Addressing the increasing demand for men’s accessories, Paul Casey has founded dressdifferent.co.uk dedicated to male fashion accessories. Not able to find what he was looking for on the high street, the 24-year-old decided to launch his own online shop offering hip, young bags, hats, belts and wallets. “I don’t think men appreciate how much they…
Read moreToyota’s Scion launches clothing line
Carmaker Toyota’s Scion division has launched a line of sportswear for its youthful drivers. The Scion car models are extremely popular with young, trendsetting individuals. As part of a complete lifestyle offering the company is therefore introducing its new apparel line Release. The collection, designed by New York based designers Blue Davis and Jupiter Desphy…
Read moreDifferent demographics for Coach
Coach is set to thrive in both the luxury and discount markets. The handbag and accessories company believes that its discount business will not affect its status as a purveyor of “accessible luxury”. In the past five quarters same-store sales from outlets outperformed full-price store sales. The company’s top discount outlet in 2005 was at…
Read moreH&M benefits from World Cup
Hennes & Mauritz will introduce a World Cup collection for infants, children, teens and men. The company is thereby benefiting from the World Cup football which kicks off this summer. “We know that many of our customers are interested in both fashion and football and we think that fashion-oriented football supporters should (also) be able…
Read moreSafilo enjoys increased profit
Click:gears can be Eyewear is proving very profitable for Safilo, the Italian luxury eyewear specialist. The company posted a 6.1 percent rise in pre-tax operating profits to €162.4 million, up from €153.0 million the year before. Net profits for the year surged tenfold to €37.5 million, on sales up 9.4 percent to €1.12 billion. Turnover…
Read moreTocca to expand in Europe
Fashion and beauty brand Tocca is to expand its range in Europe. The Italian brand which launched in America , is now expanding in Italy and mainland Europe. Tocca, which is known for its competitive pricing strategy and feminine sensibility, already has 60 retail doors in Italy and is looking towards European countries such as…
Read moreLily Allen launches New Look range
Lily Allen is the latest celebrity joining the designer ranks of fashion collaborations. The Myspace pop queen has launched a range for New Look featuring her prom-style dresses, footwear and jewellery. At a shopping preview invited guests were snapping up Allen’s dresses and graffiti-print, strapless, bubble-hem dress. Further strong sellers were a red, ruffled, prom…
Read moreLouis Vuitton sells Le Tanneur stake
Malletier has sold its stake in the French leather goods company Le Tanneur. Louis Vuitton Malletier’s parent company LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has confirmed that 375,000 Le Tanneur share were sold to investors in December for €3.9 million. The group of investors included Le Tanneur president Hervé Descottes. Vuitton owned just over a quarter…
Read moreLFW: Eley Kishimoto
Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto, the duo behind Eley Kishimoto have been a London Fashion Week fixture since the mid-90s. Known for their masterful prints, their bright designs are showcased on simple shapes stocked everywhere from Liberty to Maria Luisa. Never ones to limit themselves to fashion, they have brought their style to everything from…
Read moreFaCshion shopping event
A selection of creative and diverse designers will be exhibiting their latest collections at FaCshion , the independent fashion shopping event. On 16 and 17 February, FaCshion will take place at The Music Room, coinciding with London Fashion Week 2008. FaCshion anticipate over 2000 visitors promising a fun-filled day out for the fashion conscious individual….
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