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Amanda Wakeley unveils collaboration with John Lewis

British designer Amanda Wakeley, known for her ‘clean glam’ eveningwear, is making a foray into the premium contemporary category with an exclusive collaboration with John Lewis Partnership, launching on April 21. The Amanda Wakeley line at John Lewis has been developed in collaboration with the designer and the brand development and licensing...

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Amanda Wakeley launches first rental offering with My Wardrobe HQ

Rental and resale platform My Wardrobe HQ is partnering with British luxury designer Amanda Wakeley to launch her first rental offering in the UK and the platform’s first subscription service for a personal designer wardrobe. My Wardrobe HQ said that the new subscription collaboration with Amanda Wakeley would allow customers to rent more than...

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British label Amanda Wakeley set for liquidation

The eponymous fashion brand of British designer Amanda Wakeley is reportedly set to be liquidated after falling into administration in May 2021. Joint administrators from Smith & Williamson were appointed last year as the brand’s trading was hit hard by the pandemic, in particular its Mayfair store and concessions which were forced to shut in...

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British fashion label Amanda Wakeley falls into administration

British fashion designer Amanda Wakeley’s eponymous label has fallen into administration after failing to find a buyer, becoming the latest casualty of the Covid-19 pandemic. Joint administrators from Smith & Williamson LLP said the company’s trading performance “suffered” due to the pandemic, in particular at its Mayfair store and concessions...