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Sibling confirms voluntary liquidation

London - Sibling, the London-based fashion label, has confirmed it is set to wind down its business after entering voluntary liquidation. The confirmation comes a week after reports concerning the knitwear and daywear had entered liquidation first emerged. "Sibling is now on hiatus and liquidators have been appointed voluntarily to assist in...

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J.W Anderson shows app-inspired designs at LFWM

London - An inescapable feature of modern life, the instantly recognisable motifs of mobile phone applications inspired British designer Jonathan Anderson's London Fashion Week show Sunday, with his brash embroidered creations lighting up the catwalk. Anderson, whose daring collections have earned him a reputation as one of the rising stars of...

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Britain votes to exit EU, signalling a volatile period for the industry

London - The UK had voted to exit the European Union in the landmark EU Referendum which occurred on Thursday. Prime Minister David Cameron, who was in favour of the UK remaining in the EU, is set to step down from office following the results of the referendum which saw the Leave campaign secure 52 percent of the vote. David Cameron to step...

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London Collections Men - Day 3

London - Day 3 of London Collections: Men began with the British Fashion Council revealing next season would see a name change for the growing men's fashion week. With some of the world's leading menswear brands deciding to show in London, the four day show week is proving to be one of the most important on the industry calendar. Leading the...

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BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund unveils shortlist for 2016

Designers Christopher Raeburn, Craig Green, Sibling, Lou Dalton and Astrid Andersen have been selected by the British Fashion Council (BFC) to compete for the annual BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund 2016. It is the second time that Sibling, Lou Dalton and Astrid Andersen have been shortlisted for the fund, and the third time for Christopher...

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Seconds out, and legs out, as Sibling enters the ring at LC:M

Proving that manliness can come wrapped in a skirt, design duo Sibling on Saturday stamped their style on London Fashion Week with a bold collection inspired by boxing and 1980s pop culture. Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust" opened the show, held in the basement of the neo-Gothic Victoria House in the heart of the British capital, a fitting...

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River Island x Sibling

London Fashion Week favourites Sibling have been confirmed as the newest designer label to collaborate with high street retailer River Island as part of its Design Forum initiative. Sibling, co-designed by Cozette McCreery and Sid Bryan since their design partner and friend, Joe Bates, sadly passed away earlier this year, join a growing list of...

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Sibling co-founder Joe Bates dies

Joe Bates, the joint creative director of playful London Fashion Week brand Sibling, has died. The designer, who helmed the knitwear label alongside Cozette McCreery and Sid Bryan, passed away earlier this month after a long battle with cancer. The news was reported by Love magazine via Instagram, who left a touching tribute next to a photograph...

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London Collections: Men AW15 Day 2

A pink neckerchief that was worn in the first look of Lou Dalton's autumn/winter 15 collection brought a 60s vibe, compounded by the cropped and tailored trousers and coat with an exaggerated lining. This was a recurring theme, with jackets featuring pocket lining which peeked out from under checked wool and layered outerwear. Detachable arms...

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Sibling x Robert Clergerie

London Fashion Week brand Sibling announced it is collaborating with French shoe designer Robert Clergerie. The capsule collection was unveiled at Sibling's SS15 catwalk presentation on Tuesday and features an adaptation of the Robert Clergerie Delbie boot, which will be available in canvas with leather accents in black and pebble. Robert...

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Topman x Sibling

Sibling, the eclectic British knitwear brand, has teamed up with Topman for a colourful collection of holiday knitwear. The range, consisting of ten styles, features their iconic sweaters, scarves and beanie hats. Bold graphics, such as the word 'Merry' or antler-adorned skulls give a contemporary take on the traditional Fair Isle. Prices range...

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Rahul Mishra completes Woolmark Prize line-up

The International Woolmark Prize has completed the line-up for its 2013-14 edition of its annual competition, with Rahul Mishra announced as the winner of the India and Middle East regional final. Announced in Delhi, Mishra was selected by an international panel of experts, which included designer Manish Arora, Business of Fashion’s Imran Amed,...