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Shackleton appoints first creative director

Luxury British outerwear brand Shackleton has appointed former Moncler design director Sam Frenzel as its first-ever creative director. Frenzel, who has worked at Moncler, Valentino, Alexander Wang, and Chloe, will move to Shackleton with immediate effect, as the British brand continues to build its international profile. Commenting on the...

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Shackleton opens first pop-up in London

Luxury British outerwear brand Shackleton has opened the brand’s first pop-up store in London’s Mayfair. The 2,000 square foot Shackleton pop-up at 68 Duke Street in London will be open until March 2020 and will showcase the brand’s 2019/2020 range of pioneering apparel including jackets, knitwear, layers and accessories which appear under the ‘...

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Shackleton brings 100 year-old Antarctic trek to life via Twitter

It was over 100 years ago that explorer and entrepreneur Sir Ernest Shackleton made his now-legendary trek across the Antarctic - an epic tale of survival and endurance which is being brought to life by the Shackleton Company through one of the most used mediums today - social media. #Shackleton's epic escape from the Antarctic exactly 100 years...

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Tailor Kathryn Sargent returning to Savile Row

Renowned tailor and the first female head cutter in the history of Savile Row, Kathryn Sargent is returning to the prestigious street to open her own store. The news marks the first time a female tailor has opened a store on Savile Row, the street famous for bespoke British tailoring since the early 19th century. Sargent’s 854 square foot store...

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Pure aims to become London's biggest menswear & womenswear trade fair

Things were abuzz this season at fashion trade fair Pure London, as the UK's largest show introduced menswear, shook up its layout and launched over 300 new brands in its ongoing quest to bring 'newness' to its buyers and retailers. "This season we really set about re-editing the show," said Julie Driscoll, Portfolio Director for Pure London....

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Pure London unveils first menswear line-up for 2016

Pure London, the contemporary women’s wear trade show has revealed part of its upcoming men’s wear line up for its debut men’s section launching in February, 2016. Among the first brands to sign up for the dedicated section are established UK brands White Stuff, Blow Ties, and Peter Gribby. Approximately 30 brands, including international labels...