Category: news
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UNIVERSITY OF ARTS LONDON ANNOUNCES OUTSTANDING SUCCESS IN ITS SUMMER SHOWS
By Ayah Salami UAL’s 2018 Central Saint Martins BA Fashion Show presented the collections of 41 students from across all five pathways, including Womenswear, Menswear, Knit, Print, and Fashion Design with Marketing. The shows were visited by thousands of members of the public, both from the UK and international visitors. The UAL Summer Shows were…
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BURBERRY BURNS MILLIONS OF POUNDS IN EXCESS STOCK
by James Morales Luxury brand Burberry destroyed more than £28 million worth of fashion and cosmetics products last year, including bags, clothes, and perfumes. The figures, which made headlines this month, indicate that the value of the label’s waste is almost six times greater than in 2013, with more than £90 million worth of Burberry…
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FEMALE CONSUMERS SHUN VICTORIA’S SECRET AMAZONS
By Canesha Thompson Popular brand Victoria’s Secret has seen a recent decline in consumers: store-perspective sales have declined by 5% within the first quarter of 2018. Now, industry experts are predicting the brand will soon have to close its doors, as women simply don’t want the image they are selling. According to Mary Hanbury of…
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BEYONCÉ X OLIVER ROUSTEING COLLECTION LAUNCHED AT HARRODS
By Casey Milano After making history at Coachella, Beyoncé and Balmain are collaborating on a charitable capsule collection, known as ‘Beychella’. Though not as well-known this side of the Atlantic, Coachella made headlines this year as Beyoncé headed the event. Even if you didn’t keep up to date with the music festival, ‘Beychella’ may just…
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HENRY HOLLAND AND EBAY CREATE NEW CAPSULE COLLECTION FOR PRIDE
Brit designer Henry Holland has teamed up with eBay’s UK division and the LGBT youth homelessness charity The Albert Kennedy Trust, to create a capsule collection in honour of London’s Pride parade. The event, which takes place annually in July, has increasingly attracted attention from the fashion world. In this case, Holland has designed rainbow-coloured…
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NEW WOMENSWEAR FLOOR UNVEILED AT HARVEY NICHOLS
Harvey Nichols have revealed their new designer womenswear offering, after revamping the 22,000 square foot area during the course of four months. The refurbishment work is part of an ongoing series of changes at the Knightsbridge department store, which is engaged in a heated battle with nearby rival Harrods to lure in the millennial crowd.…
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NEWS: SELFRIDGES WINS TITLE OF ‘BEST DEPARTMENT STORE IN THE WORLD’
by Min Luu Luxury retailer Selfridges beat off competition from France’s Printemps and Italy’s Rinascente to win the title of 2018’s best department store in the world for the fourth consecutive time. The award was announced at the latest Global Department Store Summit held in London, organised by the Intercontinental Group of Department Stores. The…
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NEWS: UK RETAIL HITS A GROWTH SPURT IN MAY
by Rachel Parker British retail sales grew at the fastest rate in four years during May, according to a report by the British Retail Consortium and KPMG. Both online and offline sales were up overall, with the two bank holiday weekends giving us some time off to hit the shops. The report stated that total…
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NEWS: BRITISH BRAND TEMPERLEY LONDON TAKE AN ITALIAN HOLIDAY
by Rachel Parker Leading lights of the London fashion stage Temperley London have announced the opening of their first pop-up store in Porto Cervo, an idyllic cultural hotspot on the northern coast of Sardinia. The London based brand will spend the summer months in the exclusive holiday location, showcasing a specially curated edit of their…
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NEWS: ASOS FASHION DISCOVERY WINNERS ANNOUNCED
by Rhiannon D’Averc ASOS have announced the winners of their Fashion Discovery competition, in which brands competed for the chance to be stocked by the online retailer. Votes from members of the public added up to give Desree Akorahson the People’s Pick award, while Lyph and Wesley Harriott were selected by a panel of judges.…
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NEWS: DAVID BECKHAM BECOMES AMBASSADORIAL PRESIDENT OF THE BFC
by Rachel Parker The British Fashion Council (BFC) have announced the appointment of David Beckham in their newly created role of Ambassadorial President. The retired footballer will assist the organisation in building worldwide networks and nurturing support for the fashion industry on a global scale. The BFC is the UK’s main non-profit trade group for…
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NEWS: NEW BRAND COLLABORATIONS ANNOUNCED
by Rachel Parker Attention, fashion fans: two exciting new collaborations have been announced. Brand collaborations are a perfect opportunity to combine luxury design sensibilities with high-street trends and affordability, and in turn to reinvigorate our wardrobes. Nike have revealed their new partnership with Matthew Williams, founder of luxury streetwear brand Alyx. Williams uses youth culture…
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News: POTENTIAL UK-WIDE FUR BAN PROPOSED BY PARLIAMENT
by Simranjeet Aulakh When one thinks about high fashion, fur can come to mind. However, in recent years we have come to notice a growing decline in the usage of fur for fashion with many luxury brands gaining ethical awareness, which organisations such as PETA have been loyal advocates for. Contextually, humans first began wearing…
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News: VIONNET X MARC QUINN POP- UP STORE AT SELFRIDGES
by Valeriya Chudarova Parisian fashion house Vionnet has teamed up with British visual artist Marc Quinn to create a surf-inspired sustainable capsule collection. It was launched exclusively in a pop-up store at Selfridges and online on 7th May. Sustainability has been in particular interest for the few past years, with the fashion industry being the…
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News: PETA ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF VEGAN FITNESS AWARDS 2018
by Yasmin Laws With veganism becoming an ever-growing trend, not only in London but within cities throughout the world, it is no shock that PETA now celebrates the best vegan clothing products in the country. London was recently voted the most vegetarian-friendly city due to its wide expanse of specifically vegetarian restaurants as well as…
