Archive for the ‘Brands’ Category
Confidence returns at Moda
On Saturday, August 21st, 2010
Hosting its August 2010 edition last weekend, trade show Moda reported a record visitor attendance. The fair dedicated to fashion, footwear, and intimate apparel saw a 22% increase in attendance in comparison to 2009. For the second time, the event hosted a Lingerie & Swimwear, which debuted in February this year, alongside Moda Woman, Menswear,... Selfridges and Dolce & Gabbana in ‘giant falling out
On Friday, August 20th, 2010
Selfridges will no longer stock Dolce & Gabbana products after allegedly having a “giant falling out” with the luxury Italian designer. From next spring, the chain’s department stores will not offer the premium label or its D&G line. There were claims the retailer and the designer parted on bad terms after Selfridges proposed a change... Baby Issa Launch July 2010
On Friday, August 20th, 2010
Daniella Issa Helayel, the designer of Issa London, expands her signature use of vibrant print and colour to a new baby and childrenswear line: Baby Issa! Baby Issa presents children with pretty everyday dresses, light, colourful and allowing freedom of movement – essential for little ones exploring the world one hop, skip and jump at... O’Neill’s Fall/Winter 2010/11 book out now!
On Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
The new O’Neill product book has just hit shop floors across Europe. Published in English and French and printed on 100% recycled paper, the product book once again comes up trumps with a definitive guide to the new collection. And for the very first time, the book’s new format sees content divided into three distinct... Vero Moda launches lingerie line
On Friday, August 13th, 2010
To complete its brand, Vero Moda decided to launch Vero Moda Intimates, an extensive collection of fashionable underwear and fine lingerie. The Spanish retailer will now dress customers from head to toe with the lingerie range. Vero Moda Intimates offers a broad range of sizes and styles, and also a mix and match concept, allowing... Kitten heels: women’s shoe trend
On Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
Kitten heels are like the ugly step-sister of the heel family; they don’t lengthen the legs and define the calf, or generally make you feel like a million dollar sex-bomb. Separate them from the ladylike elegance of the ’50s and ’60s and all you’re left with is a stunted and somewhat unattractive piece of footwear.... Clogs: women’s shoe trend
On Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
I’ve always felt that their name carried an unfair weighting against them. Clogs. Say it; it sounds clunky, awkward, uncomfortable. And I have to confess, as a chap, it appears that as footwear goes, clogs must be just as uncomfortable to wear as their name makes them sound; wooden soles? Make mine leather, thanks. But... Millican’s 1st anniversary – accessories brand Kangol Headwear for family time
On Friday, August 6th, 2010
After swapping its role as MD with accessories brand Kangol Headwear for family time, Jorrit Jorritsma created Millican. Together with his wife Nicky Forbes he launched a travel and outdoor bags and accessories range based on strong ethical and eco foundations. The brand’s name is inspired by Millican Dalton a self-styled ‘Professor of Adventure’, who... New openings at Westfield – Westfield London.
On Thursday, August 5th, 2010
Shopping destination Westfield will see the openings of several new stores this summer including Dior Homme, DKNY and Miss Sixty. Dior Homme has opened its first UK standalone in the hub of The Village, Westfield London. The new store is located next to the Dior womenswear store and will offer ready-to-wear men’s shoes and accessories.... Madonna’s clothing line ‘underwhelming’ says celebrity st
On Thursday, August 5th, 2010
U.S. pop icon Madonna has designed a clothing line for young women – but although she is known as a music pioneer, experts said her talents as a designer left something to be desired. Celebrity stylist and author of The Shopping Diet, Phillip Bloch, who predicted that the line would be commercially successful said he...