Phoebe Philo unveils first drop of Second Edit
Phoebe Philo’s own-label collection was a long time coming and after the First Edit appeared at the end of October 2023, now the Second Edit’s first drop has been revealed. …
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Is Zara the new face of luxury? If the $699 camel coat fits
By Bloomberg Published Mar 1, 2024 For years, Inditex SA’s Zara trailed the luxury brands. Top names in fashion would send new styles down the runway, which the retailer would …
BFC releases ‘City Wide Celebration’ schedule for London Fashion Week
With London Fashion Week celebrating its 40th birthday this year, the British Fashion Council is going all-out to make next month’s event “ignite the imagination, honouring the breadth of creative …
BrandAlley buys control of The Edit LDN
Acquisition activity is continuing in the UK fashion sector with off-price specialist BrandAlley acquiring a majority stake in sneaker reseller The Edit LDN, the new owner saying the buy will …
Sotheby’s and CFDA’s Thom Browne toast new auction and exhibit
While fashion folks revel in collecting clothing, Thom Browne demonstrates his accruals extend beyond garments at a new auction at Sotheby’s. Steven Kolb (left), Thom Browne, and Anna Wintour – …
Sweaty Betty underlying performance “slightly lower”, but Wolverine buyout dents headline results
Sweaty Betty may have been owned by US giant Wolverine since summer 2021 but as a UK-registered company, it’s still filing its accounts and it has just done that, for …
Firelight Capital Partners acquires Fromm International
Firelight Capital Partners, an operationally-oriented private equity firm, announced on Thursday the acquisition of Fromm International, marking its first platform investment in beauty. Firelight Capital Partners acquires Fromm International. – …
Primark continues to shine in US; collabs, licensing, new stores are key
Primark owner Associated British Foods has reported strong results for the year to 16 September, with group revenue, rising 16% to £19.75 billion and the fashion chain’s sales proving very …
Levi’s unveils holiday campaign, gift guide with Emma Chamberlain
Levi’s has teamed up with style expert Emma Chamberlain to introduce the ‘It’s Giving Season’ campaign, accompanied by the creation of ‘Emma’s Edit: The Gift Guide’. Levi’s unveils holiday campaign, …
Rita Ora stars in ‘London After Hours’ campaign for Pepe Jeans London
Pepe Jeans London has chosen singer-songwriter and actress Rita Ora to star in the denim fashion brand’s second campaign for its AW23 season.Continuing the ‘I Love London’ storyline, Ora takes centre stage in …