Korean ‘Hanbok Wave’ fashion project launched in London London’s Korean Cultural Centre was turned into a fashion catwalk this week with the launch of Hanbok Wave, a project to interpret and transform traditional Korean dress into a modern collection of women’s…
Second-hand fashion startup Gently raises $2 million in funds Gently announced on Monday it has successfully raised $2 million, in a pre-seed funding round composed of more than 20 angel investors and venture capitalists. Gently The investor pool included Jason…
Shopify’s revenue forecast fails to impress, shares fall By Reuters API Shopify Reuters U.S-listed shares of Shopify, which started 2022 as the most valuable Canadian company before losing three-quarters of its value, fell about 8% in extended trading. The technology…
Abercrombie & Fitch to open first Scottish store in Edinburgh Abercrombie & Fitch Savills The former Jack Wills store comprises 6,326 sq ft of retail space for which the US company will pay a rent rising to £171,000 per annum.…
Vince reports 13% sales gain, reveals Rebecca Taylor will close Vince Vince said it plans to shutter its Rebecca Taylor brand, citing “increased headwinds from the range of macroeconomic and pandemic related issues in the industry” – Vince Holdings The…
Puma signs Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah as she moves from Nike If you’re going to sign up an athlete to endorse your running shoes, why not make it the fastest woman alive? Puma The 30-year-old Jamaican joins its roster of…
Exclusive: Lemaire names Laetitia Mergui general manager Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS LemaireFashionNetwork.comChloé‘s regional director for the Asia-Pacific region since mid-2018, will be leading the Parisian house. She is taking over from Catherine Jacquet, who had been head of the company…
Not On The High Street names Leanne Rothwell CEO As it relaunches with a refreshed brand image, Not On The High Street has announced Leanne Rothwell as its new CEO. She steps up from Chief Commercial Officer and replaces Claire…
New Balance to open Tennessee distribution center U.S. sportswear giant New Balance New Balance – Facebook The athletic footwear and apparel manufacturer said it will invest $68.5 million to establish a new distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee. Located in the…
JD Sports powers ahead as core retail business gathers pace JD Sports Reuters Bearing in mind the announcement last month of the sale of a clutch of its premium fashion brands — such as TessutiEmpire“organic retail businesses”. And the performance…
