Princess Beatrice wears floral dress that’s ‘so flattering’ – and ASOS alternative is £30 | Royal | News

Princess Beatrice attended a glamorous event with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi at the Broadwick Soho Hotel, in London. The event celebrated the success of nutraceutical expert Gabriela Peacock’s best-selling second book, “Two Weeks to A Younger You”, and the relaunch of her Longevity Range. For the occasion, Princess Beatrice donned a floral dress from … Read more

Central’s search for new Selfridges partner goes on, reportedly in talks with possible buyers

Middle Eastern and Chinese investors are reportedly eyeing a Selfridges stake as Thailand-based Central Group continues to seek an owner-partner to replace failed co-owner Signa. Selfridges Central is aiming for a partner to buy out Signa’s remaining holding and The Times reported that it’s talking to several sovereign wealth funds and other deep-pocketed potential buyers.  … Read more

Harvey Nichols names Alexander McQueen exec Goddard as its new CEO

Harvey Nichols has faced tough conditions in recent years but it’s now hoping for a better time ahead with the announcement of a new CEO. Julia Goddard, new Harvey Nichols CEO Julia Goddard is its new top executive and will take up the reins in June, as well as joining the board, moving from Kering’s … Read more

Frame names Amelia Gray as new brand face

Californian fashion brand Frame has named American model and television personality Amelia Gray as the new face of its latest campaign series.  Frame names Amelia Gray as new face of the brand. – Frame As part of the campaign, captured by Erik Torstensson, co-founder and chief creative officer of Frame, Gray, a familiar face in … Read more

Reselfridges accessories concept rolled out to all Selfridges branches

Selfridges is deepening its circularity commitment with the Reselfridges concept for accessories now available across all of its UK stores (London, Birmingham, and two in Manchester). Selfridges The concept has been available in the London flagship for some time but its space there has now been expanded and covers 1,000 sq ft, three times its … Read more

British luxury streetwear Represent lands in Los Angeles

Founded in 2014 by brothers George and Michael Eaton, British men’s streetwear brand Represent is enjoying astonishing international success these days. Present in the U.S., the Middle East and across Europe through 150 stockists, Represent is now counting on expansion in the U.S. market, which now accounts for over 20% of its sales. Focused on … Read more

Thai investor plans to buy Signa Brands including Selfridges

By Bloomberg Published Apr 1, 2024 Thailand’s Central Group plans to buy upscale brands from Signa Retail Luxury Holding, including Selfridges in London, Germany’s KaDeWe Group and Switzerland’s Globus, according a report by Business Insider.  Bloomberg Central Group is in talks with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund about Selfridges, according to the report. The Thai … Read more

Kurt Geiger opens Galeries Lafayette pop-up as outperformance continues

Kurt Geiger has opened a pop-up in key Paris department store Galeries Lafayette with a residency that runs until 15 April. A tunnel from the storefront’s door leads shoppers into the colourful world of the British footwear and accessories brand — featuring its SS24 campaign starring Adwoa Aboah.  And Kurt Geiger’s “colourful DNA” surrounds the … Read more

Meet the designer who’s making sportswear cool for the rest of us

By Bloomberg Published Mar 23, 2024 A constellation of celebrities and pop stars sat in the front row in February as fashion brand Labrum showed off its latest collection inside London’s Tate Britain museum. See catwalkLabrum London – Fall-Winter2024 – 2025 – Womenswear – Royaume-Uni – Londres – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight But it was a rugby player who led … Read more

66°North names ex-Saks Potts CEO as new strategy chief

Icelandic outdoor brand 66°North is ramping up its expansion plans and a big part of this will be its new Strategy and Business Development Director, Josefine Laigaard. Josefine Laigaard She’s joined the business with immediate effect and will be a key player in its plan to become “the first truly global Icelandic brand”.  The company … Read more