The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
J. Crew Is Going Global on Net-A-Porter (Stylelist)
"Now, the classic American outfitter, currently available only in North America and Japan, has entered into an agreement with Net-A-Porter to be sold globally starting in May."
Nordstrom's Profit More Than Doubles (WSJ)
"Upscale department-store chain Nordstrom Inc. reported a 152 percent increase in profits during the quarter ended Jan. 30, underscoring how its strategy of expanding price points and carrying more exclusive merchandise is leading to more full-priced selling."
Britain a cut above the rest (Telegraph)
"The creativity of these highly inspirational designers [generates] consistent demand via regular showcasing of new trends and design styles. Without this talent there would simply be no thriving high street, no £46bn sector and far fewer jobs."
Liberty's designer open call event (FT)
"The Liberty Best of British Open Call, an initiative launched last April by the store's buying director... involves designers showing their wares to Liberty's textile, furniture and fashion buyers."
Christopher Kane updates the little black dress at LFW (Independent)
"When Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel created the little black dress in the Twenties, she could hardly have foreseen the sexy leather and lace versions which graced London Fashion Week."
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