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US-based designer Catherine Malandrino, a favourite with celebrities, will open her first boutique in Paris this month. Brought up in Paris, the designer is now returning to her roots. “I lived and breathed St Germain for many years when I was studying fashion design in a Paris atelier,” Malandrino told Vogue. “It’s time for me […]

Pirate chic is all about naughty versus nice. East versus West, Bardot versus Blackbeard. This summer, fashion comes to us in striped tops, pirate blouses and the season’s must-have: shorts. Wear the shorts skinny or alternatively longer and baggier (even pleated) if you roll them. Tie a sash around the waist or complement with a […]

Jeans and apparel company Diesel has received complaints about one of its advertisements. The ad features a naked man, shown from behind, with three pairs of women’s legs wrapped around him. According to the complaints, the image suggests sexual behaviour which is offensive and unsuitable for children, should they happen to see it. The Advertising […]

British fashion retailer Republic is to be bought by private equity firm Change Capital Partners in a deal valued at £105 million. As soon as the deal is signed, the retailer plans on extending its UK retail offering. Republic, which operates 76 stores, sells fashion brands such as Bench Hooch, Replay and G-Star, as well […]

London Fashion Week has announced a joint venture with Designers & Agents, the alternative trade event in New York City and Los Angeles. D&A will organise and present a showcase of ready-to-wear and accessories collections at the upcoming London Fashion Week, running 18-22 September. London Fashion Week is organised by the British Fashion Council and […]

On the day official figures show unemployment up again, retailers are calling for a fundamental reassessment of the National Minimum Wage (NMW). They say the next inflation-busting increase will add over £1 billion to retailers’ wage bills, threatening retail jobs. Preliminary findings from the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) annual NMW survey of retailers, to be […]

Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters is opening of its 100th store next month. And the fact the 100 mark will be achieved in Copenhagen underscores the growing importance of Urban’s international business. “The international business produces a positive bottom line,” said Tedford Marlow, president of Urban Outfitters. “It’s been productive for us.” The company opened its first […]

Wonderland magazine certainly know how to throw a party. The magazine, one of the more recent additions to the cult publication circuit, features contemporary visual culture and beautifully photographed men’s and women’s fashion, last night celebrated the launch of their December issue, featuring cover star Ewan McGregor. The party, which was held at the illustrious […]

British luxury brand Daks has announced a collaboration with Giles Deacon, the darling of London Fashion Week. The ex-Bottega Veneta style maker has signed to create womenswear for Daks, beginning with the autumn/winter 2007-8 season, and will debut during February’s London Fashion Week. “Giles Deacon is one of the most exciting designers working in London […]

Fashion trade fair Bread & Butter has succumbed to the pressure of its own success. The launch of a second fair in Barcelona spelled ruin for the original event in Berlin. Three months before opening only 25 percent of the available exhibitors’ space in Berlin had been sold, prompting the organisers to cancel the event. […]