Articles by Rachel Douglass
Etro launches made-to-measure service
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Italian fashion label Etro has launched a new made-to-measure service for its menswear offering, dubbed ‘Etro Unique’. The concept is at the core of the brand’s recently opened store in Milan, located at Via Monte Napoleone 5, as revealed in a press release. The location marks the brand’s first retail space dedicated to solely men’s tailoring...
Fashonphile secures assets of pre-owned luxury distributor
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Resale platform Fashionphile has said it has purchased the assets of Montreal-based Two Authenticators Inc. (2a), a wholesale distributor of authenticated, pre-owned luxury goods. As part of the deal, co-founder and CEO of 2a, Fred Mannella, will join Fashionphile as senior vice president of wholesale, and will report to the platform’s own...
Frasers Group puts two kidswear brands into administration
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Just over a year on from its acquisition of the two brands, Frasers Group has reportedly put both Kids Cavern and Base Childrenswear into administration. Mike Ashley’s fashion retail conglomerate purchased the labels from JD Sports back in December 2022, in a deal that also included 12 other brands amounting to 47.5 million pounds. However, the...
N Brown reportedly set to cut 35 jobs amid transformation strategy
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British fashion conglomerate N Brown Group is said to be preparing to cut a number of roles at its head office in Manchester amid its ongoing transformation programme. While an exact figure could not be confirmed, it is believed that around 35 jobs are at risk of redundancy, according to Drapers, which initially reported the news. Commenting on...
Kering and Saudi Arabia reportedly eyeing Selfridges stake
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Following the breakdown of one of Selfridges’ two owners, various parties have reportedly been circling the British department store chain for a potential stake purchase. Gucci parent company Kering and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) are understood to be mulling the acquisition of a stake in the luxury retailer, according to the...
Courrèges’ Nicolas Di Felice named next guest designer at Jean Paul Gaultier
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Nicolas Di Felice, the creative director of French luxury label Courrèges, has been announced as the next guest couturier of Jean Paul Gaultier. As such, Di Felice will oversee the design and preparation for the brand’s upcoming Haute Couture Week collection, which is scheduled to take place in Paris from June 24 to 27, according to WWD....
Rakuten FWT street style defined by black ties and sporty eveningwear
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Japan’s clothing style is well known for its contemporary and unconventional forms, often mixing western garments (or yōfuku) with traditional and heritage elements to create an aesthetic that is truly unique to the country. This could be seen on the streets of the rising fashion capital Tokyo, which last week was abuzz with its ongoing fashion...
Dystopian opulence or a literal garden: Met Gala 2024 predictions
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‘The Garden of Time’ is this year’s Met Gala dress code, a reference to a short story of the same name, in which author J. G. Ballard explores the endless cycle of destruction and creation made by humanity. The novel follows the life of Count Axel and his wife who reside in a decadent villa surrounded by a blossoming garden. Once cut, each...
‘Brandy Hellville’: What to know about HBO’s new upcoming documentary on Brandy Melville
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There has been a rise in exposé documentaries over recent years attempting to dismantle and unveil the often harsh realities of leading brands in the fashion industry. These are nothing new, yet, when one is announced, it inevitably gets people talking, building anticipation for what issues could possibly be unravelled and unpacked under the...
Next Beauty CEO reportedly exits
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The chief executive officer of Next Beauty, Amanda Scott, is understood to have stepped down from the role in pursuit of other opportunities. Her departure comes nearly five years on from her initial appointment at the British retail giant, during which time she was credited with overseeing the company’s first steps into the beauty realm. In...