German fashion and lifestyle company Tom Tailor announced it continued its growth of the past years and increased sales by 5.9 per cent. The group increased its sales from E 283.5 million in fiscal year 2008 to E 300.2 million in fiscal year 2009. Sales have experienced particularly strong growth in its core markets including…
Month: November 2019
Le Temps des Cerises, expands internationally
With new boutiques about to open at Lyon, Bordeaux and Béziers, the French brand has just recruited a network director to manage the commercial policy of its very own boutiques. But Le Temps des Cerises won’t be stopping there; the company is striving to develop on an international scale: “We are looking to concentrate our…
Fashion styles of ’40s and ’50s
Best known for its full-skirted dresses that were sought after by women everywhere and were even worn by Queen Elizabeth II, Horrockses Fashions was the manufacturer of one of the most respected ready-to-wear labels of the 1940s and 1950s. From 9th July – 24th October 2010 the Fashion and Textile Museum will showcase Horrockses Fashions…
Self Clothing launch online store
From humble beginnings on a few draughty rails at the back of Topman, Self Clothing has become one of the retail megalith’s most successful exports. Established by a pair of self-starters with an impressive fashion world pedigree (former employers include Belstaff, Ralph Lauren and Stella McCartney) the brand is known for its streamlined work wear…
Persol celebrates La Dolce Vita
From the 60s onwards, Persol has had an affiliation with films. This year Persol marks its fiftieth anniversary of Federico Fellini’s legendary film La Dolce Vita. To celebrate its bond with the film industry, Persol will be presenting two sunglass models, for men and women, which evoke the charm and appeal of Rome in the…
Galliano’s comeback collection dropped from Paris couture line-up
British designer John Galliano’s decision to show his comeback couture collection in London instead of Paris has resulted in him being dropped from Paris’s haute couture calendar for January. Galliano, 54, widely regarded as one of the most brilliant fashion minds of his generation, was sacked by Dior in March 2011 over an anti-Semitic tirade…
Burberry goes bohemian at glitzy London Fashion Week
For all the talented young designers making their names in London, the fashion industry turns to Burberry each season for glitz and glamour — and the luxury label did not disappoint with its show Monday. “I loved it. There’s so many things I wanted to wear,” US actress Maggie Gyllenhaal told creative director and chief…
Tuxedos, evening gowns ‘de rigueur’ at Cannes, but not stilettos
Cannes’ 12-day film festival may be known for its parties and play, but there’s no playing around with the dress code set half a century ago for guests climbing its celebrated red carpet. Tuxedos and evening gowns remain “de rigueur” but stilettos are not a must, festival organisers insisted amid a row over women in…
Are Fashion Boutiques the New Galleries?
World class architects, the finest materials and curated spaces. You would be apt to think we are talking about museums or art galleries, but no, this is the latest in luxury retail, where brands aim to entice shoppers with a unique experience not found anywhere else. Take the new Christopher Kane store on Mount Street,…
Towering monoliths in ballet at Paris Fashion Week
Normally the action at Paris fashion shows is provided by the models — but at Kenzo’s event Sunday, towering monoliths danced a technical ballet that literally overshadowed the collection on the catwalk. Seven giant two-storey-high blocks moved around on hidden wheels, apparently guided by computers, in a vast industrial hall in northwest Paris as the…