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Flannels debuts new Nottingham store
Flannels latest opening is a 15,000 sq ft store in Nottingham, spanning two floors, with the retailer saying it will “bring the best of new luxury to Nottingham’s high street”.
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Peter Do: From Palais de Tokyo to Banana Republic
Huge applause after a poetically tailored and very special morning show from Peter Do, with every fashion critic of note joining in the clapping inside the Palais de Tokyo.
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Halston reboots under veteran retailer Ken Downing's direction
The iconic American sportswear-infused glamour label is attempting another foray into the serious fashion space.
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Pierre Cardin: Time capsule chic
Hang it all, I know you are not meant to like Pierre Cardin anymore, but the brand’s revival show under the late designer’s nephew does have its moments.
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Shanghai Fashion Week unveils Spring/Summer 2024 calendar
Shanghai Fashion Week unveiled on Monday its programming for the Spring/Summer 2024 season.
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In Milan, fashion by day, by night, on the beach and in the rain with The Attico, Bally, Jil Sander and Missoni
With the debut of the very cool label The Attico and Simone Bellotti at Bally, the fourth day of Milan's fashion shows for next summer had plenty of surprises in store, including at Jil Sander and Missoni.
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Kering’s Gucci show gains erased by rare negative recommendation
Days after basking in the glow of the first collection from Gucci’s new designer, Kering SA shares fell back to earth under the weight of a rare sell rating.
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Mr Porter reintroduces Permanent Edit with AW23 drop
Yoox Net-a-Porter’s high-end menswear site Mr Porter has introduced its AW23 collection for its Mr P line, and importantly it includes a relaunched ‘Permanent Edit’.
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Paul & Shark opens major flagship on London's Regent Street
In a further sign of London’s international appeal, Paul&Shark opened its new flagship store at 233 Regent Street on Monday.
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Paige debuts in London with first international boutique
American premium denim and fashion brand Paige has opened its first international retail store with a debut on key London shopping street, the Kings Road in Chelsea.
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Paris promises an intense Fashion Week featuring Marni, Peter Do and the return of Carven
Paris Women's Fashion Week kicks off this Monday in Paris, featuring first-timers Marni and Peter Do, as well as the debuts of Stefano Gallici at Ann Demeulemeester and Louise Trotter at Carven.
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Valentino chairman gives gloomy outlook for luxury industry
The luxury industry’s troubles are mounting, with US department stores struggling and China failing to live up to expectations as a growth motor in the post-pandemic world.
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Giorgio Armani wraps up Milan Fashion Week in style
On Sunday, the Italian designer unveiled a vibrant, luminous collection infused with feeling and emotion in his palazzo in via Borgonuovo, in the heart of Milan, featuring shimmering fabrics, sequins and crystals.
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UK September retail sales fall led by clothing - CBI survey
Retail sales volumes fell in the year to September for a fifth consecutive month, but at a much slower rate than last month, according to the latest monthly CBI Distributive Trades Survey that was released on Monday.
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In Milan, Tod's, MM6, Calcaterra and Sportmax all go minimalist
Sober looks on the Milanese catwalks, with women's collections for next summer focusing on the essentials and a neutral palette, as illustrated by Tod's, MM6, Calcaterra and Sportmax.
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The 'tyranny of thinness' still dominates fashion
Despite claims that the fashion industry is embracing curvier bodies, the data suggests it could be guilty of what one expert calls "fat-washing".
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