Articles by Rachel Douglass
‘Made in China’ exhibition dismantles negative connotations, puts crafts to forefront
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A new exhibition at the Wereldmuseum Rotterdam, in the south of the Netherlands, has put to question our preconceived notions of the term ‘Made in China’, aptly the name of the exhibition. This comes particularly in the face of globally renowned designers that are becoming ever-prominent on the fashion landscape, and therefore serve as the...
Mulberry non-exec announces departure
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Luxury label Mulberry has announced that its long-time non-executive director, Julie Gilhart, will not be seeking re-election at the next annual general meeting. As such, Gilhart, who has come to the end of her current term, has opted to stand down as a director following the conclusion of the meeting. In a regulatory filing, chairman of...
Unilever sells Russian business
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Unilever has announced the sale of its Russian business following mounting pressure on the cosmetics and personal care giant. The move was revealed in a statement from group’s CEO Hein Schumacher, who said that the subsidiary was offloaded to Arnest Group, a Russian manufacturer of perfume, cosmetics and household products. The sale will include...
International fashion fairs Modefabriek and Seek to get makeovers
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In the ever-changing landscape of fashion trade shows, it has seemingly become imperative to continuously adapt to the rapidly changing needs of buyers and brands, as already evidenced in recent mergers and evolving setups of international fairs. The same is to remain true for the upcoming trade show season, when it will be possible to see new...
Inditex launches venture capital for tech and sustainable startups
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Spanish fashion giant Inditex has announced the launch of a new venture capital as part of efforts to finance textile innovations and advance its own sustainability goals. The Zara parent company has assigned the management of the investment mechanism to venture capital firm Mundi Ventures, which is currently overseen by its founder Javier...
Taipei Fashion Week to champion collaboration, emerging names and Pierre Cardin
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This edition of Taipei Fashion Week is set to continue its mission of “integrating global vision with local culture”, as evidenced by the season’s inclusion of international names and its emphasis on local emerging names. Spanning October 17 to October 21, the main event this year follows the concept ‘Taiwan Type Fashion Illustration’, which has...
What to know about the return of the Victoria’s Secret runway
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“We’ve read the comments and heard you,” a post on Victoria’s Secret Instagram page read back in May, announcing the return of the lingerie brand’s infamous fashion show. Hype surrounding the show has only seemed to heighten in the months leading up to it, particularly with the promise of a refreshed take on the event, which had previously been...
White Stuff to open first airport store in London Gatwick
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British retailer White Stuff is preparing to open its first airport store in London Gatwick, where it will put an emphasis on travel-inspired goods. Set to open in late November, it will be the first store of the brand to be located within an airport and will further build on a wider retail expansion plan that has already been fuelled by a...
Black Dandyism to take centre stage at Met Gala 2025
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Vogue and the Metropolitan Museum of Art have revealed the theme for the next Met Gala and The Costume Institute’s associated spring 2025 exhibition, ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’. The gala will take place at its usual time slot, the first Monday of May, this time landing on May 5. Star-studded attendees of the event will be asked to...
End Clothing taken over by Apollo as part of recapitalisation plans
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End Clothing has switched hands as part of an agreement by the retailer’s lenders and shareholders to recapitalise the business. It has been reported that private equity firm Apollo has taken over the company as End Clothing looks to reduce its debt. This is according to Drapers, to which End Clothing’s chief executive officer, Parker Gunderson,...