Month: November 2019

Leading politicians from major parties have signed a pledge to avoid hateful language during the general election campaign, as a growing number of MPs cite relentless abuse as their reason for stepping down from parliament. The group Compassion in Politics has launched #StopTheNastiness, which aims to encourage candidates to “campaign with respect, call out hate,…

From 2009 Premier KIDS will take place 1-3 February alongside Spring Fair. Due to the decision of shared data-line, it will be easier for buyers to profit from the offer by the two influential UK shows during the trading period. Premier KIDS, the only UK trade show dedicated to 0-16 year olds kids  fashion and…

If you thought it’s all about womenswear during London Fashion Week, think again. MAN is an on-schedule menswear show at London Fashion Week presenting new talent selected by industry experts and Topman Design showcases their premium Autumn Winter 2008 collection. It’s MAN’s 6th show at London Fashion Week, putting together a panel of industry insiders,…

Debenhams has held secret talks about mounting a takeover of the menswear chain Moss Bros, it emerged last weekend. The revelation will boost hopes that Moss Bros will be able to attract a bid to top an outline offer already tabled by Icelandic retail group Baugur. Talks with Debenhams have been informal, and have now…

The American label Eastpak recently opened up a shop in London. The doors of a 170 square meter building opened up in Carnaby Street, in the trendy Soho district, where, for the first time in Eastpak’s history, all of Eastpak’s ranges will be sold, including the brand’s clothing line. Eastpak is slowly but surely expanding…

Shopping for a living sounds like a dream coming true, with the launch of The Fashion Academy the initiators want to offer a new level of professionalism and expertise to wannabe stylists. Brainchild of image consultant Shirley Lane and celeb stylist Chantelle Znideric, The Fashion Academy provides styling courses to stylists, PR professionals, boutique owners,…

UK packaging company Nilorn has appointed Steve Ablett as its new Managing Director. The branding and design specialist selected Ablett to handle the UK division of the worldwide Nilorn Group. Previously Ablett was Founding Director of STR Greshem, now the SML Group. He has over 20 years experience in the label and ticketing industry with…

Independent streetwear brand Addict announced the opening of their new stand-alone store located on Dukes Lane in the centre of Brighton. The opening follows the successful launch of the London flagship store last October. The unit will comprise a ground floor area of approximately 620 sq ft. With the existing flagship store in London’s Covent…

Fashion and accessories brand Ghost has warned it could go into administration as the collapse of the Icelandic banking system continues to reverberate through the retail sector. An estimated 22 UK retailers, including Baugur-backed House of Fraser and Hamleys, are caught in a Gordian knot created by the Icelandic government’s decision to nationalise its three…

The 19 year old daughter of Yasmin and Simon Le Bon, Amber guest edited the moschino.com virtual boutique. Launched this February, Amber has chosen her favourite looks from the Moschino CheapAndChic collection for a shoot which will be online to coincide with the virtual boutique opening. The aspiring model released an exclusive interview revealing her…