French label Sweet Blossom will be among the new contemporary brands on display at Ethical Pure, the additional edited section of Pure London. Sweet Blossom will bring a range of tops, dresses and tunics made from fine organic white cotton. Hosting a mix of fresh and returning designers, Ethical Pure will also present womenswear label…
Hennes & Mauritz is a Swedish clothing factory. Erling Persson founded the company in 1947. During a trip in America, the large amount companies selling huge stocks of clothing on low prices impressed Persson. When arrived back in Sweden Persson opened his first store Hennes. Hennes means “hers” in Swedish. In 1960 Persson bought Mauritz…
Luxury eyewear company Luxottica and Donna Karan announced the renewal of its global eyewear license agreement for an additional five years. The agreement covers the design, production and worldwide distribution of prescription frames and sunglasses under the Donna Karan and DKNY brands. The new agreement will run through December 2014, with an option for a…
Having documented the backstage life of fashion shows for several years, photographer Iekeliene Stange will now exhibit her work in London together with Dutch artist and Victor de Bie. Iekeliene is noted for her directional approach, and has worked for Dolce&Gabbana, Gucci and Chanel. Together they will exhibit some of their most personal work. Victor…
Recent reports have suggested that whilst shoppers are flocking to charity shops to buy affordable fashion, donations have almost dried up. In a report by The Guardian, across the UK charity shops are suffering as people are buying fewer new goods so they are less likely to donate what they have. David Moir, from the…
For the coming seasons, London based jewellery label Mirabelle crafted a gorgeous line. The Vega Collection blends sterling silver and 22-carat gold, featuring a bangle with a clover charm symbolises luck, while a bird bangle and ring features two doves representing peace, love and freedom. A new Sterling range combines brushed sterling silver and either…
Customer service has taken on a whole new meaning since the economic downturn has swept across the retail world. Where once snooty shop assistants and neglectful store staff were unimpressed by your potential to buy unless you looked the part of a Russian Oligarch (pre crunch time) these days you are practically bowled over by…
During the three day event of Interstoff Asia Essential, the fashion fair attracted 6,442 visitors from 44 countries and regions. The trade show closed its doors with an increase of four percent visitors in comparison to the autumn fair in 2008. For three days from 7 – 9 October, 235 exhibitors presented eco, fashion and…
Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have teamed up with luxury British jewelers Asprey on a capsule collection of accessories. Called The Protector, the gold and silver jewelery are inspired by the serpent. The limited edition collection, which was conceived and designed by Pitt and Jolie, has been in the works for more than…
British department store chain Debenhams has agreed to buy Magasin du Nord, the leading department store chain in Denmark. Debenham’s acquired the chain for £12.3m and is the group’s first acquisition in mainland Europe. The department store retailer bought Ireland’s Roches chain for £19.5m in 2006 and trades from 52 international franchise stores. Rob Templeman,…