Articles by Rachel Douglass
Malone Souliers names two new creative directors
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British footwear brand Malone Souliers has announced that Coco Fang and Valerio Bava are to become co-creative directors, both stepping up from their positions as senior designers. In light of their appointment, former creative director and founder of the brand Mary Alice Malone will assume the role of chief brand director, and will work closely...
Jacamo establishes partnership with LadBible Group
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Jacamo, a menswear brand under the N Brown Group, has unveiled a new partnership with youth publisher, the LadBible Group. Through the long-term agreement, facilitated by media agency The7Stars, the duo will work together on creating video content and wider campaigns focused on “passions and skills”, with every featured look to be shoppable at...
Metaverse Beauty Week prepares for launch: What to expect
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As if it hasn’t already been said enough, Web3 is really defining the future of retail, driving new innovations and bringing to light fresh ways for brands to engage with their consumers. One of which was Metaverse Fashion Week, a highly hyped up event that took place solely in digital realms, through which brands presented virtual collections,...
BFC outlines new strategy to make fashion a ‘catalyst of change’
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The British Fashion Council (BFC) has unveiled a new strategy that looks to position fashion in the region as a “catalyst of change” and amplify the industry through “responsible growth”. The plan was outlined in a letter to the council’s members and stakeholders from David Pemsel, the BFC’s newest chair who succeeded Stephanie Phair last...
StockX says it halted 30 million dollars worth of fake sneakers last year
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Resale platform StockX has published a new report outlining data surrounding its latest verification advancements, review process and its impact on consumers. Entitled ‘Big Facts: The Verification Report’, the document’s most notable figures come in relation to the amount of products StockX had rejected in the past year, hinting at a shocking...
Mothercare CEO steps down with immediate effect
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Daniel Le Vesconte, the chief executive officer of parenting retailer Mothercare, has stepped down from his position with immediate effect, just five months after joining the company. Le Vesconte, who will also be stepping back from his position as a director of the board, was appointed in early 2023 after Mothercare had initiated an update to...
G-III Apparel Group appoints three new board members
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G-III Apparel Group has announced the appointment of three new members to its board of directors, revealed during its Annual Meeting of Stockholders. President of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), Joyce Brown, is among those announced, bringing to the board over 40 years of experience in public higher education. Brown has additionally...
Carhartt appoints new VP of global merchandising
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American label Carhartt has announced the appointment of Tara Roemke as vice president of global merchandising as it looks towards identifying marketplace opportunities. Reporting to chief brand officer Susan Hennike, Roemke will serve as the general manager of Carhartt’s Men’s and Carhartt Company Gear business, where she will be responsible...
From workers' rights to ending fast fashion: The EU is cracking down on fashion’s malpractices
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In a bid to right the wrongs of past transgressions made by the fashion sector and beyond, European legislators, politicians and committees have begun to crack down on various malpractices carried out by the industry through new bills and regulations, many of which address human rights issues and environmental missteps. The European Parliament...
31 Brands join schedule for Copenhagen Fashion Week SS24
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The lineup for Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) SS24 has been unveiled, with 31 brands set to take to the event after being approved via the organisation’s strict screening process against 18 Minimum Standards. As part of the fashion week, set to take place between August 7 and 11, a range of new designers will take part in the CPHFW NewTalent...