The British Fashion Council (BFC) is planning to launch the Institute of Positive Fashion (IPF). Through the IPF, BFC is aiming to create an industry blueprint by bringing together expertise from different areas to help brands in the industry navigate an often confusing to understand topic and kick-start a much-need comprehensive step-change.Pic: BFCThe BFC recognises that the fashion industry engages consumers daily, and whilst it is often seen as forward thinking, it also appreciates that thro

American lifestyle brand and retailer Cole Haan is teaming up with Rodarte for its latest collaboration. In this collaboration, Laura and Kate Mulleavy—the sister duo behind the whimsical high fashion brand—have put their signature touch on shoes and handbags in Cole Haan’s Grand Ambition collection.“The ethos of Cole Haan speaks to everything that we do. When you’re designing it’s always about innovating and trying to think outside of the box to create something new and create a dream that you

Luxury British multi-brand retailer Flannels has opened an 18,000 square foot flagship boutique and concept space on London’s Oxford Street.The new 10 million pound London flagship is the retailer’s 45th location in the UK and introduces a new design concept created by Italian studio Pconp, who have previously designed spaces for Gucci and Tom Ford, in partnership with artist Riccardo Previdi.Inspired by the spirit of contemporary fashion and artistic references including Odillon Redon’s paintin

For Q2 of fiscal 2020 ending August 3, 2019, Guess, Inc's revenue increased 5.8 per cent to $683 million compared to $645.9 million in prior-year quarter. In constant currency, net revenue increased by 8.8 per cent. Total net revenue for first 6 months of fiscal 2020 increased 4.5 per cent to $1.22 billion compared to $1.17 billion in same prior-year period.Pic: GuessThe Americasrevenues of Guess increased 0.9 per cent in US dollars and 1.2 per cent in constant currency in the second quarter

The Good Fashion Fund was launched yesterday, spearheading systemic change in the apparel and footwear supply chain by investing in the implementation of innovative technologies in India, Bangladesh and Vietnam. Initiated by Fashion for Good, the Fund is a collaboration between C&A Foundation, Hong Kong based The Mills Fabrica and FOUNT.The Good Fashion Fund will be officially announced at the Hong Kong Fashion Summit by C&A Foundation Board Director Albert Brenninkmeijer and Fund Direct

Womenswear designer Maggie Williams and Fashion Design graduate of the Edinburg College of Art has won first prize in the Redress Design Awards 2019 on Thursday. The finale show and award ceremony were organized during the Centrestage fashion trade fair currently taking place in Hong Kong. Redress was launched in 2011 and is a global sustainable fashion design competition, open to designers worldwide. Among the ten finalists were designers from Spain, Israel, Germany, Hong Kong and Australia. Wi

Consolidated net sales of Express, Inc, a leading fashion apparel retailer, decreased 4 per cent to $472.7 million in Q2 2019 from $493.6 million in Q2 2018. The comparable sales were down 6 per cent in the second quarter of 2019. The results, which cover the thirteen weeks ending August 3, 2019, are compared to the thirteen weeks ending August 4, 2018.Pic: ExpressThe comparablesales of the company, which includes both Express stores and e-commerce, decreased 7 per cent compared to the second qu

Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) and Le Tote have signed anto acquire Lord + Taylor. HBC is a retailer focused on driving the performance of high quality stores and their omni-channel platforms and unlocking the value of real estate holdings. Le Tote is a fashion subscription service that lets women rent clothing and accessories for a flat monthly fee.Pic: HBCLe Tote’s proprietary technology, data, and innovation combined with Lord + Taylor’s traditional store footprint, e-commerce presence and mercha

Known as original source of tall jeans, fashion retailer Long Tall Sally has teamed up with The Lycra Company to develop a jean that not only offers great fit for tall women but also exceptional shape retention wash after wash. Sourced from Calik, one of world's finest denim mills, the new ultra stretch jean is produced with Lycra dualFX technology.The ultra stretch jean is available in up to six washes and two styles: slim, bootcut and skinny from September 2, 2019 at Long Tall Sally's

The fourth edition of Centrestage, Asia’s premier fashion event, to be held from September 4-7, 2019, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), will feature close to 100 local fashion brands. In addition, more than 40 exciting events will be presented as part of Centrestage 2019, including over 20 fashion shows and parades.Organised by the Hong KongDevelopment Council (HKTDC), the event has “Future Tribes” as its central theme with three distinct zones − Iconic, Allure and Metro