The first day of London Fashion Week concluded with an opulent and outrageous show by LFW newcomer Manish Arora. Arora, a couture veteran and an “Manish Arora”
Month: November 2019
Versace meets Nokia
The new Donatella Versace Nokia 7270 will have you ringing your friends in style – all in the name of charity. The purpose of fashion “Versace meets Nokia”
Matthew Williamson preview
If you’ve always wanted to see the season’s clothes before they hit the shop floor, now is your chance. Matthew Williamson, in conjunction with The “Matthew Williamson preview”
Jones Apparel possibly for sale
US-based Jones Apparel Group said that it is contemplating selling the entire company. In a statement, the group said that, contrary to recent reports, it “Jones Apparel possibly for sale”
Richemont sells Old England
Swiss luxury group Richemont is selling its subsidiary Old England to holding company Tercade SA. The group declined to reveal details of the sale but “Richemont sells Old England”
UK retail sales rise in February
British retail sales rose slightly more than expected last month but January’s huge decline was even sharper than previously reported. The Office for National Statistics “UK retail sales rise in February”
Shoppers returning to high street with caution
The latest figures from FootFall show an expected increase in the number of people visiting retail destinations across the UK last week as Valentines Day “Shoppers returning to high street with caution”
Central London sales up in March
Retail sales in Central London were up 5.5% in March on a like-for-like basis, compared to the same period last year when sales had failed “Central London sales up in March”
Hermes has big plans for China
French luxury house Hermès has made it known that it has ambitious plans for the Chinese market. Chief executive Patrick Thomas told shareholders that it “Hermes has big plans for China”
Debenhams public offer continues
The initial public offering of Debenhams, which has been earmarked for May 4, has been priced between 195p and 250p, valuing the company at £1.8bn “Debenhams public offer continues”