Daily Archives: November 5, 2019

Lang for sale

Italian fashion concern, Prada, has finally entered into talks with a number of companies regarding the sale of Helmut Lang. According to vogue.co.uk, Prada could use the revenues from the sale to help it carry out its IPO, which CEO Patrizio Bertelli has been postponing since September 2001. Bertelli acquired 51 per cent of Helmut […]

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Frock Stars!

Italian duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have become inextricably linked with music thanks to their sexy outfits created for the industry’s beautiful people. Their new book, called “Music: Dolce & Gabbana” shows off some of their memorable designs, from Kylie’s fever Tour stage costumes to styled shoots with Jennifer Lopez. Featuring over 200 photographs […]

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Shopping Centres Report Record-Breaking Trading

Despite reports of a seasonal slowdown, some shopping centres have reported record-breaking trading in the last weekend before Christmas, with many beating last year’s figures. Annie Walker, director of London’s Regent Street Association, which includes some of the capital’s flagship stores, said Saturday was a “stunning” day, with the world-famous Hamleys toy store reporting the […]

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Hilfiger in trouble

Last Wednesday the Hong Kong-based Tommy Hilfiger Corp reported a 58.6% plummet in third quarter income before taxes. The company also cut its pre-tax income forecast for the fiscal year 2005. Furthermore, it said that it would discontinue distribution of its H Hilfiger collections to US department stores in an effort to concentrate on a […]

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Designer Menswear Brands Feel High Street Competition

It seems as if menswear is finally catching up with womenswear. If only in the sense that the high street is finally offering men spry and up-to-date collections of contemporary clothes, rather than the classic pleated trousers and double cuff shirt look of yesteryear. The major fashion houses have been given a run for their […]

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Size matters

Ralph Lauren knows that when it comes to high profile marketing, bigger is better. As the official sponsor of the US Open, the iconic American designer has issued a limited edition of polo shirt with an enlarged logo emblazoned on the front, where the tiny polo player usually features. The large version is five times […]

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Witkowski quits Kors

Don Witkowski, president of Michael Kors’s men’s division is quitting the firm per 1 July to start up a consulting business. He will have Michael Kors as his first client. Witkowski helped launch Michael by Michael Kors and was president of the men’s division since 2003. In his new role as consultant he will work […]

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Hobbs appoints new directors

British fashion chain Hobbs has appointed a new finance director. Nicky Dulieu joins the company from Marks and Spencer’s food division, having worked in retail stores before that. Click Here: United Kingdom Rugby Shop Dulieu will be replacing Mike Trotman, who is believed to be moving to an as yet unknown private company in the […]

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Lingerie is booming business in Paris

he Salon International de la Lingerie in Paris proved that a lingerie trade fair need not be staid and dull or dodgy and cheap, but can be exactly what it should be: sensual, flirtatious, seductive and a great stomping ground for doing business. Amidst the fanfare of glamorous models and dancers strutting their stuff in […]

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Byblos opens Art Hotel

Byblos is going for the art of surprise with a new five-star Byblos Art Hotel in Italy. “I’ve always loved the patrician villas that dot the Veneto region says Byblos owner Dino Facchini. As a result, the 15th-century frescoed and stuccoed vaults are adorned with Vanessa Beecroft’s portraits of naked women, and the perfectly tended […]

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