Fashion Industry
Jenny Packham wins Best British Bridal Designer
Jenny Packham has won Best British Bridal Designer at Bridal Buyer Awards, a key event in the bridal industry’s calendar that celebrates excellence in bridal retail, design, and manufacturing, which took place in Harrogate International Centre on 10 March 2008. The awards have grown significantly in the past year, with over 500 attendees compared to last year’s 300.
Introducing style in the city
Style in the City is an über-chic new fashion and beauty event taking place in Birmingham from 3rd to 6th April. Combining glamour, treats, entertainment and retail indulgence, it involves some of the hottest names in the fashion world.
Nell McAndrew is the new body of Adore Moi
Adore Moi have announced celebrity model and mum, Nell McAndrew, as the new Face and Body of Adore Moi. Nell replaces former Adore Moi model Kimberly Stewart. Spoil yourself with Adore Moi, exclusively available at Debenhams stores Nationwide. This season’s ranges include classic pretty bras with sophisticated finishes, stylish satin ivory basques with suspenders and feminine lace in fresh tones. Indulge yourself in sexy, sophisticated lingerie this spring.
Debenhams wins Best One-Stop-Shop award
Debenhams were delighted to be awarded the coveted title of ‘Best One Stop Shop’ Cosmopolitan’s inaugural Online Fashion Awards took place on 6th March 2008 at The Roof Gardens in Kensington.
H&M acquires Swedish fashion company
H&M has signed an agreement to acquire the privately owned Swedish fashion company Fabric Scandinavien AB that is running the store chains Weekday and Monki. The Group also designs and sells fashion through a number of own brands, such as Cheap Monday.
Westwood returns to London
Vivienne Westwood returns to London after an absence of almost a decade to show her A/W 2008 Red Label collection thanks to the invitation and support of the British Fashion Council. Carlo D'Amario, Managing Director of Vivienne Westwood explains: “I think there has recently been a definite shift in focus towards Europe with regards to the global business of prêt-a-porter distribution lines targeted at the younger market. We decided to show the Red Label in London as it perfectly represents the dynamic spirit of the city.”
The Gucci story
A revealing film to be shown on the Business Channel investigates the intrigue and scandal of the most famous fashion family of this century. Beginning with the murder of Maurizio Gucci, the last Gucci in the company, and ending with the prosecution of former wife Patrizia Gucci, this film delves into the family's past, tracing the company's history from its humble beginnings to its heyday and its subsequent demise and rebirth under its Arab owners.
London Fashion Week goes hi-tech with O2
O2 today announced the launch of the first ever fashion industry pilot of NFC (Near Field Communications) technology on mobile phones at this year’s London Fashion Week. The first designer and fashion buyer to work with O2 to bring NFC technology to the fashion industry will be up-and-coming designer Emilio de la Morena, and fashion buyer, Two See, the stylish Covent Garden boutique.
See the latest catwalk action at Harvey Nichols
Fashion addicts not lucky enough to get seats at the shows this London Fashion Week need not despair. Between 11 and 16 February, Harvey Nichols and Vogue.com will be bringing the highlights of all the best Autumn/Winter 2008 catwalk shows, just hours after they happen, to the comfort of your restaurant table.
Cheap chic: When inspiration becomes imitation
As designers and fashionistas get ready for London Fashion Week, high street retailers are also gearing up to pay homage to the latest catwalk trends. Retailers are keen to emulate the season’s new trends to meet their customers’ demands for cheaper copies of exclusive catwalk fashion.
The Business Channel takes to its heels for Fashion Week
Once again, The Business Channel puts its best foot forward to bring its viewers some outstanding documentaries to complement London Fashion Week. And this year, for the first time will feature daily highlights from the LFW catwalks.
Flagship surf shop opens in Bristol
December sees the start of an exciting new era for Loose-Fit, one of the UK’s leading surf stores, as the company opens its second shop in the vibrant Clifton area of Bristol.
H&M launches “Fashion Against Aids”
H&M and Designers Against AIDS (DAA) are joining forces in the battle against AIDS and are launching a collection for guys and girls together with Rihanna, Timbaland and other well-known designers, musicians and artists.
Topshop launches on Facebook
The new Topshop Fashion Fix which has recently been launched on Facebook allows users to see the newest must-have pieces for the season from their Facebook profile. Facebook users can view items in detail and stamp a "love it or lose it" comment for their friends to see. Pieces can be shared and passed to other Facebook friends to talk about the latest styles, plan outfits or simply arrange shopping trips.
Nicole Farhi inspired by children of Angola
Fashion designer Nicole Farhi has teamed up with artist John Keane and international development charity Christian Aid to launch a range of limited edition clothing which will help highlight the plight of millions of children in war torn Angola.