The British Fashion Council (BFC) has launched a new membership programme with an annual subscription and an international professional network for British designers.The BFC Membership will provide designers, who are at “various stages in fashion business from emerging to established brands” access to an online portal featuring relevant industry news, government updates and insight reports, as well as opportunities to attend business development seminars, workshops and events from across the fas

The fashion influences of the late eighties and early nineties are still affecting our wardrobes today. Hardly any other event in Germany arouses more emotion and hope than the fall of the Berlin Wall thirty years ago. On this occasion, Designer Outlet Berlin has collaborated on a project together with AMD Berlin (Akademie du Mode und Design).Even after 30 years, the typical oversized and unisex cuts or materials such as denim and leather are essential components of the fashion scene and can be

Company:KappAhlLocation:Airport store at Gatwick outside LondonArea:25 square metres in sizeStore type:Six-month pop-up storeProduct profile:lifestyle concept store in more sustainable materials for babies and childrenPic: KappAhlStore design | Interiors & VM | Fixtures:The store is round to the shape and has no walls and a pop-up store with a very good location at the densely packed airport.About the brand:The Newbie story began in 2010 when designers at the Swedish fashion chain KappAhl cr

Rachel Zoe and Gap Inc.-owned childrenswear brand Janie and Jack have joined forces on a two-collection partnership. The ongoing collaboration has launched with a holiday capsule collection that brings Zoe's iconic style to children's clothing.Called the Rachel Zoe x Janie and Jack Party Collection, the new capsule features pieces kids can wear to holiday occasions. One hundred percent of the net proceeds from this line will be donated to Baby2Baby, a nonprofit that provides basic necess

Marimekko and Uniqlo, a Japanese global apparel retailer, have announced a collaboration for a new limited edition collection. The collection, that will be launched on November 28, 2019, is the second partnership between Marimekko and Uniqlo. Marimekko is a leading Finnish home furnishings, textiles, and fashion company, headquartered in Helsinki.Pic: MerimekkoThe first collection designed jointly by the two companies, introduced in spring 2018, was very successful. The new 2019 Fall/Winter coll

Revenue of Global Brands Group decreased by 5.2 per cent in H1 FY2020 ending September 30, 2019, compared to same period last year. The total margin increased by 600 basis points, from 27.2 per cent to 33.4 per cent, as a percentage of revenue. The increase was due to reduction of off-price sales levels and strengthening of the group’s sourcing capability.Pic: Global Brands GroupOperating costs, excluding other gains/losses, reflected a decrease of $$68 million or 20.7 per cent. The decrease was

Fashion brand Tiger of Sweden has appointed Linda Dauriz as its new chief executive. Dauriz, who will take over starting December 1, was previously director of customer experience and corporate development at Hugo Boss, where she was responsible for global strategy, customer relationship management, customer data and experience, and digital marketing.Pic: Tiger of SwedenShe was a partner at McKinsey & Company before that.Dauriz will replace Moa Strand, who has been carrying out the chief exe

Consolidated revenue of Grasim Industries grew 3 per cent to ₹18,430 crore in Q2 FY20. EBITDA at ₹3,180 crore recorded a growth of 7 per cent YoY and PAT (before exceptional items and one-time deferred tax benefit) was up 6 per cent YoY to ₹639 crore, driven by superior performance of the company’s subsidiaries, UltraTech Cement and Aditya Birla Capital.Pic: Grasim IndustriesAt the standalone level, profitability was impacted due to global weakening in prices of Viscose Staple Fibre (VSF) and Ca

With the launch of the Disney+ streaming service, Disney is everywhere this month - including in the windows of Saks Fifth Avenue. The iconic New York department store collaborated with the global media company for its annual holiday window display, which was announced today and will officially be unveiled on November 25.Inspired by the upcoming Disney film "Frozen 2," the Saks Fifth Avenue window display aims to bring scenes from the movie to life. Displays will depict the family-favo

Dior has officially launched its e-commerce platform in Japan as they continue to bring it to more global markets. In honor of the launch of Japanese e-commerce the brand has launched five exclusive items including a new Mini Book Tote, a Small Book Tote, a men’s T-shirt, a pair of sneakers, and an iPhone case.The new Japance e-commerce site features Dior products including men's and women's ready-to-wear, accessories, fine jewelry, watch collections, Maison Dior, and Baby Dior. Dior had