Fashion Industry
ASOS to launch online marketplace
Fashionistas looking to give their wardrobe a makeover will soon be able to trade trousers, deal in dresses and barter on bags thanks to a new virtual marketplace from ASOS plc, the UK’s leading online fashion store.
American Apparel launches at Selfridges
American Apparel, the clothing manufacturer based in downtown Los Angeles, has opened a ‘shop-in-shop’ inside Selfridges, one of London's most famous and respected department stores.
BT delivers virtual fitting rooms to Tommy Hilfiger
Leading premium lifestyle brand Tommy Hilfiger, one of the largest designer apparel brands globally, has signed a five-year managed services contract with BT.
Maserati supports the Berkeley Dress Show
Maserati GB was proud to support the Berkeley Dress Show, opening event of the London Season for over sixty years.
Classic American fashion brand to launch in the UK
Coach, a leading marketer of modern classic American accessories, has announced that they have reached an agreement in principle to establish a joint venture with Hackett Limited, the iconic British retailer, to open Coach stores in the UK, Spain, Portugal and Ireland.
Lambretta’s take on a Caterham Seven
Caterham Cars has teamed up with another iconic British company, Lambretta Clothing, to give its legendary Seven sportscar a visual overhaul for a unique 2010 Special Edition.
Shoppers experience new spring trends in Leamington
With spring finally here, warmer weather and longer daylight hours, more and more shoppers are being enticed to Royal Leamington Spa, keen to check out the latest trends and styles. To give shoppers a taste of what is on offer within the town, BID Leamington has produced another exciting, glossy magazine entitled Parade.
Tall women get ahead in the work place
In Great Britain, women have long aspired to be like the diminutive fashion and sex symbols we see on the screen and in the pages of our magazines.
London Jewellery Week 2010
London Jewellery Week 2010 will take place from 7-13 June in venues across London. Celebrating London’s unique position in the world of jewellery design, production and as a retail destination, this year’s event is being led by the industry itself.
Alternative Fashion Week
From April 19 to 23 Spitalfields will play host to the most original and creative collections by a fresh crop of new designers with truly innovative ideas during Alternative Fashion Week.
Anna Wintour speaks out against skinny models
Anna Wintour has spoken out against skinny models. The US Vogue Editor - who has previously defended the use of small models in the magazine's photo shoots - admits more needs to be done to help girls and wants designers to stop sending in sample clothes that are too small for anyone but children.
Naomi Campbell to celebrate 40th in France
Naomi Campbell will celebrate her 40th birthday on the French Riviera.
Yasmin Le Bon says modelling with daughter is "strange"
The stunning brunette - who was once one of the world's highest-earning supermodels, working for a host of designers including Chanel, Christian Dior, Missoni and Versace - is proud 20-year-old Amber has followed in her footsteps but can't quite believe they sometimes work together on shoots.
The ultimate girls’ day out in London
This June, Clothes Show London returns to the nation’s Capital for its second outing as the UK’s hottest fashion extravaganza, promising to inject a dose of cool into the summer season.
BID Leamington to launch shopping guide
BID Leamington is to launch its second comprehensive guide to retail and leisure businesses in Royal Leamington Spa. The first shopping guide, which was launched last June, has been highly successful in showcasing the broad range of shops on offer.