Fashion Industry
Cancer Research seeks design star of the future
Cancer Research UK has teamed up with MySpace to launch a nationwide t-shirt design competition to unearth emerging design talent. Launched exclusively on MySpace at myspace.com/tshirtdesigncompetition, the competition will call for entries from the hottest young design talent across the UK from 20 October.
Credit Crunch isn't getting between the sheets
It seems lingerie is resilient to any economic downturn as Brits continue to buy underwear despite the credit crunch. Sales went up by two per cent in the last three months, according to the UK's leading cash back shopping network froggybank.co.uk. It analysed the spending habits of its half a million members between July and September 2008.
Do someone a favour for fashion
Vinspired.com has teamed with up with top British designer Ben De Lisi and T4 presenter Miquita Oliver to call on every 16-25 year old in England to join Fashion Favours – a unique fashion collection being created by volunteers purely from recycled and customised clothing. The initiative aims to highlight some of the socio-environmental issues around the fashion industry.
New MD to spearhead Anthropologie’s European expansion
In anticipation of Anthropologie's expansion in Europe, Urban Outfitters Inc. has announced the appointment of James Bidwell to the newly created position of Managing Director, Anthropologie Europe.
Something bright and bold for autumn
The Jo-leene silhouette is effectively the woman you see in the mirror - Immaculately groomed yet obscenely dishevelled, uber cool, known for being a geek, prim and proper but you know she’s a lot more. Beautiful, decadent and with a fierce execution she is always decked out in sublime vintage fabrics with immense eye for detailing, she never gets it wrong.
Nike celebrates the power of women
Celebrating a summer of outstanding female achievement in sport, Nikewomen will host an exclusive exhibition at Niketown, London. The exhibition of artwork and athletes is part of Nike’s ‘Here I Am’ campaign, inspiring women to fall in love with the buzz of being a sportswoman.
Alexa Chung and Henry Holland to host ‘Frock Me’
Commissioning Editor for T4 - Music and Youth, Jules Oldroyd has commissioned Super Box Productions to produce Frock Me, a weekly 45-minute magazine show that celebrates all things fashion. Aimed at both male and female audiences the show will be hosted by T4 presenter Alexa Chung and designer of the moment Henry Holland. The series will run for seven weeks and start in October within the T4 strand.
Topshop and Hobbs to sponsor FashionExpo 2008
Retail giants Topshop and Hobbs show their commitment to home-grown fashion with their support of FashionExpo, the industry’s showcase of emerging talent in the capital. FashionExpo makes its eagerly awaited return on November 19 2008 at the Business Design Centre, Islington. As the UK’s most innovative and directional high-street fashion brand, Topshop is an ideal partner, waving the flag of fashionable London. Hobbs too is a powerful force in the industry, representing the very best of high-street fashion for career-minded women.
New awards target “back-room” design staff
UK-based professional pattern-cutters, garment technologists and sample-makers are being urged to take part in a UK-wide campaign to identify the top 50 skilled people in the fashion and textiles industry.
London Fashion Week kicks off in style
FaCshion is the very first two-day exhibition that targets both trade buyer and fashionista in London. Kick starting what's sure to be a fabulous London Fashion Week this weekend, FaCshion will be exhibiting names such as Mimi & Didi, Victoria London and Nonchalant, whilst sponsors include Vitamin Water, Dermalogica, The Fashion Academy, Tapio and Earth Hairdressing.
Ann Summers Marble Arch – A new landmark in seduction
Following the immense success of the Oxford Street store relaunch in June, Ann Summers is set to continue their ambitious expansion plan by unveiling another unique in-store design concept at their London Flagship, Marble Arch.
Vivienne Westwood opens new boutique in Glasgow
Vivienne Westwood’s first Scottish store opened in Glasgow’s prestigious Princes Square shopping centre last Friday (8 August). As the eighth Vivienne Westwood boutique in the UK, an extensive range will be available to shoppers including all lines; Anglomania, Gold Label, Red Label, MAN, jewellery, perfume and shoes. Each collection is known for being iconic and impeccably designed with Westwood’s trademark eye-for-detail.
Hooch opens flagship store within Topshop Oxford Street
Ladies clothing brand Hooch is delighted to announce its launch into clothing mecca Topshop with a permanent shop-in-shop installation at the retailer’s flagship Oxford Street site this week.
Rockers and the supermodel collide
Luxury fashion label, Aquascutum has chosen unsigned underground rock band The Trophy Hearts as the sound of their Autumn/Winter 08 global advertising campaign. Supermodel Gisele Bündchen and London scene man Jamie Dornan star in an exclusive behind the scenes photo shoot video featuring The Trophy Hearts song 'Cars Collide'.
Luxury British accessories brand set for global expansion
Harold Tillman and Belinda Earl have entered into partnership with shoe designer Beatrix Ong in a move which will see major expansion of the growing British luxury footwear label by the same name. Sharing the same vision for the brand “Beatrix Ong”, Harold Tillman, Belinda Earl and Beatrix Ong are joining forces to build the brand into a global luxury accessories brand, a dream which Ong has worked hard to fulfill since launching on her own.