What do Next, M&S, Amazon, Debenhams and Asos have in common? Fashion shoppers like their websites. In the case of Amazon and Asos that must be something of a relief because if they’re not scoring well online then they’re simply not scoring. And it must also be pretty gratifying for M&S after all its online…
Is it just me or has the fashion industry’s love of the little black dress (and little black jumpsuit/top/trousers/skirt) gone into overdrive this year? Yes, store windows are also full of sequins but if spangles aren’t your thing, it looks like black’s the way to go. So what’s on offer? Well, the ubiquitous Kendall and…
My wishlists are usually never-to-be-achieved collections of Belstaff, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Céline and the like. But my latest object of desire is a (relatively) affordable dress from Cos. It’s an £89 new-in piece that’s striking in its simplicity, even if it’s not overloaded with hanger appeal. The company lets the metallic sheen (achieved by…
Abercrombie & Fitch’s Hollister brand has unveiled its Holiday 2015 campaign and it’s promising to be more than the usual overdose of snow and Christmas trees. So, what do we get instead? Cody Simpson, and his new Coast House bandmates Corey Harper and Adrian Cota. So far, so un-Christmasy. Does it get any more festive?…
Just spotted a new NPD research report about the French sports shoe market, which made me remember that France may be going through tough times at the moment but let’s not forget, it’s a big, vibrant market. The fact is that sports footwear is on a roll in France, driven by the fashion market (44%…
It’s been a long time coming but the plus-size sector is finally seeing more real fashion launches (rather than product that gives a nod to trends but is more about the sizing than the style). The latest launch is from fast-growing specialist retailer Torrid, with its Insider Collection. This limited edition capsule collection launches today.…
Someone’s bound to complain. Lyst, the aggregated fashion e-commerce platform, has just released its first brand advertising campaign and on the surface it’s, well… provocative. The creative concept takes glossy fashion imagery and contrasts it with provocative headlines, grounded in the platform’s own data insights. Lyst says it’s a “bold, irreverent take on ‘conventional’ high…
John Lewis has confirmed that its Black Friday deals will be bigger than ever this year. What? Wasn’t it John Lewis that warned last January about Black Friday going too far? It certainly was but it seems the company’s new “We Love BF” stance is all about its Never Knowingly Undersold (NKU) commitment that sees…
As Paris struggles to get back to normal, questions are being asked about the prospects for the city’s fashion retail trade this holiday season. While some might say there are more important things to think about, surely the most important thing is to assert the virtue of normality? Analysts are looking to see whether key…
There’s a new Amazon fashion ad campaign out and it seems to be making an impact. Called I Wish I Could Wear, it encourages women to be more fashion adventurous and not necessarily play by the rules. OK, what it’s NOT doing is encouraging women to wear stuff that will make them look ridiculous –…
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