Millennials are driving the male beauty industry and shaping gender norms
Unlike the sophisticated grooming routines of Asian men, such as those of South Korea, men’s beauty regimes in the West have traditionally lacked complexity. This is largely down to the social barriers...
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London is officially the world’s top destination for luxury retail
Just in time for London Fashion Week, the UK’s capital city has reinforced its reputation as the world’s top destination for luxury retail. According to Savills’ recent Global Luxury Retail report,...
View ArticleAs the snow swirls in New York, luxury coat brand Canada Goose gets ready for...
Canada Goose, the Canadian brand known for its luxury parka coats, is gearing up for its IPO today. The public offering marks the first luxury-goods company to go for an IPO in almost three years,...
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People want to print make-up at home
You can pretty much 3D print anything — and make-up is no exception. 3D Printers that will allow consumers to personalise colors – such as in lipsticks, eye shades, and facial foundations – could prove...
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Smile at the fashion robots: AI is turning heads in retail
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been doing some pretty cool things of late. From transforming language translation online, to being used to diagnose and treat cancer, different industries are...
View ArticleVictoria Beckham crowned as top female style icon
Victoria Beckham is the UK’s number one style icon among females, according to GlobalData research, heading up a list which includes royalty, singers, actresses and celebrities. While Victoria Beckham...
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Fashion designer Karen Millen has been declared bankrupt
Karen Millen, founder of the eponymous high street brand, has been declared bankrupt by the High Court. After being involved in a tax avoidance scheme, it appears the fashion designer has been declared...
View ArticleIs fashion to blame for clothing retailers difficulties?
Even the most successful clothing retailers have found the past couple of years challenging, and the clothing market globally has been blighted with heavy discounting as retailers try to clear stocks...
View ArticleOnline fashion is different from what Amazon has done before. It needs to be...
Amazon is working to build its fashion arm in the UK. In 2015, the online retail giant bought a fashion photography studio in London and has since hired talent from the likes of Marks & Spencer and...
View ArticleChinese firm JD invests $397m in UK luxury online retailer Farfetch
China’s second-biggest e-commerce firm, JD.com – not to be confused with the UK sports retailer, has announced a new investment in the luxury online retailer Farfetch in a $397m deal. The deal is part...
View ArticleCan Jack Wills’ fabulously British fashion cut it in Germany?
Jack Wills — the self described outfitter to the gentry — plans to open 12 international stores, with the first being in Sylt, Germany. The move will soften the impact of the devaluation of sterling....
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Jimmy Choo is being sold to Michael Kors: which brand comes out top in the deal?
This week, it was announced that ubiquitous handbag brand Michael Kors was buying the luxury shoe brand, Jimmy Choo, in a $1.2bn deal. Michael Kors will pay 230 pence a share for the legacy shoemaker,...
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How to pronounce Primark and other brand names people get wrong
How to pronounce Primark… it’s a question that keeps many people up late into the night. Whether or not you shop there, no one can deny the ubiquity of Primark. The chain underwent an explosive...
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American Apparel is back. Can the fashion brand shake off its edgy past to...
Controversial fashion brand American Apparel is now in business again, selling its edgy jeans and iconic leggings. The brand has had a difficult history. Its chief executive, Dov Charney has been...
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Gender neutral clothing: The next big fashion trend?
Pink for girls, blue for boys. These gender signifiers, dating back to the 1800s, still dominate the children’s fashion industry. A number of retailers have come under fire in recent years for selling...
View ArticleWho is attending this year’s amfAR gala in Milan?
Milan Fashion Week is coming to a close, but it’s going out with a bang. As befits any fashion festival worth its salt, there’s going to be one heck of a party to close it! However, unlike some galas,...
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Asos results: why the online retailer is showing no signs of slowing down
Asos, the online fashion retailer, has reported record sales and increased its forecasts for the year ahead after it more than doubled its pre-tax profits. .email-subscription {display: none...
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