Articles by Rachel Douglass
AW26/27: ‘Transformative Teal’ named colour of the year by WGSN and Coloro
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While all eyes are turned to the ongoing SS25 fashion week season, trend forecaster WGSN and its colour-focused sister company Coloro are already looking ahead to AW26/27. The duo have released their five key colours for the period, among them Colour of the Year, announced to be ‘Transformative Teal’. The selection was based on the overarching...
LVMH Prize winners named as Hodakova, Standing Ground and Duran Lantink
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The recipients of the LVMH Prize 2024 were revealed today, and with their announcement comes historic wins for a certain region. Upcycling brand Hodakova was initially the first Swedish brand to have been selected as one of the eight finalists for the prestigious prize. Now, the brand’s designer and founder Ellen Hodakova Larsson has ultimately...
Mountain Warehouse plans 50 store openings next year
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Outdoor retailer Mountain Warehouse is set to open 50 new stores next year as it continues pursuing its UK and international expansion strategy. The news was confirmed to The Times, where it was stated that the 50 new locations will be situated globally. The new stores will include 21 locations in the UK, including a resizing of its Covent...
French Connection plans store openings amid new Very deal
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French Connection is growing its reach both online and in the retail world. The British retailer has secured a new deal with e-commerce platform Very, on which it is set to launch as part of a continued UK expansion. The company is also preparing to open “four to five” stores by the end of 2024, adding to its current 19-strong retail network in...
SMCP secures distribution deals in Philippines and Indonesia
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SMCP has announced the signing of two new distribution deals in the Philippines and Indonesia, countries the company said were “key drivers of development and influence, with strong economic growth and a flourishing middle class”. SSI Group will take over the distribution of SMCP brands in the Philippines, while Map Group will oversee...
Superdry and Next partner on kidswear licence
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Superdry has secured a new licensing agreement with British retailer Next that will see the launch of the brand’s first kidswear collection. The line is to become available via Next’s own e-commerce platform and in select stores, according to Drapers, which initially reported the news. As part of the deal, Next will manufacture and distribute a...
Rakuten FWT: International brands find a home in Japan, local names prepare for Paris
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While New York Fashion Week began to take over the US city, on the opposite side of the globe Tokyo was already well in the midst of its own fashion frenzy as Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo (FWT) held its SS25 season. The event, hosted by Japan Fashion Week Organisation (JFWO), welcomed a total of 33 brands across its six day span, wrapping up on...
New York’s fashion industry is yet to recover, but what can be done to save it?
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New York Fashion Week (NYFW) SS25 remains ongoing, and while previously cloaked in the shadows of its European counterparts, the increased presence of celebrity front-rowers and the inclusion of brands once dedicated to Paris or Milan could signal a return to its original status. The city’s wider industry has also been undergoing a revival after...
Centrestage Hong Kong returns in full force, this time with a British twist
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Hong Kong once again played host to the high-energy trade show Centrestage last week, where, despite the looming threat of Typhoon Yagi, a positive international turnout highlighted why the region deserves its place as a strong international fashion player. The fair itself, now in its ninth edition, spanned September 4 to 7, cutting short on the...
Redress Design Awards 2024: The past, present and future of the circular design initiative
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The 14th annual edition of the Redress Design Awards were held today, during the ongoing Centrestage Hong Kong trade show, where a slew of new designers showcased collections made under the guidance of the educational NGO. Despite being rescheduled one day later due to the emergence of Typhoon Yagi, the event still drew in a sizable crowd made...