CMA INVESTIGATES SUSTAINABILITY CLAIMS Stephen Sidkin, a partner at London law firm, Fox Williams, has a warning for fashion brands. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is currently investigating the sustainability claims made by fashion businesses in the UK. Earlier this month, the CMA published its advice to the government
TOM DIXON: HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Tom Dixon began his journey into the world of furniture production working in metal welding, leading him to open his first shop, ‘Space’ for which he created one-off, functional pieces of furniture. His first iconic creation was the ‘S Chair’, which has earned its place
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD STEPS UP IN COVID-19 While most luxury fashion labels have had a rough ride throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the same is not entirely true for Vivienne Westwood, the British brand known for introducing punk and new wave into mainstream fashion. For its accounts to 31 December 2020, operating
BRANDLESS ITALIC Let’s start with an easy question. Which of these bags is sold by Prada? a Saffiano Leather Double Bag – RRP £2,500 an Ella Everything Leather Bag – RRP £130 You don’t need to be a seasoned fashionista to answer the question. Obviously, the Saffiano is a Prada
MARCO GOBBETTI RESIGNS FROM BURBERRY The departure of Marco Gobbetti from Burberry caused its share price to tumble by 7.8%, effectively wiping £1 billion off the value of the brand. Gobbetti, who has previously led fashion brands including Céline, Givenchy and Moschino, will take the lead at Salvatore Ferragamo, where
Covid is the Final Nail in the Coffin for Pink Shirtmaker Pink Shirtmaker, the LVMH-owned fashion retailer and founded as Thomas Pink, has seen its last days. Maybe. Founded by 3 Irish brothers in 1984, the brand became popular in the mid- to late-80s as young City professionals were looking