Irish manufacturing has grown at its slowest pace since August 2005 last month, according to Irish Unison. The NBC Purchasing Managers’ Index came in at 51.6 for November, down from 53.2 in October but just above the 50 mark which separates growth from contraction. In the survey, a number of firms stated that marketing campaigns…
As Milan Fashion Week gets underway, Matteo Marzotto, a member of the Italian textiles dynasty, has announced his acquisition of Vionnet, one of the most influential names in French fashion. The first collection under the new ownership will be presented in June and includes both ready-to-wear and accessories. It will be designed by Rodolfo Paglialunga…
Narciso Rodriguez’s Fall show marked his return to New York Fashion Week, where he hadn’t been on the schedule since 2005. It was also his first presentation since he parted with Liz Caliborne last October. Still, it was more subdued then expected. Click Here: New Zealand Rugby Shop
Directional fashion label Felder Felder will be guest speakers during May’s Fashion Business Club (FBC), who’s board includes Vogue.com’s editor Dolly Jones. FBC launched in 2006 and is a business-focused members club, created on the basis of bringing bright-minded fashion professionals together six times a year at an informal venue to listen to inspiring speakers,…
Esprit Holdings Limited today announced that Mr. Ronald van der Vis (41) will join Esprit on June 22, 2009 and will be appointed as Executive Director on June 22, 2009. Following a transition period, Mr. Van der Vis will be appointed as Group CEO on or before November 1, 2009. In his future role as…
Harvey Nichols is to trial selling fashion online later this year. The luxury retailer, which this year expects profits to fall 40 per cent, will develop its online presence as a support function to its stores by offering commoditised fashion and accessories. Harvey Nichols chief executive Joseph Wan told Retail Week the plan to develop…
To design the show space for London Fashion Week, the British Fashion Council (BFC) appointed production company Bacchus. Bacchus Studio’s expertise lies in the design and production of fashion, music and luxury brand events both in the UK and internationally. The Company has worked on projects for designers such as Christian Lacroix, Thierry Mugler, and…
New figures from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index show that UK shoppers spent £22.9 billion online in the first six months of 2009. Online spending has proven to be more resilient than spending on the high street, with year on year sales for the month of June rising by 12.3%. However, the Index reveals…
The news circulating the fashion dailies and online press is that French fashion house Christian Lacroix may be rescued from bankruptcy. The couture-led luxury label, which entered administration last month is rumoured to have received a bail-out bid by restructuring firm Bernard Krief Consultants, cited Vogue.com on Tuesday. Christian Lacroix showed a reduced collection at…
Cath Kidston, the nostalgic clothes and homeware designer, is seeking a new majority owner for her eponymous company which is thought to be worth up to £75m. The company wants to raise fresh investment to back a roll out of stores in the Far East.Kidston, who launched her company in 1993, is seeking to open…