosvenor Britain and Ireland’s Mayfair and Belgravia portfolio to reflect what it calls the “increasing...

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Reiss to launch childrenswear

Premium retailer Reiss will launch its debut childrenswear collection on October 20. The debut Reiss Children collection will be available for girls and boys aged four to nine for autumn/winter 2021. The size range will then be expanded up to age 12 for spring/summer 2022. The launch will feature 140 styles across both genders, designed by Reiss...

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Business

Chloé achieves B Corporation certification

Luxury fashion house Chloé has become B Corporation certified, reinforcing its commitment to social and environmental practices following a number of initiatives dedicated to these fields. Chloé’s classified ‘Benefit Corporation’ status reflects that of its recent restructuring to a purpose-driven model, launched in June 2020. The reformation...

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Business

End Clothing lines up former Gucci CEO as new chair

US private equity giant Carlyle is reportedly lining up former Gucci chief executive Patrizio di Marco to become chair of British luxury, streetwear and sportswear retailer End Clothing. Di Marco, who spent six years at the helm of Gucci before exiting in 2015, will join End in the coming months, Sky News reports. Since leaving the Italian...

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Fashion

These Nike Air Jordans are set to be the most expensive auctioned sneakers of all time

Sotheby’s has opened bidding on what will be the most expensive sneaker ever sold at auction: a pair of Nike Air Ships worn by Michael Jordan. Current bidding is at 1.1 million dollars, with estimates of a sale to reach 1.5 million dollars. The British auction house says the sneakers are accompanied by a Letter of Provenance from its owner, Mr....

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Business

Entireworld, the DTC brand founded by Scott Sternberg, shutters

Entireworld, the direct to consumer fashion brand founded by Band of Outsiders creator Scott Sternberg, is closing. The company announced the news in an Instagram statement, saying a lack of capital investment, a fundraiser that fell through and tough competition were to blame, with all items on its website on sale to liquidate and generate cash...

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Eileen Fisher to step down as CEO of her company

Eileen Fisher is stepping back from her eponymous company. The 71-year-old designer is stepping down from her CEO position and is looking to hire a new CEO so she can focus solely on fashion design. Fisher attempted this once before, and decided to take control of her company again, but this time she’s determined to find a CEO who is a good fit....

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Business

New Look to open flagship store at Liverpool One

New Look is opening a flagship store in Liverpool. Relocating from its temporary location on Upper South John Street to 19 South John Street, the brand is staying in the Liverpool One shopping centre. The 20,000 square foot retail space is a renewal of the commitment that the brand has to Liverpool One, having first opened a store at the...

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Fashion

Foot Locker to release apparel line, Lckr

Footwear retailer Foot Locker has announced it will be releasing its own apparel line, Lckr by Foot Locker, merging its sneaker and sports culture into a casual wear collection. In its debut release, Lckr will feature fleece sets, pullover hoodies and tapered sweatpants in season-complementary colourways and neutral tones. Cargo pants, zipped...

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People

Zadig and Voltaire names chief executive of China

Contemporary luxury brand Zadig and Voltaire have appointed Jean Lahirle as chief executive of Greater China, with immediate effect. Lahirle has more than 25 years of experience in Asia advising luxury brands including Chanel, Céline and most recently Delvaux. He helped them to build their images in Asia as well as develop their retail...

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