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Self-Portrait’s SP Collection acquires luxury brand Roland Mouret

SP Collection, a new holding company established by Self-Portrait founder Han Chong, has acquired luxury label Roland Mouret following its administration filing last month. The brand will join Self Portrait in the group set up by Chong, established to “discover, nurture and develop best in class creativity and design”. The acquisition of the...

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Roland Mouret files for administration

Roland Mouret, the London-based designer well known for dressing Meghan Markle, has gone into administration. As the market for high-end evening wear continues to take a hit with events and special occasions at a slower and smaller pace than usual, the brand’s business has been slower than usual. It has been reported that Roland Mouret’s...

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Video: Roland Mouret SS22 collection

In this video, fashion designer Roland Mouret has presented his SS22 collection at London Fashion Week (LFW). Watch the video below. Video: FF Channel via YouTube Photo credit: Roland Mouret, Facebook

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Grosvenor buys stake in British luxury label Roland Mouret

Grosvenor Britain & Ireland has snapped up a stake in luxury British label Roland Mouret, marking the landlord’s first equity investment in one of its occupiers. The investment has been made through Grosvenor’s Tenant Investment Fund which was established last year to help new and existing occupiers “with ideas and diversification strategies” to...

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Wealthy landlords could save struggling designers and tenants

Wealthy West End landlords could be a saviour to struggling designers and retail tenants who’s businesses are at risk in the wake of Covid-19. News that commercial landlord Grosvenor Estate, who’s portfolio owns a multitude of prime properties across the UK, including London’s Mayfair, Belgravia and Marylebone, could “selectively invest” in...

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Roland Mouret joins Amazon's Luxury Stores

Amazon's new Luxury Stores platform is continuing to attract notable names in fashion. The platform, which launched with Oscar de la Renta as one of its partners, has now added Roland Mouret to its list. Roland Mouret will open its shop on Luxury Stores today with a new CGI film called "No Show", featuring clothing but no models, and zero carbon...

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Roland Mouret expands footwear presence

Designer Roland Mouret is dipping his toes further into the footwear market. The designer, who is famous for being a favorite of actress and soon to be British royal family member Meghan Markle, has collaborated with L.A.-based shoe brand Newbark for a capsule collection. Newbark, founded by stylists Maryam and Marjan Malakpour, is known for...

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Roland Mouret returns to London for LFW AW17

French designer Roland Mouret returned to the city where he made his name Sunday to celebrate 20 years in fashion, admitting he wanted to test himself against London's younger creative set. Known for his draping skills and for the "Galaxy" dress, which made him a favourite of A-list stars, Mouret has shown in Paris for the past ten years but was...

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London Fashion Week AW17 - Day 3

Day three of London Fashion Week was another stellar day on the calendar, starting with Margaret Howell and ending with the Diesel party late at night. Below are some of the highlights of the day: Margaret Howell It's an early start for buyers and editors on Sunday, but the 9am slot firmly belongs to Margaret Howell, whose familiar ground of...

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Roland Mouret to return to London Fashion Week

Roland Mouret is to show at London Fashion Week in February to mark the 20th anniversary of the brand. French-born Mouret, who is based in London, has been showing in Paris for the past decade, however, the designer has confirmed that he will return to London Fashion Week to showcase his autumn/winter 2017 collection. His return to the London...

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Teatum Jones and Agi & Sam: The Winners of the International Woolmark Prize UK final

London-based labels Teatum Jones and Agi & Sam were announced as the winners of the debut 2015/2016 International Woolmark Prize regional finals for the British Isles during a event held at the One Horse Guards in London. It is the first time the Woolmark Prize held a separate regional final for the British Isles, as in the past UK designers...

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Paris Fashion Week: Day 3

Roland Mouret is not a label that will propose an exciting new movement in fashion. But not every designer needs to chart of path of distinctiveness, sometimes it's about knowing what works, who the customer is and what flatters a women's body. And that applies to Mouret. Best known for his dresses, this season's presentation may not have the...