Fashion

Fashion’s Asian community disappointed but resolute against industry’s racism

Last week, Michel Gaubert, a well-known French DJ with a 30-year career producing runway sounds for luxury brands such as Chanel, Dior, and Valentino, posted a video on his Instagram of himself and seven other dinner guests wearing paper masks with slanted eyes, chanting the words “Wuhan girl, wahoo!” Reaction online was swift to the casual...

13 hours ago

Business

Pajama’s apparel industry’s value to triple by 2027

Since the pandemic started, sales of pajamas, loungewear and comfortable clothing fitting for stay-at-home and work-from-home new routines have exploded. Recent research estimates the pajama global industry will be worth three times more by 2027. Market research firm NPD Group has told ‘Business Insider’ that pricier pajamas – costing 50 dollars...

11 hours ago

Fashion

Consumers are looking for vibrancy in Fall 2021 styles

This year is going to see the most colorful fall yet. Stylists and trend forecasters are predicting that consumers are getting ready to emerge from the hardships of the past year with bright and playful fashions, just in time for Fall 2021. We’re seeing a lot of really cool trends in colors this fall, which isn’t so typical - we usually see more...

9 Apr 2021

Business

Blockchain start-up Retraced: “We aim to prove transparency pays off”

The ascent of German blockchain start-up Retraced has been rapid: Founded in October 2018, and just over a year later, the company won the German Sustainability Prize 2019. During the pandemic year 2020, Retraced was able to win over 40 fashion companies (including Armedangels, Boyish Jeans and ErlichTextil) and started 2021 with raisingone...

9 Apr 2021

Business

Asos looks to raise 500 million pounds for global expansion

Asos has announced plans to raise 500 million pounds to drive its global expansion a day after the British fashion giant reported surging profits for the first half of the year. The company said it is offering 500 million pounds of senior unsecured guaranteed convertible bonds due 2026 through its subsidiary Cornwall (Jersey) Limited. Asos said...

9 Apr 2021

Fashion

Nike is world's top valuable apparel brand

Nike is the world’s most valuable apparel brand for the seventh consecutive year, according to data from the Brand Finance Apparel 50 2021 report. In a trying year for retailers and brands, the total value of the world’s top 50 most valuable apparel companies declined by 8 percent. Footwear brands are the only category to see growth, up 9...

8 Apr 2021

Business

British Fashion Council to support students with fabric donations

The British Fashion Council has announced that it is launching the Student Fabric Initiative, a collective community action project that aims to support fashion students across the UK in the face of the pandemic, while reducing waste across the industry. The initiative aims to support students as they complete their BA fashion degrees, explained...

8 Apr 2021

Fashion

Karl Lagerfeld unveils debut collection with Amber Valletta

French fashion label Karl Lagerfeld has unveiled its debut sustainable accessories collaboration with supermodel, actress and activistAmber Vallettafor spring 2021, alongside an announcement that it will be expanding its collaboration for spring/summer 2022. The eco-friendly collection, on sale online from April 8, features accessories made from...

8 Apr 2021

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Retail

Stella McCartney celebrating reopening with a series of pop-ups

British fashion designer Stella McCartney is celebrating the reopening of its flagship store on Old Bond Street, London with a series of pop-ups highlighting local businesses. Over the coming weeks, Stella McCartney will be handing over space to what it calls its #StellaCommunity friends, with each week a different local business featuring...

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Retail

Free People to open a new store in London

American retailer Free People is opening a new location in London’s West End today, April 12. Location on Regent Street, the new Free People store spans 3,100 square foot. It features the brand’s apparel, activewear and accessories, as well as a dedicated ethereal white shop and an area for its ‘We The Free’ denim showcasing flares, wide-legs,...

32 minutes ago

Fashion

Puma taps She Moves Us ambassador Dua Lipa for sneaker drop

Sporting company Puma has released its latest sneaker with pop star Dua Lipa as the face of the campaign. The Mayze sneaker features a white and black colorway, stacked midsole with a split, and the brand’s signature chunky leather heel. The campaign was shot by fashion photographer Mario Sorrenti starring Dua Lipa, brand ambassador. “The Mayze...

9 Apr 2021

Business

Frasers Group warns of 200 million pound hit from Covid

Frasers Group has warned of a potential 200 million pound hit linked to Covid - twice the amount it estimated back in February. The group, which owns brands Sports Direct, Flannels, House of Fraser, and Jack Wills, said it believes further restrictions are “almost certain”, and said it is “continuing to assess the Covid-19 potential impact on...

9 Apr 2021