Architect of the future

Click:fermentation defoamer Have created the architectural features of New Look Oxford Street; Marni’s department stores stand-alone shops in London, Milan, Paris, New York; and Selfridges in Birmingham, the Design Museum celebrates Future System’s creative ethos in true style. From 1 July to 1 November 2009, the museum will host an exhibition curated by Deyan Sudjic.Read moreRead more

Moda Beach splashes out

A new swim and beachwear zone will be launched at Moda this August. Taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on 9 -11 August, various key swimwear and beachwear names have signed up swimwear fair. “Moda Beach offers swim and beachwear brands the opportunity to show their collections at a fashion-led event which can attractRead moreRead more

New 70s denim style by Pepe

Denim label Pepe Jeans is launching two exclusive denim styles for SS09. For men, Pepe Jeans created a versatile denim, which is washed and hand finished in Italy. The fit is slim/regular and is low waisted. Special details include printed shadow contrasts around the pockets and wide stitch detailing. This jean is made of aRead moreRead more

Kids styling event at Harrods

Retail label Replay & Sons represented an exclusive event aimed at families as part of the Harrods Christmas Grotto programme. During the day, which was the official beginning of Christmas time in the department store, children had the chance to meet Santa Claus in his Grotto in the Children’s Designerwear department. Replay & Sons arrangedRead moreRead more

Mango facebook application

Social networks are becoming more and more part of our daily life and users of social networking site Facebook will now have the chance to create their own Mango wardrobe, and win it. In addition to the new application, websurfers will participate in a prize draw of gift cheques. Every fortnight, a prize draw willRead moreRead more

Euro shoppers react differently to recession

Europe’s leading comparison shopping community, Ciao, has published new insight into the impact of the recession on people across Europe – highlighting key differences in the responses from each country. Across the board people said that they were spending more time researching before making a purchase. In the UK, one in five will no longerRead moreRead more

Jimmy Choo launches perfume

Accessories and stiletto brand Jimmy Choo is expanding its shoe and bag emporium by launching a perfume. The company has signed a 12 year licensing agreement with global fragrance producer Inter Parfums SA. A favorite of the fashion set, Inter Parfums also produces fragrances for Lanvin, Burberry, Paul Smith, and Christian Lacroix. “It has alwaysRead moreRead more

John Galliano introduces eyewear

Fashion designer John Galliano launches a sunglasses range, which is produced by Marcolin. The sunwear collection will feature various eccentric styles mixed with Galliano’s love for romance and invocation. With these sunglasses, Galliano wants to transform the face into the inspirational spirit behind shades. For women, Galliano goes back to his Spanish heritage mixed withRead moreRead more

Import clothes see price rise

UK shoppers face spring price rises of clothing following an unprecedented hike in freight rates from China. An estimated 80 per cent of all the clothing and homewares sold on the UK’s high streets is imported from the Far East. However, the cost of shipping goods from Asia has increased sixfold since last February, causingRead moreRead more

Miss Sixty new ad strategy

International denim brand Miss Sixty is launching a strategic ad campaign through maxi billboard posting, bus advertisements, press and web and social network ads. The new SS10 campaign will appear on billboards and buses throughout the UK The wide spread advertising campaign is set to roll out this March and focuses on the company’s coreRead moreRead more