The big shows of Milan fashion week ended on Saturday night with more of a fizzle than a pop. But all credit was due to Donatella Versace, who turned out to take her bow at the family show – the last big production of the week – even though it is barely two months since …
Click:Head massage and relaxation The worldwide demand for fairtrade cotton has doubled over the passed year according to the annual report Fairtrade Labeling Organisations International (FLO). All over the world consumers spent over 2.3 billion euros on Fairtrade certified products in 2007. This represents a 47% increase on the previous year and means that over …
Click:Heavy Duty Equipment Diagnostic Tool Young creatives showcased their works of art in Manchester, Barcelona, Zurich and New York as part of the fifth edition of the Diesel Wall. The competition, born in 2004 out of a need tp give artists the opportunity to create artworks on an extraordinary scale, unveiled its four winner. Over …
The French childrenswear specialist Bibaloo took on board new designer brands including Miniman, Clayeux, Notsobig, Berlingot and les petits blabla. The new collections selected by the French chic online store are for boys and girls aged 0-4 years and are now available at Bibaloo.com. Bibaloo brings stylish, but classic collections in addition to street ranges …
British design duo Sadie Frost and Jemima French have announced the formation of a new company. The designers behind the British fashion label FrostFrench have been unhappy with the strategic direction and many of the day-to-day decisions. This happened following an external investment in FrostFrench in 2006, in which they had to relinquish their overall …
UK retail sales values rose 2.2 per cent on a like-for-like basis from February 2009, when sales had dropped 1.8 per cent, hit by snow and consumer caution. On a total basis, sales rose 4.5 per cent against only 0.1 per cent growth in February 2009. Clothing and footwear showed stronger gains than in January …
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The recent ‘Big Freeze’ across the UK has had a significant impact on the shopping habits of the nation; with half of the adult population staying away from the shops, and more than one in four (27 per cent) switching an intended High Street purchase to online, according to new research carried out by GfK …
On Sunday 8th November 2009 the Pink Ribbon Gala concert is taking place at Cadogan Hall in London. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will help Breast Cancer Campaign continue funding vital research into beating breast cancer with an evening of music and poetry. The Pink Ribbon Gala Concert is organized acclaimed composer Debbie Wiseman M.B.E., who …
Value retail is big business in the USA, and Primark’s launch into the lucrative American market could potentially boost it’s sales by 70 percent. The figure, which assumes the retailer is successful following its launch in the US this autumn, was shared at a meeting organised by broker Shore Capital with investors and John Bason, …
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The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the next ten emerging designers who will receive NewGen sponsorship for their autumn/winter 2015 collections during London Fashion Week next February. Ryan Lo and Ashley Williams will receive catwalk sponsorship this season, following their presence sponsorship from NewGen last season. The designers will be sharing the honor with …