Busy, buzzing and mad about knits
Dear diary. Went to Pure London x JATC this week. And what did I find? Think knitwear (everywhere). A print explosion. Lots of attention to detail. Plenty of quirks. A …
NExT
Texworld Evolution changes its name and launches its sustainable signage range
Messe Frankfurt’s Texworld Evolution event, held in Paris and New York, is to become Texworld Apparel Sourcing. The name change reflects the growing importance of Apparel Sourcing’s range of finished …
Does the red carpet really affect the bottom line for brands?
Billie Eilish has made a name for herself with her moody yet forceful music, almost as much for her unique, androgynous, street-centric dressing style. Recently at the Golden Globes, the …
Seasalt rise continues ahead of “milestone year” as Christmas proves strong
Seasalt — the UK fashion brand that’s all about its Cornish heritage — continues to outperform the sector, setting a “new record for the Christmas period” as revenue rose as …
Next stop Meadowhall? Frasers Group reportedly eyeing mall buy
We know that Frasers Group has ambitions to build an even bigger retail empire than it already has. And that it has expanded into shopping centre ownership. But if reports …
A counterblast to AI at Brioni, Corneliani and Philippe Model
Milano Moda Uomo announced a counterblast to AI this season, as houses like Brioni and Corneliani presented their collections with mock-ups of ateliers and artisans sewing and cutting fabrics, while …
Nike most searched online brand, Ann Summers visibility growing fastest
Nike was the UK’s most prominent e-commerce brand in 2023 with ASOS also featuring in a list of the top five most searched online brands, according to the latest annual …
Guess unveils Airwash, and mounts The Next 40 Years of Denim
Guess Jeans returned to Pitti this season with the launch of its new Airwash concept and the unveiling of a giant immersive display The Next 40 Years of Denim. Nicolai …
Versace names Caroline Deroche Pasquier VP of Global Communications
The house of Versace has named Caroline Deroche Pasquier to be its new head of VP of Global Communications, as part of a latest overhaul at the Milanese house. Caroline …
JD Sports shares plunge but analyst points to strong growth potential
Fallen star JD sports saw as much as £1.8 billion being wiped off its market value this week as shareholders rushed to sell their shares on the back of the …