Summer may well be in full swing, but that isn’t stopping Aab Collection from adding yet more luxurious garments to their stunning range of Islamic fashion for women. The latest additions to the Aab Collection range include three dresses that perfectly fit the demand for modest yet elegant style. At the same time, they present attire options for Muslim women who want to have a choice of outfits for a variety of occasions, and are perfect for wearing to work as well as relaxing at home or soci

In July 2013, H&M group total sales including VAT in local currencies increased by 9 percent compared to the same month the previous year. Sales in comparable units decreased by 1 percent. H&M had 2,940 stores on July 31, 2013, versus 2,603 stores on July 31, 2012. Karl-Johan Persson is the managing director of the group. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB was founded in Sweden in 1947. The company’s business concept is to offer fashion and quality at the best price. In addition to H&

Sportswear giant Adidas is expanding its retail presence with an increased focus on its own-brand stores to grow its share of the sportswear market, starting with the opening of its regional flagship in the Trinity shopping centre in Leeds. The new 6,545 square foot outlet, which opens on August 16, will not only showcase the brands sport and fashion ranges, but will also be its first store to offer its Stella McCartney collaboration outside of London. Until now, the Stella McCartney collectio

An exciting new fashion awards show with an ecological twist will take place at London’s Congress Centre on 27th August 2013. More than 450 people, including leading figures from the fashion industry, the fashion press and members of the public are expected to attend the progressive Sponsor Me Awards, which honour eco-conscious designers. The Awards will be judged by fashion luminaries including entrepreneur Gillian Osrin, founder of the eco-ethical fashion website Style With Heart, and aw

Autumn Star – Following up a preview last month, we have a full look at the fall 2013 campaign from Mango starring Miranda Kerr. The Aussie beauty shows off her rocker side for the studio images snapped by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. Miranda gets grunge chic in a mix of plaid, denim and floral prints styled by Geraldine Saglio. Source: Fashion Gone Rogue.

Lingerie specialist Figleaves is launching an e-boutique dedicated to “boudoir-inspired” pieces this September, which will offer a “more diverse product portfolio”. The “Erotique...Behind Closed Doors” boutique will offer a niche selection of lingerie and accessories, for consumers who are looking for “suggestive lingerie, luxurious fabrics and a more directional design aesthetic”. The new shop-in-shop ties into the Figleaves brand messaging, “everyday luxury for everybody”, and will feature pr

Private equity investor SVG, which has a 27 percent holding in New Look and holds 25.8 percent of Hugo Boss, has seen good value coming from its fashionable investments. Strong performances from suit maker Hugo Boss and German media group ProSiebenSat saw the value of listed private equity investor SVG jump 23 percent to 480 pence a share in the first six months of the year. “We have invested in high-quality companies with good management,” said chief executive Lynn Fordham. “We are confident t

American Apparel, in its second quarter ended June 30, 2013 reported net sales increase of 9 percent to 162.2 million dollars on a 7 percent increase in comparable store sales and a 16 percent increase in wholesale net sales. Adjusted EBITDA improved by 0.3 million dollars to 7.9 million dollars from 7.6 million dollars in the second quarter 2012. The company is updating its 2013 adjusted EBITDA outlook to a range of 46 million dollars to 51 million dollars and expects net sales between 652 mill

Li Ning Company in its results for the six months ended 30 June 2013 said that its revenue on year-on-year basis decreased by 24.6 percent, whereas gross margin increased slightly to 43.6 percent from 43.2 percent last year. Gross profits declined by 24 percent. The Board of Directors has not declared an interim dividend for the six months ended 30 June 2013 considering current operating conditions. Li Ning, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Group, commented saying, “China's sports industry

Prada F/W 2014 Campaign | Source: Prada Prada SpA’s first-half sales growth fell to a third of last year’s as China luxury demand cooled amid a slowdown in the world’s second-largest economy. The shares of the luxury handbag maker declined as much as 2.4 percent to HK$69.70, before trading at HK$69.90 at 10:13 a.m. in Hong Kong. The benchmark Hang Seng Index rose 0.4 percent. Prada’s revenue rose 12 percent to 1.73 billion euros ($2.3 billion) in the six months through July, the Milan-b