Vauxhall Fashion Scout announced it will be relocating to Freemans’ Hall in Covent Garden this September, strategically located closed to Somerset House, the new location of London Fashion Week. Freemasons’ Hall is recognised for its grand architecture and intriguing surroundings. As a Grade II listed building built 1927-33, Freemason’s Hall boosts a stunning Art Deco…
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Gap sales down 5%
Gap Inc on Thursday reported its May sales were down 5 per cent and comparable stores sales down 6 per cent. The company saw net sales of $1.03 billion for the four-week period ended May 30, 2009, which represents a 5 percent decrease compared with net sales of $1.09 billion for the four-week period ended…
Madonna returns as face of Louis Vuitton
Madonna is to return as the face of Louis Vuitton. Following the success of the spring summer campaign, where, according to Louis Vuitton’s communication director Antoine Arnault, everything worn in the ads, from the art-cum-stilettos to the leather bag, sold out within months. Marc Jacobs was so pleased with the campaign he was eager to…
Positive outlook for High Street retailers
High street sales fell for the fourth month running in the year to August, but retailers are no longer feeling pessimistic about the outlook for their business situation in the coming months, the CBI said on Thursday. The business organisation also revealed that stocks have fallen further to a level that is considered to be…
Amanda Lepore curates NJAL
Transgender and multi-talented glamour girl Amanda Lepore curates the August collection for Not Just A Label (NJAL). Muse of David LaChapelle and fashion fraternisers, Lepore takes over from August 6th. It is the third month, the NJAL shop virtually opened its doors offering avant-garde one-off pieces by Ute Ploier, Husam El Odeh, Gemma Slack and…
UK high street struggling in summer
The UK High Street is having a difficult summer as retail sales fell for the third month running in the year to July, and the forecast for August is also weak, the CBI said this week. However, its latest Distributive Trades Survey showed that the latest drop in sales was similar to the more moderate…
Accessory sample sale
Just in time for London Fashion Week, the Accessory Sale and Sample Sale is taking place at the Old Truman Brewery in East London. The sale is open to members day on Thursday 3rd September, and to the public from 4-6th September. A free membership and invites are available online. The London Accessory Sale is…
Barbour and Anya Hindmarch collaboration
British outfitters Barbour and of-the-moment label Anya Hindmarch have announced a collaboration for Autumn Winter 2010. After extensive research and access to the Barbour archives, Anya has created four new designs adding an Anya Hindmarch twist to traditional Barbour styles. Claire Saunders, Head of Marketing for Barbour said “We are delighted to be collaborating with…
Corneliani guest at Pitti
The arctic weather in London and superfluous snow meant many editors missed Pitti this season as they were stranded at airports. The men’s trade show which launches the international fashion season, has seen 77 editions of its Florentine exhibition. Each season Pitti showcases a major designer to open the show, and for Autumn Winter 2010…
Pixie Lott for Lipsy
Britt nominated pop princess Pixie Lott will co-design two exclusive collections for fashion retailer Lipsy. Pixie is to create a S/S and an A/W range featuring two a Festival and Party look. ‘Pixie Festival’ combines vintage dresses, bleached denim and jersey maxi-dresses. The ‘Pixie Party’ line includes animal prints, chiffon dresses and studded vest dresses….