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London's Savile Row to be safeguarded by council

Westminster City Council has introduced a ‘special policy areas’ policy to protect some of the most historically and culturally significant parts of London including Savile Row. The new policy means that Savile Row, the home of bespoke tailoring, along with Mayfair, Harley Street, St James’ and Portland Place will be protected under new measures...

Retail

Hackney Walk adds five new luxury retailers

Footwear brand UGG, Savile Row, menswear label Gieves and Hawkes, and luxury cashmere brand Colombo are among some of the latest signings for Hackney Walk, the first luxury outlet district in London. They will be joined by menswear brand and concept store Present, who will stock Stone Island, CP Company and Woolrich, as well as accessories brand...

People

Gieves and Hawkes promotes Mark Frost to creative director

London - Menswear brand Gieves and Hawkes has announced that it has promoted Mark Frost, a member of its design team, to creative director, replacing Simon Spurr. Trinity Limited, which owns the brand, confirmed the promotion following the news that Spurr had departed the British tailor founded in 1771, after just five months in the role and...

People

Simon Spurr exits role at Gieves & Hawkes

London - Six months after Simon Spurr's appointment at Gieves & Hawkes as creative director comes news of his departure. The designer has exited his role at the British fashion label prior to revealing his first collection, which was slated for debut during London Collections: Men, spring/summer 2017. Spurr was first named creative director of...