Cotton Traders’ sales soar
The British leisurewear concern, Cotton Traders, has reported its most successful Christmas season in its 18-year history. Sales for the four weeks up to Christmas-day …
Major retailers miss out
Small online businesses have picked up the slack where major clothing retailers have lacked the vision to pick up on what customers want in the …
Debenhams back to stockmarket?
According to a report in the Mail on Sunday, the British department store chain Debenhams plc is considering returning to the stockmarket. At the end …
Base London To License Clothing
Brand Alliance has won the license to produce a clothing range for footwear brand Base London, starting with a short-order collection for spring 05, according …
Tommy Hilfiger for sale
The Tommy Hilfiger Corporation is up for sale, as was reported yesterday. According to financial sources, Hilfiger is being quietly shopped around to select potential …
McQueen adds another ready-to-wear collection
British designer Alexander McQueen is adding a second ready-to-wear collection, called McQ, to his stable of creations. The new collection will launch in the fall …
Bond Street UK’s most expensive shopping street
New Bond Street in London’s Mayfair has overtaken Oxford Street for the first time in 20 years to become the UK’s most expensive retail street …
Lifestyle Sports bought by Stafford Holdings
Lifestyle Sports has been bought by Stafford Holdings, in a deal valued at around €40 million, reports the Irish Examiner. The family-owned fuel and property …
Kim Basinger in new Miu Miu campaign
Kim Basinger is to be the new face of Miu Miu, Muccia Prada’s fashion-forward and younger deigner label. The 51 year-old Academy award-winning actress is …
Milanese theatrics
As befits the king of provocative designs, Roberto Cavalli’s men’s wear show in Milan provided the audience with more than just a show. Influenced by …