Why technology won’t transform every brand’s Fashion Week October 15, 2018 Now that this year’s Fashion Weeks in London, Milan, New York, and Paris have all come to a close, many people are questioning the role of a runway show in today’s age, and whether it could be brought into the twenty-first century. Some brands are embracing the latest technology to satisfy modern consumer demands by making [...]
Can you Brexit-proof your investment portfolio? September 16, 2019 The future of Brexit is unknown, but investors and traders need to be proactive if they are to avoid any sudden shocks. Here’s how you might Brexit-proof your investment portfolio. The UK hasn’t left the EU yet, but Brexit is already wielding its influence over the financial markets. For the past three years, investors and traders [...]
London Fashion Week 2018: Why do brands still hold catwalk shows in a digital age? February 19, 2018 You might be hard-pressed to identify anyone sat on the front row at Mulberry’s spring/summer fashion show last Friday. Once the reserve of top buyers and the fashion press elite, the front row has undergone a revolution in the past decade. Actresses and models sat shoulder to shoulder with a new breed of fashion VIP: [...]
Portland Stone became the building block of London, but does it have a place in modern British architecture? January 7, 2019 There are certain things you stop noticing after a few years in London. The first thing is how busy it is; crowds become the norm. The abominable air quality only becomes apparent when you leave. Another thing is Portland Stone. Chances are, you don’t even know you’re looking at it, but there aren’t many streets [...]
Focus On Covent Garden: The tourist trap turned foodie hotspot also does homes August 31, 2018 Who lives in Covent Garden anyway? To most Londoners, this historic 17th century piazza is synonymous with street performers and burger bars. It’s always been a place to pass through on the way to the theatre, rather than a place to spend much time in or, god forbid, live in. But all that is changing [...]
Burberry has licenced its beauty business to US group Coty April 3, 2017 Burberry is to licence its beauty business to the US group Coty in a new strategic partnership that will bring in around £180m. Coty will pay £130m for the long-term licence to the business, plus about £50m for inventory and other assets. Burberry will then receive ongoing royalty payments from October 2017. Burberry will take [...]
Farfetch signs partnership with Harvey Nichols as £4bn IPO plans move forward March 12, 2018 Luxury ecommerce company Farfetch has signed up for yet another partnership as it charges towards an IPO. Harvey Nichols will become the first department store to be represented on the platform, after the two companies teamed in a move hailed as a “strategic milestone”. It is the latest in a string of partnerships which Farfetch [...]
Binned merger deal boosts Burberry’s share price December 5, 2016 Burberry group's share price is up by two per cent this morning after it emerged the company turned down a merger deal with its US rival. The British fashion chain received an approach from Coach, but binned a deal that valued the company at over $20bn, according to the Financial Times. Read more: Burberry profits fall [...]
Beware the real Beast from the East: Chinese tech giants March 5, 2018 The last week has seen the UK battered by the worst snow we’ve seen in years, thanks to freezing temperatures coming from the east. But cold weather and heavy snow is not the only thing that is making the move from east to west. Chinese tech giants Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu and JD.com have started to [...]
Chanel invests in London tech startup Farfetch February 19, 2018 French fashion house Chanel has bought a stake in London-based fashion retail platform Farfetch, as the two companies plan digital projects together. Chanel is set to introduce an “augmented retail” element to its boutiques with the help of Farfetch. This will include elements of ultra-personalisation, using Farfetch’s digital know-how to give insights on customer preferences. [...]