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Published September 2, 2025 A new report claims that word of mouth beats paid influencer endorsement for the majority of UK consumers. And it seems purchases driven by influencer endorsements on social media have declined from 54% in 2023 to 50% of British shoppers in 2025. Photo: Pixabay The research was conducted by product experience […]

Published September 2, 2025 Vivere London, the company and label unveiled just over two years ago, has a big new development with new branding launching alongside its AW25 collection. Vivere MD Laura Corrigan-Conway said it’s “more than just a rebrand; it’s a repositioning of Vivere for the next stage of our growth. We’ve built a

Published September 2, 2025 Derek Rose, founder and chairman of the menswear company of the same name, died in late August. He’d taken the helm of the family business from his father in the 1950s and guided it as it grew and went international. Derek Rose The company said he was an early champion of

Published September 2, 2025 British luxury designer brand Lalage Beaumont has just launched its handbags at key high-end London retailer Fortnum & Mason as part of its retail rollout programme. Lalage Beaumont Earlier this summer, the brand opened its newest boutique at the UK Pavilion within Boundless Matro Boutique in Suzhou, China. But its latest

Published September 1, 2025 Primark is planning a major store opening in France, with the fashion/lifestyle retail giant taking a 110,000 sq ft redeveloped space at Hammerson-operated Les 3 Fontaines mall in Cergy. Les 3 Fontaines Completion of the works on the redevelopment, not due until 2027, will be the final phase of repositioning at

Translated by Nicola Mira Published September 1, 2025 Maison Margiela has enriched its brand universe with a project based on art and culture collaborations. For the label owned by Italian group OTB, featuring Glenn Martens as creative director, the project is a way of diversifying while forging closer links with the art world, as many

Published September 1, 2025 Covent Garden, already a major London focus for beauty retailers, is enjoying new activity with two UK debuts, a relocation and an upsize.  Operator Shaftesbury Capital has announced Byredo, Matiere Premiere, Initio Parfums Privés and Parfums de Marly “will be enhancing the iconic destination, solidifying its position as a key beauty

Published September 2, 2025 The United States’ new 15% tariffs on the European Union (EU) just came into force on September 1, and the textile and clothing sector is concerned, hoping that it will be able to amend this agreement with the U.S. to lower the products that will pay tariffs above 15%. This is

By AFP Published September 2, 2025 Ramdane Touhami, a French designer with an international reputation, is the target of a complaint from a former employee alleging moral harassment and undeclared work, AFP learned on Monday from a source close to the case. The manager is the co-founder of L’Officine Universelle Buly. – ARI In the

Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published September 1, 2025 You don’t have to be a big corporation to be relevant in the fashion industry. That is the mantra that seems to guide Oslo Runway since its birth a decade ago. The catwalk — with the Norwegian capital and its rich heritage, culture, and nature as