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The British fashion industry failed an inclusivity test

There is cause for alarm in the British fashion industry where inclusivity and greater representation continues to be lacking, impacting a loss of potential revenue. The report ‘Representation and inclusion in the fashion industry’, published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Textiles and Fashion, found 68 percent of people have...

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Evening Standard presents London Rising: The future of the high street

This London Fashion week, we will explore London Rising for fashion and retail, championing the people, ideas and emerging trends. Hosted by Evening Standard Fashion Editor Chloe Street, our panel of experts discuss the Future of the high street, from rental revolution to boutique rebirth. You will hear from Jane Sheperdson CBE from MyWardrobe...

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BFC calls for more government support to save 240,000 jobs

The British Fashion Council (BFC) is calling on the government to support the fashion industry as new figures reveal that 240,000 jobs are at risk as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. New data from Oxford Economics suggests that the Covid-19 recession could hit the British fashion industry twice as hard compared to the UK overall,...

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Export success: British fashion soars abroad

British fashion is in demand. A record number of shoppers flocked to the fashion Mecca that is London last year to see and buy world class retail at its best. But British fashion is soaring abroad too. Export of fashion goods in 2016 rose 8 percent from 2015 to 10.7 billion pounds. And nowhere is British fashion more in demand than in the USA,...

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David Bowie: The death of a fashion icon

London - Legendary artist David Bowie has passed away at the age of 69, two days following the release of his latest album Blackstar, after losing his 18 month battle to cancer. With a career spanning more than 6 decades, he has long cemented his position as one the most innovative and visionary musician the music industry has ever seen. His...

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British Fashion Contrasting Fortunes

Contrasting fortunes in the high street were highlighted yesterday as clothing retailer Austin Reed informed the market with a profit warning, while fashion house Burberry said first-quarter trading had seen good sales. The different performances also had management implications, with Burberry saying chief executive Rose Marie Bravo had extended...