Wacoal (and Fantasie) brands in the Body Studio at Selfridges
The long-awaited opening of the Body Studio at Selfridges will welcome the Wacoal and Fantasie brands as part of their line-up in the massive 37,000 sq ft Body Studio which will pay host to around 100...
View ArticleCoco de Mer moves into wholesaling launching at Selfridges
Award-winning erotic brand Coco de Mer has closed its first wholesaling deal with Selfridges as it looks to expand the brand globally. Coco de Mer’s continuity collections will launch in Selfridges in...
View ArticleMaison Lejaby pop-up shop opens at Harrods
French lingerie brand Maison Lejaby unveiled today a stylish new section on the first floor of Harrods, featuring bespoke marble work surfaces and bronze rails designed to reflect the style of the...
View Articlecreora® unveils new global campaign
Hyosung, the largest elastane producer in the world, announced a new integrated global brand campaign for creora® which includes new advertising, website and hang tags. The new campaign uses water in...
View ArticleFashion entrepreneur launches ‘My Fashion Business’ training programme
New online video training programme ‘My Fashion Business‘ was created to help fashion entrepreneurs get their brand started, and most important, noticed. Founder Alison Williams says: “The fashion...
View ArticleBusiness Rates Slashed in latest budget (but not til 2017)
The March 2016 budget revealed that hundreds of thousands of small businesses will fall below the new lower limit for rates (no rates at all up to £12,000). The announcement will take 600,000 premises...
View ArticleCommercial landlords vote to save BHS stores
In breaking news, commercial landlords have voted for a deal that will save BHS from administration, and with it thousands of jobs, but which will leave over half of landlords and their investors...
View ArticleChantelle Aeria to be launched exclusively at Selfridges’ Body Studio
Selfridges will unveil today its brand new 37,000ft Body Studio offering lingerie, beachwear, nightwear hosiery and even a wellness cafe. Chantelle is one of the 100+ brands based in the new...
View ArticleInside Selfridges’ new Body Studio
© copyright Matt Writtle 2016. This week Selfridges unveiled the world’s first integrated bodywear department, located in a brand new and unseen compartment inside the iconic Oxford Street store, as...
View ArticleWGSN Mapping the Future of Fashion
IKKO Issey Asalea Robe by Holland Street WGSN Futures Awards are staged by WGSN, the world’s leading trend authority, to recognise innovation and breakthrough talent on a global scale. Judged by an...
View ArticleBravissimo and Ann Summers: Finalists in Retail Week Awards
Two major lingerie players have reached the finalists’ roster in this year’s Retail Week’s Awards. There are a total of 12 retail awards covering all aspects of the retail experience. Bravissimo...
View ArticleGilda & Pearl: Butterfly Mark for Positive Luxury
Gilda & Pearl, luxury lingerie and sleepwear brand, have been awarded the coveted Butterfly Mark (by Positive Luxury) for contributions to British manufacturing and sustainability. Positive Luxury...
View ArticleJohn Lewis recruits for 3rd year running with its JLAB accelerator
Retail giant John Lewis has launched its third annual hunt for promising young retail technology companies – with investment, mentoring and free office space on offer for successful applicants....
View ArticleOlivia von Halle – concession in Printemps this month
Olivia von Halle will open their first concession in Parisian department stores, Printemps this April. Olivia launched her luxury pyjamas range in 2011 at London Fashion Week and was also chosen as...
View ArticleEveryBODY – the campaign (Selfridges)
On the opening of the Body Studio, Selfridges launches EveryBODY, a multi-faceted campaign that will celebrate the beauty and strength of the body and promote the discussion of the hottest topics...
View ArticleLessBounce.com in liquidation
Original online sports bra retailer, LessBounce.com, founded in 2000 has regretfully announced liquidation of the company. The creditors’ meeting is due to be held on 15 April 2016. This e-site boasted...
View ArticleKnicker Locker and Wacoal Europe collaborate on Perfect Bra Fitting Guide
New online shop Knicker Locker specialises in Women’s Lingerie, Swimwear, Nightwear and Menswear, and have teamed up with Wacoal Europe to help women get the support they deserve. The shop’s recently...
View ArticleBoux Avenue Summer ad hits screens
Boux Avenue has announced the launch of its 2016 summer campaign, kicking off with a TV advert that will hit screens today. Showcasing items from the latest collection, the advert was shot in South...
View ArticleVote for Panache’s new Modelled by Role Models campaign
Voting is open following the announcement of the second Modelled by Role Models campaign finalists. After launching the first edition of the digital campaign in 2015 to celebrate inspirational women...
View ArticleLovehoney receives Queen’s Award for International Trade
Lovehoney Lingerie has been honoured with the Queen’s Award for International Trade for outstanding growth in overseas sales over the last three years. The award, described as ‘the highest accolade...
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