Articles by Rachel Douglass
Item of the week: the tie dye top
Nov 23, 2022 - Fashion
What it is: The term ‘tie dye’ refers to a range of dying techniques that can be incorporated into a garment to achieve a dynamic dyed finish. The process could involve folding, twisting and crumpling a fabric, before tying it up with string and applying dye. The look was prominent in the 70s as a style that was typically adopted by members of...
River Island marketing director steps down with immediate effect
Nov 22, 2022 - Report
River Island has reportedly announced that its marketing director Jill Gate has stepped down from her position, effective immediately. According to a report by Drapers, Gate has left the fashion retailer to pursue new opportunities elsewhere. She joined the business in December 2020 from Photobox and previously served in senior marketing roles...
Livestream shopping shows promise in UK and US, but expected traction ‘falls short’
Nov 22, 2022 - Business
Livestream shopping refers to video content that allows watchers to view products and purchase them in real time. While the Chinese market is already enjoying a surge in such a shopping format, retailers in the US and the UK are still catching up in implementing the feature. However, according to a report by the Influencer Marketing Factory,...
Haider Ackermann and Fila debut collaboration in Manchester show
Nov 22, 2022 - Fashion
Colombian-born designer Haider Ackermann has unveiled a new collaboration with Italian sportswear giant Fila in a show based in Manchester, UK. The colourful collection saw a range of vivid hues take to the runway, from acid yellows to neon greens, which contrasted the graphic black and white patterns. The event was set in the former railway...
Superdry reportedly seeking investment funds to repay bank debt
Nov 22, 2022 - Business
Superdry is said to have set out seeking funds to repay banks on a loan that is due in January, as it begins to see an impact from the cost-of-living crisis hitting consumers. According to a report by Bloomberg, the London-listed company has been looking into potential new investors to replace an asset-backed facility worth 70 million pounds....
Jen Lee launches AR game to display SS23 collection
Nov 22, 2022 - Business
Taiwanese designer Jen Lee has unveiled a gaming app to showcase her spring/summer 2023, with an added activation that took place at London’s Piccadilly Circus. The game, entitled ‘Love is the Answer’, utilises augmented reality (AR) in a setting dedicated to the brand’s own identity, available through a mobile app that can be downloaded on iOS...
Harlem's Fashion Row CEO launches shopping directory for Black and Latino designers
Nov 22, 2022 - Business
Brandice Daniel, the CEO of Harlem Fashion Row (HFR) and Icon 360, has launched an online shopping directory for Black and Latino designers in keeping with the increased demand for brands in this sector. To launch the directory, entitled ‘HFR & CO’, Daniels partnered with a group of retailers, including Bloomingdale’s, Shopbob and Macy’s, to...
Brunello Cucinelli signs 10-year licensing deal with EssilorLuxottica
Nov 22, 2022 - Business
Italian label Brunello Cucinelli has signed an exclusive 10-year licensing agreement with EssilorLuxottica, which will see the company design, manufacture and distribute eyewear under the ‘Brunello Cucinelli’ brand. The agreement will run from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2032, with the first collection set to drop on the market in the first...
Inter Parfums expects 2023 sales to reach 1.11 billion dollars
Nov 22, 2022 - Report
Inter Parfums has reported that it is expecting its 2023 net sales to hit 1.11 billion dollars as it continues to invest in its business and benefit from the growth of travel retail. In its report, the company stated that the guidance would result in earnings per diluted share of 3.70 dollars, representing an eight percent increase in net sales...
People to relaunch People StyleWatch digitally
Nov 22, 2022 - Business
Entertainment media company People has announced it will be relaunching its People StyleWatch publication through the first-ever digital issue. The new StyleWatch has been revamped for a modern audience, the firm said in a release, offering a collection of around 20 shoppable stories, alongside trends and style inspiration from celebrities and...