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David Armstrong, photographer, dies age 60

Photographer David Armstrong has died at the age of 60 after losing a battle from liver cancer. Beloved for his sublime, sensual and softly-lit portraits of young men, Armstrong first rose to prominence as a cult photographer of 70s and 80s New York alongside Nan Goldin. The pair first met as teenagers and their work was shown together at PS1's...

Design

Crocs reports GAAP revenue rise of 4.8 percent in Q3

REPORT_ Crocs, reporting its financial results for the third quarter ended September30, 2014 said that company’s GAAP revenues increased 4.8 percent to 302.4 million dollars, in line with previously provided guidance of 300 million to 305 million dollars. On a constant currency basis, revenue increased 5.4 percent in the third quarter of 2014....

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Kohl’s provides FY14 earnings update

REPORT_ Kohl’s Corporation updating its FY 2014 earnings per share guidance said, it expects comparablesales to decrease 1.4 percent in the third quarter, since October sales have been softer than the balance of the quarter. Geographically, the company expects sales to be consistent across all regions. E-Commerce sales are expected to increase...

Fashion

Key Materials Trends from the Spring/Summer 2015 Catwalks

Fresh and progressive, discover the latest Spring/Summer 2015 runway trends pinpointed by the Trendstop Catwalk team. This week we're focusing on materials, showcasing two essential texture directions from the 40 analysed by our materials trend experts in the Trendstop Materials on the CatwalksFresh and progressive, discover the latest...

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Potential sale of Pepe Jeans and Hackett rumored to begin this week

This week could see the start of financial negotiations for the sale of Pepe Jeans Group,which controls labels Pepe Jeans and Hackett London, valued between 700 million euros and 800 million euros. According to French newspaper, Les Echos, the company's shareholders, which include investment firms Torreal, Artá Capital, L Capital, are set to...

Design

Source Expo 2014 - 5th & 6th November online

Now in its 6th year, the SOURCE Expo is the only fashion industry trade show dedicated to ethical, fair trade and eco sourcing. Everyyear, the SOURCE Expo brings together hundreds of fashion professionals from across the brand and retail sector, connecting them with ethical and sustainable suppliers. The event will showcase exemplary suppliers...

Design

Patrik Frisk exits VF Corp. for CEO role at Aldo Group

Patrik Frisk, former Coalition President for VF Corporation Outdoor Americas divisionis set to exit the company to become Chief Executive Officer of footwear retailer Aldo Group. Frisk is set to succeed Aldo's current CEO, Rejean Dionne, who will retire from the company next month. “After over 10 wonderful years at VF Corporation, I have decided...

Design

Kering to push sustainability with London College of Fashion

French luxury goods company Kering is to launch a sustainable partnershipwith the London College of Fashion. Writing in the Daily Telegraph, Kering CEO Henri-Francois Pinault said that the industry needs “successive generations to keep driving change”. The new partnership and curriculum being developed with LCF “will help shape the future of...

Fashion

Asda faces immense legal action from staff over pay inequality

Asda, the UK's second largest retailer, is currently facing legal action from thousands of female employees over pay inequality. Thousands of female shop floor staff claim that they are paid less than their male counterparts working in warehouses, despite their jobs being of equal value to Asda. Law firm Leigh Day, which is taking legal action...

Design

Illustrated People appoints creative director

East London-based fashion label Illustrated People has named Phoebe-Lettice Thompson as its new creative director, following hersuccessful collaborative collection Phoebe x IP, Illustrated People. The former Made in Chelsea star will be curating Illustrated People’s men’s and womenswear seasonal collections as of this month, drawing upon her...

Design

Paula Sutter named CEO of TSG Fashion

Former Diane von Furstenberg president, Paula Sutter, has found a new challenge after her departure from theNew-York based fashion label. Private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners has appointed Sutter Chief Executive Officer of TSG Fashion, a newly created role where Sutter has been tasked with building up its fashion portfolio. Sutter will be...

Design

Burberry to be honoured with Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award

Luxury British label Burberry is to be honoured with a Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award,which will see the brand immortalised on the fashion world’s answer to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Launched in 2003 by the city of Beverly Hills and the Rodeo Drive Committee, the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award has previously been won by fashion designers...