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Edit LDN launches National Vintage League collab
The National Vintage League brand has launched a curated and edited collection exclusively on The Edit LDN.
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Patagonia launches campaign to boost ocean health
Thursday is World Oceans Day 2023 and to mark that, Patagonia has launched an international environmental campaign, focused on ocean protection and restoration.
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Strandbags launches 'fashion travel' brand Nere in UK, US
Hot on the heels of Strandbags relaunching its upscale luggage brand Antler, the company is also investing in another key luggage brand it owns, with the launch of Nere in the UK and US after its 2022 ANZ debut.
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H&M names 10 Global Change Award winners, has doubled the prize fund
It’s been a busy few weeks for award winner announcements and on Thursday, H&M Group named the winners of its Global Change Award, its “early-stage innovation challenge seeking bright minds that can transform fashion”.
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Interview: Hamilton + Hare's eight steps to brand-creation success
Celebrating its 10th anniversary next year, upscale menswear business Hamilton & Hare has become a fixture on London’s Chiltern Street.
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Coach rolls out Coachtopia via Selfridges' Worn Again project
Tapestry’s Coach brand is further rolling out its major circularity initiative Coachtopia in the UK with a debut outside of London.
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AZ Factory opens pop-up in Paris
The house founded by Alber Elbaz is opening a pop-up in the Marais district in Paris with a fun, summery vibe, featuring collaborations by its "Amigos".
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Wales Bonner scoops another prize, wins 2023's BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has named Grace Wales Bonner, founder of the Wales Bonner fashion label, as the winner of the 2023 BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund.
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Some ASOS suppliers cut links with e-tailer for now, Frasers raises stake
Some suppliers of online fashion retail giant ASOS are pulling back from supplying the company with goods following the withdrawal of credit insurance for the firm, according to a newspaper report on Wednesday.
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The Independents group (Karla Otto, Bureau Betak) sells stake to TowerBrook Capital Partners, FL Entertainment
The marketing and communication group, consisting of Bureau Betak, Bureau Future, K2, Karla Otto, Lefty, Prodject and The Qode, has announced the arrival of new shareholders and the departure of Cathay Capital.
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Zara-owner Inditex's quarterly profit rises 54% as sale boom continues
Zara owner Inditex on Wednesday posted a 54% rise in first-quarter profit as sales kept pace after a strong 2022, when it outperformed other retailers during a cost of living crisis.
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Weekday goes phygital with The Fabricant via limited-edition drop Artifact 001
With Weekday now being H&M Group’s key youth-focused brand, it’s interesting that the Swedish fashion retail giant has announced a new digital link-up with The Fabricant for the label.
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Jimmy Lion aims to reach 9 million euros in 2023 by focusing on internationalisation, diversification
The sock company closed 2022 with sales of 6.4 million euros. This year, Jimmy Lion plans to strengthen its presence in key markets such as Europe, the United States, and Canada, while expanding its product offerings.
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Marketplaces: A promising strategy to counter inflation's impact
According to a study conducted by Mirakl, marketplaces are thriving with 38% growth, attracting both sellers and customers, while brand websites are lagging behind due to inflation.
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Zara owner Inditex faces margin test
Investors will closely watch Zara owner Inditex's profit margins for any signs of weakness after a stellar series of results confirmed its lead over smaller Swedish rival H&M.
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Casablanca sees buyout and restructure as it positions for further growth
Charaf Tajer’s Casablanca Clothing Ltd business has been acquired by a newly-established company — Casablanca Paris Ltd — in a restructuring process as it sets itself up for further expansion.
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