Biba triumphs, The Jimmy Choo man, ASOS sales accelerate, Japan’s department stores slide, Sartorial seniority

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Jimmy Choo Men's high-top trainer in cashmere | Source: T Magazine

Vintage labels find a new life (FT) “‘The original Biba [is] very iconic… It changed the face of fashion and people loved it – it was affordable, easy and sexy. The new Biba has been the most successful launch in the House of Fraser’s history – it’s done way, way better than we’d expected.’” Jimmy Choo to launch men’s shoe collection (Telegraph) “Launching for the autumn/winter 2011 season,

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Portfolio fails, Biba does Topshop, Ethical design, Forever 21 goes to Japan, Stitsh combines retail with cool

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Portfolio cover April 09, courtesy of Portfolio

Conde Nast Shutters Portfolio. Why It Failed (Businessweek) “Conde Nast Portfolio, the very big and glossy bet on a monthly business magazine made by the very big and glossy magazine company touted in its title, was shuttered today.” Biba’s Queen is back in London (Telegraph) “Biba’s creator, Barbara Hulanicki, is back in London with a new range for Topshop.” Ethical fashion design competition

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