FashionUnited UK News

Bubble London scores record

Jolanda Smit — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:23:30 PDT

During the fourth edition of Bubble London, the kids trade show attracted 15% more visitors in comparison to its January 09 event. Over two days on 22-23 July, Bubble London showcased 150 collections (up 21% from previous season), from fifteen countries, cementing the event’s

Matalan fashion fest

Jolanda Smit — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:12:07 PDT

High street retailer Matalan is celebrating the festival season with new stock hitting its stores.

Louis Mariette innovative product design

Jolanda Smit — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:55:39 PDT

Milliner Louis Mariette is name ad the Most Innovative Product Design at the first annual

Tunes On Fashion

Jolanda Smit — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:48:30 PDT

This summer, Denmark will host one oft the country’s most extravagant fashion shows

'A La Mode' catwalk presentation

Jolanda Smit — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:39:44 PDT

The independent fashion showcase event 'A La Mode' will return to London this September.

Jackson as much a fashion as music icon

Don-Alvin Adegeest — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:33:45 PDT

Amidst the stories surrounding Michael Jackson even after his death, it cannot be disputed that the iconic singer made a major contribution to fashion. As was reported in WWD, it takes a certain kind of star to turn a single sequined glove into a cultural symbol.

Esprit new distribution tactics

Jolanda Smit — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:20:28 PDT

In order to meet the company’s new branding standards, Esprit is introduced a selective partnership

Oxfam DIY fashion design

Jolanda Smit — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:16:06 PDT

Charity company Oxfam is introducing a new competition inviting the public to create their own customised garment from old clothing or recycled materials and have it judged by renowned British stylist Mrs Jones. For Oxfam DIY's new online fashion resource, entrants are invited to use

Peckham Rye relocates

Jolanda Smit — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:05:21 PDT

London scarf and tie brand Peckham Rye recently opened the doors of its first store this week.

Armani and muse part ways

Don-Alvin Adegeest — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:32:56 PDT

Fashion house Armani and Lady Helen Taylor have ended a long-running relationship

Paul Smith SS10 catwalk review

Don-Alvin Adegeest — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:30:48 PDT

Paul Smith's latest menswear collection played out against a backdrop of a summery blue

High street retail figures to set tone

Don-Alvin Adegeest — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:23:16 PDT

The extent of the recovery in Britain's retail arena is likely to become apparent this week when a raft of high street names including Asos and Marks & Spencer deliver numbers to the market. Marks & Spencer's embattled executive chairman, Sir Stuart Rose, is expected to unveil disappointing

M&S exec role under scrutiny

Don-Alvin Adegeest — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:57:09 PDT

Marks and Spencer will this week see an improvement in quarterly sales overshadowed by

Clements Ribeiro at LFW presentation schedule

Jolanda Smit — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:15:32 PDT

Besides the catwalk schedule, this London Fashion Week will see the debut of the presentation schedule. Clements Ribeiro return to London to showcase their collection in the Portico Rooms at Fashion Week’s new home Somerset House. The presentation schedule

Accessories for men

Jolanda Smit — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:15:20 PDT

After showcasing its accessory collection at Pitti Uomo in Florence, fine accessory label Penrose

Accessory sample sale

Jolanda Smit — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:15:08 PDT

Designer accessories will be up for grabs at the London Accessory Sale & Secret Sample Sale.

Recycle Now urges clothing re-use

Don-Alvin Adegeest — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:45:55 PDT

Billions of pounds worth of wearable clothes and other textiles could be saved from landfill each year if we all reused more and wasted less, according to Oxfam and the Recycle Now campaign, launching this year’s Recycle Week, which runs from 22-28 June.

Intimates supplier sees shares suspended

Don-Alvin Adegeest — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:35:38 PDT

Intimas, a designer and supplier of ladies’ intimate apparel and

A new summer, a new story......

Newsmaster — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:31:46 PDT

Do centuries old traditional craftsmanship skills and the latest modern collection of ladies

June retails sales marginal

Don-Alvin Adegeest — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:29:34 PDT

Retail sales fell in June for the second month in a row after a bumper April, according to the Confederation of Business Industry's (CBI) distributive trades survey released on Wednesday. The balance of retailers reporting a rise in year-on-year sales volumes remained at

Topshop owner inks deal with X Factor creator

Don-Alvin Adegeest — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:19:50 PDT

Topshop owner Sir Philip Green is planning to use celebrities created by Simon Cowell's reality television empire to promote his fashion lines. According tot The Times, Green stated he was "in discussions with the people he works with." Sources have stated the new vehicle would

Hugo Boss management change

Jolanda Smit — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:00:38 PDT

German designer label Hugo Boss announced Mr. Auhagen has been appointed as a member

Ronen Chen to London

Jolanda Smit — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:55:51 PDT

Cult Israeli fashion designer Ronen Chen debuts in London introducing the UK to his

Old Bag Store wins Barclays award

Jolanda Smit — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:43:12 PDT

Enterprising family business The Old Bag Store in the South West has won award for best

Highlights Bread & Butter Berlin

Newsmaster — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:05:42 PDT

As tradition prescribes, the G-Star Fashion Show will be performed several times