House of Fraser to close Wellingborough warehouse
A warehouse that supplies deliveries to House of Fraser stores and its customers is set to close, with about 300 jobs at risk of being lost. The Usdaw union said that the site, run by XPO Logistics, in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, will shut on 10 April. Dave Thom, Usdaw Area Organiser, said in a statement: “There…
Guess to launch capsule collection with J Balvin
Columbian singer and Latin Grammy award winner, J Balvin has teamed up with global fashion brand Guess to launch his first fashion collection in February. The 42-piece vibrant capsule collection is inspired by Balvin’s chart-topping 2018 album, Vibras, and includes ready-to-wear and accessories for both men and women, which Guess states has been “infused” with…
Confirmed: Tommy Hilfiger to join Paris Fashion Week
The rumors were true: Tommy Hilfiger is taking its “see now, buy now” fashion show to Paris Fashion Week, where it will debut a Spring 2019 capsule designed in collaboration with American actress and singer Zendaya, who recently starred in Spider-Man: Homecoming. The show will be held on March 2, and all looks showcased on…
The British Fashion Council calls for People’s Vote on Brexit
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has called for a second referendum vote on Brexit, saying that a no-deal scenario should be “avoided at all costs”. The statement was released a day after Prime Minister Theresa May suffered a resounding defeat over her Brexit deal. Following five days of debate over her plan, MPs voted 432…
Luxury companies embrace #10YearChallenge
At the time of writing, the social media hashtag #10YearChallenge has garnered over 3.9 million posts on Instagram. The premise of the challenge is to show how much you have changed over the course of a decade, a theme that has caught on like wildfire and embraced by consumers, celebrities, charities and now luxury brands.…
Kaia Gerber stars in the new Jimmy Choo campaign
Cindy Crawford’s daughter is the face of Jimmy Choo’s Spring/Summer campaign. The UK-based designer unveiled snapshots from its Spring Summer 2019 campaign. It stars Kaia Gerber, shot by the famed fashion photographer Steven Meisel. Meisel’s photos, which convey a timeless quality, focus on Gaia’s ethereal beauty in signature Jimmy Choo pieces. Additionally, the campaign features…
Net-a-Porter enhances personal shopping service
Luxury online retailers Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter has announced an enhanced personal shopping service for what they are calling their “most loyal customers”. The ‘Style Trial’ service will be an invitation-only offline styling service that will offer curated at-home shopping consultations for Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter’s top spending customers. The aim is to offer their…
38th FRANCHISE EXPO PARIS
THE LEADING INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISING INDUSTRY EVENT 17-20 MARCH 2019 – PARIS, PORTE DE VERSAILLES, HALLS 2.2 AND 2.3 The leading international franchising industry gathering will again this year welcome thousands of entrepreneurs hoping to realise their dream of setting up in business. Organised by the French Franchise Federation (FFF) and Reed Expositions France, this pioneering…
Key trends in Milan Fashion Week
After three and a half intense days, Milan Fashion Week draws to a close Monday and hands over to Paris for the next stage in Europe’s season. Here is an overview of the main trends for men’s fashion as well as women’s styles for the Autumn-Winter 2019-2020 season. ‘In red and black’ For many designers…
Louis Vuitton’s Abloh makes suit and tie street on Paris catwalk
Having hogged the headlines throughout the last Paris men’s fashion week, Louis Vuitton’s streetwear supremo Virgil Abloh attempted to repeat the trick Wednesday by giving the suit and tie a millennial makeover. Having set Instagram alight by sending out Michael Jackson-style sparkly white gloves as invitations for his Louis Vuitton show Thursday, the American designer…