Monthly Archives: November 2019

Liz Claiborne acquires Kate Spade

Having only just taken over the remaining 44 percent stake in accessories specialist Kate Spade, Neiman Marcus has sold the company to Liz Claiborne for $125 million (£65.5 million). Claiborne is expected to expand the brand’s presence, like it did for Juicy Couture and Lucky Brand Jeans. Sources have said the $4.8 billion fashion giant […]

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Peacocks massive store opening

Peacocks will open one of its biggest UK stores in Southampton in May, creating 70 jobs. The discount fashion chain, which is investing £21.5 million in a major expansion plan, will open in the city centre, joining rivals Primark and New Look. Also new in Southampton is the Spanish fast fashion chain Zara. “Peacocks is […]

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Fat Face founders set to receive £90m in sale

The founders of Fat Face will be in line to recieve a £90m windfall when the clothing retailer changes hands this month. NM Rothschild, which has been appointed to sell the business, is inviting first-round bids by tomorrow. The business is expected to fetch in the region of £300m – netting Advent, the private-equity firm […]

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Shiseido Zen

Shiseido’s first fragrance will be exclusively sold at department store Selfridges until October 27 The Japanese beauty brand developed the perfume together with perfumer Michel Almairac. The top of the scent are most characteristic and exist of peach, pineapple, bergamot, blue rose and grapefruit. These notes are mixed with violet, freesia, gardenia and lotus. The […]

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New Look sale stalled

The sale of New Look is thought to have collapsed yesterday after bidders refused to meet a £1.8bn reserve price set by its private equity owners. The Financial Times said the two remaining bidders for New Look pulled out ahead of Tuesday’s auction, leaving the retailer having to pursue a refinancing instead. Warburg Pincus, which […]

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Moschino expands

Moschino is about to open a brand new boutique in the historical shopping area of Saint Petersburg. Moschino S.p.A., part of the Aeffe Group, will open a 270 square meters boutique on 27th October in Bolshoy Prospekt. For the launch of the boutique, Moschino is cooperating with Bosco di Ciliegi, with whom they opened boutiques […]

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The Lingerie Collective: Fred&Ginger

In February, London Fashion Week saw the debut of The Lingerie Collective. The group showcase of lingerie purveyors presented London-based luxury intimate apparel specialist, Fred&Ginger among others. The 1950’s, vintage-inspired collection of lingerie and negligee in French silk satins, crinkle chiffons, and Chantilly lace caught the attention of multiple buyers. Selfridges, Fenwick, new Marylebone High […]

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Invista builds research center in China

World’s largest nylon and spandex producer Invista announced building a new research facility in China. Based in the Qingpu District of Shanghai, this facility is set up to cater to the market demands for innovations in fiber and fabric applications in Asia, and Mainland China in specific. The new textile research center will have a […]

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NYFW video: Miss Sixty AW 09/10

Eighties galore at the Italian brand Miss Sixty fall collection. Acid-wash jeans, graphic tops and shiny jumpsuits. Click Here: Crystal Palace Shop

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Paul Smith presents Texprint

Sir Paul Smith announced this year’s Texprint prize winners. Six of the 24 British-trained designers at Indigo in Paris received £750 and the opportunity to showcase their work at Interstoff Asia Essential in Hong Kong in October. Hannah Jefferies was rewarded with the Print Prize handed out by Diane von Furstenberg; the Breaking New Ground […]

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