Online fashion retailer Asos has appointed Robert Bready to retail director and board member. In addition, Peter Williams, former chief executive of Selfridges, will become a non-executive director. “They have a different approach (to retail) – they are new, young, different and are pure internet operators,” said Williams, who left Selfridges in 2004. He told…
British brand Aquascutum has named Kim Winser its new president and chief executive. The company, which made its name with rain-repellant wool coats, is expected to make the official announcement today.”The most exciting thing for me is the brand’s potential,” Winser told WWD in an interview. Winser is responsible for turning around Pringle of Scotland…
Ralph Lauren is joining forces with Swiss luxury goods firm Compagnie Financière Richemont to create a jewellery and watch company. The joint venture – Polo Ralph Lauren Watch and Jewellery Co. S.A.R.L. – will be based in Switzerland , where it will design, make and distribute luxury watches and jewellery. Starting prices for watches will…
Jeans specialist Levi Strauss recorded a strong fourth quarter, with net earnings leaping 119 percent to $96 million (£49 million). Revenues gained 4 percent to $1.24 billion. “Our fourth-quarter performance was encouraging, with net revenue growth in each of our three regions,” said John Anderson, the company’s new chief executive. “For the full year, we…
Gucci Group, Burberry and Starbucks are amongst retailers planning to open their first stores in Hungary this year. Other companies that may enter the market include Arcadia Group billionaire Philip Green’s Top Shop, Guess, Claire’s Stores and Body Shop International. Luxury brands are looking for rental property on Budapest’s Andrássy Avenue, home of the State…
The London Spring Summer 08 shows were characterised by a modern romance. Designers mixed the pretty with the edgy to capture a new mood as only the English can do. Giles Deacon showed pretty, floaty dresses with ruffles at the hips while blurry screen prints of floating faces and a pattern of bloodied Bambis added…
Suri Cruise is to become a star in her own right after she was signed as the new face of Baby Gap, according to reports. Actor parents Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes were reportedly offered a lucrative modeling contract by the clothes chain for their 16-month-old daughter to front an upcoming campaign. Suri’s first photo…
London’s glitterati came out in force on Tuesday to attend the annual British Fashion Awards at Lawrence Hall. The accolade of Designer of the Year went to Stella McCartney, dubbed ‘Stellar’ by Hilary Alexander as she is only the 5th woman to win the award in over 20 years. Vivienne Westwood recieved the Outstanding Achievement…
British it-model Agyness Deyn will be facing high street store New Look’s Gold collection designed by Giles Deacon. The collection marks the 4th collaboration between British designer Giles Deacon and New Look, with four capsule ranges hitting the stores each year. Tiered ruffles, pleats and geometric stripes dominate this ‘Gold by Giles’ collection. Agyness modelled…
Biba, the quintessentially British fashion label made popular in the 60s, has found a new stakeholder. Manny Mashouf, chairman and founder of the fashion retailer Bebe, has taken a 60 percent stake, making it an Anglo-American company like Burberry. Biba has been facing a tumultuous season with the departure of creative director Bella Freud after…