Fashion fast chain Primark has terminated contracts with three Indian suppliers because they used child labour to finish goods. The suppliers sub-contracted smaller firms, which were using child labour to carry out embroidery and sequin work. The BBC’s Panorama programme, which carried out a six-month investigation, alerted Primark to the problems. Consumers are increasingly demanding […]
London Fashion Week was off to a sublime start on Sunday, with Paul Costelloe opening the jam-packed catwalk schedule. Inspired by “the meeting of 19th century colonialism with the African continent,” Costelloe showed floral printed harem pants, military jackets and beautiful tailored dresses for spring. Other shows that followed were by designers Charles Anastase, Topshop […]
Women clothing brand Long Tall Sally, especially made for taller ladies, announced its resident style expert Lisa Butcher. As well as a stylist on TV, the six feet tall Lisa is a writer, model and mother of two daughters. As a style connoisseur, Lisa gives her personal edit of must-have knits, structured tailoring, luxurious coats […]
After selling Duchamp two years ago, Mitchell Jacobs, founder and former owner of the brand is to launch Penrose London. The new menswear label will be all about shirts, ties and accessories, but more grown up and sophisticated. Penrose London wants to move away from old formulas, market place fabrics and too much patterning. All […]
Some of the UK’s key boutique retailers, including luxury house Duchamp, face an uncertain future this weekend as their troubled Icelandic parent tries to stave off collapse. Investment fund Kcaj is in last-ditch talks to raise emergency funding, but if these fail then the Icelandic vehicle is expected to go into administration this week. The […]
Challenging and inspiring results were expected when Hong Kong teamed up with The Netherlands during Asia’s leading design event Business of Design Week (BoDW). ‘Open Minds’ was the theme of this year’s partner country and the programme presented a wide range of exhibitions, seminars, workshops, innovative installations, match making projects between creators and manufactures and […]
As part of Day Birger et Mikkelsen’s strategy of further growth internationally we have appointed Peter Henriksen Global Commercial Director. Peter, who has 8 years experience working as a commercial director with SAND, has also gained valuable experience from REDGREEN as a CEO as well as several years experience from the Bestseller group. Keld Mikkelsen, […]
New London based women’s premium jeans label Laundry Maid is launching with its SS09 collection. Designed and manufactured in the UK, the jeans feature a tailored construction and a signature back panel that lifts and shapes the rear, creating a smooth side seam-free fit. The duo behind Laundry Maid, Barbara Graham and Anita Sheridan, both […]
Couture milliner will be one of the three judges on the next series of Britain’s Next Top Model, set to air at the end of April. Louis will be sitting alongside Lisa Snowdon and Huggy Ragnarsson. For the taping of the show, Louis customised clothing made by Chrisanne, who provides fabric for Gareth Pugh, Matthew […]
Right on the heels of her pop up shop comes, shoe designer Tracey Neuls has collaborated with The Wapping Project for another exhibition. Curated by Jules Wright and following on from the success of ‘skirt’ her latest exhibition is called ‘dress’ in association with the Fashion Department of the Fine Art Academy at Antwerp. On […]