They have had a month of biblical rain in London this year and Friday’s began somberly. From a powerful debut at Joseph and fab staging at The Ouze, to a quiet Fashion East and Mel B owning the day in Natasha Zinko. Read More
Balmain Beauty, a brand developed with The Estee Lauder Companies, has launched its debut prestige fragrance ‘Destin de Balmain,’ presenting a youthful take on the Parisian maison’s heritage. Read More
Is reacting to trend hype in real time actually worth it for UK fashion marketers? Apparently not, as there’s “a shift in how UK fashion brands create relevance with customers”. Read More
Luxury jewelry house Bulgari on Thursday announced popstar Dua Lipa as its new global brand ambassador. Read More
Gordon Brothers has taken over the Chinese Laundry brand as part of a deal to help the company wind down its physical operations and sell off its remaining inventory. Read More
Aritzia has acquired the Fred Segal brand and signed a lease for 8100 Melrose Avenue, the label’s original flagship location in Los Angeles, in a move that advances Aritzia’s long-term U.S. growth strategy. Read More
Bare Necessities announced on Thursday the appointment of Salima Popatia to the role of president, effective immediately. Read More
Etsy shares jumped about 10% on Thursday, after the online marketplace sold off its Gen Z-focused fashion resale platform Depop to EBay, with investors looking past dour quarterly results and forecasts. Read More
Walmart’s new CEO John Furner kicked off his tenure with a conservative outlook for the coming year, reflecting the fragile state of the U.S. consumer, even as the retailing giant posted another quarter of steady sales. Read More
Higher taxes and inflation are straining household budgets, and shoppers with the least disposable income- who are often drawn to Primark’s budget pricing- are feeling the pinch the most. Read More
