Fashion
2014 Casio Edifice Infiniti Red Bull Racing Collection
Casio's popular Edifice range has always been inspired by motorsport and engineered for precision timing. The concepts of speed and intelligence comes across in each timepiece, but nowhere are these qualities better illustrated than in the limited edition models for 2014, designed in conjunction with the four-time Formula 1 champions at Infiniti Red Bull Racing.
Virtual fitting room data shows 7% increase in Average Basket Value
The basket value of online clothes shoppers who use a virtual fitting room while making their purchase is an average of 7% higher than shoppers who don't, more than offsetting the general 1% decrease in average basket values experienced by UK clothing e-tailers over the last year.
The Seiko Astron GPS Solar Chronograph, made to measure for Novak Djokovic
When Novak Djokovic selected Seiko as his watch partner, it was the new Astron GPS Solar collection that particularly caught his eye, and Novak has worn Astron ever since.
Dapper gents cause suits sales storm
For the first time in decades sales of three piece suits have overtaken sales of two piece options at department store Debenhams.
Fashion designers reveal greatest influence
Radisson Blu Edwardian, Bloomsbury Street is preparing to welcome the elite of menswear fashion as the Official Hotel of London Collections: Men. This year, the 147-room hotel will launch its own designer showcase – the Bloomsbury Street Set – as part of its role which it has held since the twice-annual celebration of British men’s talent began.
Prom costs rocket to over £200 as the US tradition sweeps across the UK
The high school prom is one American import that is sweeping the nation and costing UK parents a packet. According to new research from Gocompare.com, 83% of 16 to 19 year olds in the UK have had, or are going to have, a high school prom, an increase of over a third from 59% last year.
Holiday chic at a fraction of the price
With reports that 2014 is set to be a scorcher, now is the perfect time to give your wardrobe a spring clean and update with some of the latest summer trends.
Avoid that sinking feeling with a turf test
Debenhams has created its own mini-paddock so race-goers can see how different styles of heel cope on real grass.
The rise of the prom king
For the first time ever boys are spending nearly as much as girls on getting themselves ready for prom. according to retailer Debenhams.
Casio Edifice announces the ERA-300 timepiece
Hot from the paddocks of Formula 1 comes the latest premium men’s timepiece’ from Casio Edifice; the ERA-300. Unashamedly inspired by the watchmaker’s long association with four-time F1 Champions, Infiniti Red Bull Racing, the ERA-300 sports a design elegance and functionality that reach far beyond its price point.
Brits ‘Don’ the Mad Men look
The return of the hit series, Mad Men, has prompted a retro revival in home, beauty and grooming purchases on Amazon.co.uk.
Socks and sandals, streaky fake tan - the fashion faux pas for summer
Socks and sandals, streaky fake tan and swimwear a size too small have been named on a list of the most common fashion faux pas.
M&S transformation continues with big online push
Marks & Spencer has moved forward with its International, Multi-channel transformation plan with a briefing on its recently launched .com business. It also launched a brand new customer campaign aimed at promoting its online selling channels to new and existing customers.
StaffWarehouse creates pop up shop for Fruit of the Loom
StaffWarehouse is working with Fruit of the Loom on a trial of its new premium clothing brand, ahead of a planned rollout in 2015.
The best waterproof jackets for spring
Last week marked the first day of spring and although that means lighter morning and nights it also means that there is a higher chance of rainfall, commonly known as April showers.