Cheshire & Wain has launched an exclusive Louis Wain collection, which is in homage to eccentric British artist Louis Wain, whose work often depicted cats with vibrant floral backdrops. Brought to life on screen by Benedict Cumberbatch in The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021), Wain captivated hearts with his widely popular anthropomorphic cats, elevating their status from vermin and occasional mousers to the pets we love today. Author H.G. Wells said, "He has made the cat his own. He invented a cat style, a cat society, a whole cat world. English cats that do not look and live like Louis Wain cats are ashamed of themselves."
Posted: 11 July 2024
In less than a few weeks time, contemporary fashion and lifestyle trade show, Scoop will open its doors bringing together the very best designers, fashion buyers and industry experts. Taking place from 14-16 July 2024, the show will see a calibre of Greek designers descending upon at Olympia West with a kaleidoscope of unique collections. This season's edition of Scoop, themed 'Here Comes the Sun', will showcase SS25 designs under the hopeful glow of British sunshine, with fingers crossed for Greek sun-god Helios to make an appearance. Channelling the enchantment of ancient mythology, a host of Greek designers will debut their new collections to buyers
Posted: 9 July 2024
Pure London x JATC, the Festival of Fashion, will open its doors next month from 14 – 16 July 2024 at Olympia Events, showcasing a stunning variety of jewellery, from fashion and statement pieces to semi-precious stones and gold-plated designs. Buyers visiting the Jewellery destination, located in the Grand Hall Gallery, will be able to browse trendsetting suppliers of wholesale fashion and fine jewellery. Both British and international brands will be on show including Keep Out Bracelets, LYHO, LoveRocks, Miss Cicconi, Nouvelle, Reflection, ZSISKA, Annabella Moore, Narratives The Line, and Tutti & Co.
Posted: 4 July 2024
Luna Charles has launched 'entry level' Wholesale Boutique Starter Packages starting from £500.00.
Laura Millner and Emma O'Reilly founder of Luna Charles, say: "We are the founders of Birmingham-based brand Luna Charles. We offer a super-cool, celestial-inspired range of jewellery, handbags and hair accessories, we're all about those 'never want to take off' pieces. We have a fairly large range of products, so we've put together two great wholesale starter packages, one containing some of our best sellers and the other a bridal starter package, to introduce you and your customers to Luna Charles. We're so excited to be focusing on and expanding our wholesale offer across the UK and to be seen in some of the best boutiques in the country."
Posted: 1 July 2024
Harrogate Fashion Week's show dates for summer are 4th-6th August – three days of buying and sourcing new labels. This event has continued to grow, and the August event already has three full halls of classic and contemporary brands, with a fourth hall opening that joins seamlessly to the rest of the show, and gives a new second entrance. Now considered a major player in the fashion trade calendar with the largest collection of womenswear brands under one roof, including footwear and increasingly more accessory brands. Organisers Wendy Adams and Sarah Moody commented that Harrogate is extremely popular and loved by the buyers.
Posted: 27 June 2024
The Original Muck Boot Company commemorates its 25th Anniversary with the resilient community of the Isle of Muck, Scotland. For 25 years, The Original Muck Boot Company has been synonymous with waterproof reliability, crafting footwear designed for life's muckiest challenges.
Honouring its 25th anniversary, The Original Muck Boot Company embarked on a journey to the Isle of Muck to understand what Muck means to the community that lives and works in the muck every day.
These dedicated individuals challenge the elements with an unwavering spirit, relying on each other to sustain their community through crofting, fishing, education, and more.
Posted: 24 June 2024
The Gift Card and Voucher Association (GCVA) has released comprehensive research findings revealing the impressive engagement levels of UK consumers with loyalty schemes.
The survey, conducted over 1,000 UK consumers and insights from 36 GCVA member organisations, highlights that loyalty scheme participation remains robust across all age groups. 94 percent of those aged 66 and over are engaged in at least one scheme, alongside 81 percent of young adults between 18 and 25. Schemes also appeal to those on both high and low incomes, with 96 percent of those with a household income of over £75,000 actively involved in such schemes.
Posted: 24 June 2024
Over half of all clothing thrown away ends up in landfill – that is 53 tonnes of textile waste, which takes up 5 percent of all landfill space. The fashion industry is also responsible for 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emission. So, what can be done to reduce this negative environmental impact?
Sustainability experts from BusinessWaste.co.uk are calling on retailers to implement take-back programs for unwanted clothing to help combat textile waste – just like the current take-back scheme for electricals operating across the UK. An old clothing take-back initiative comes amid growing concerns about the sustainability of current practices in the textile recycling industry, as highlighted by the Textile Recycling Association (TRA).
Posted: 17 June 2024
TheVitality Rankings, the annual index of UK retail centre health released by Newmark Retail'sLondon-based strategic consultancy and analytics team, has revealed that luxury shopping destinations thrived in 2023, with Sloane Street, Chelsea and Knightsbridge rising to the top 10.
The Vitality Rankings of 1,000 UK retail centres analyses a range of relevant factors, including retail unit vacancy rate, the change in vacancy rate, space being adapted for other uses, shopper spend per annum and footfall figures. The rankings have been released since 2014.
Cambridge has regained the top spot for the first time since 2019, the last ranking before the pandemic's impact on the high street, due to the return of tourists, students and shoppers.
Posted: 13 June 2024
ACID has announced the appointment of Laura Newbold Breen as its new Chief Executive Officer.
With a background in IP, Laura will open a new chapter of growth, development, and innovation for ACID.
ACID is dedicated to safeguarding the original work of creators, providing robust support and advocacy to ensure their intellectual property rights are protected. The organisation's approach has been a trailblazer in the IP landscape, establishing it as a trusted ally for designers, IP creators, and entrepreneurs.
Dids Macdonald OBE., ACID's Co-founder said, "I am confident that Laura will bring a wealth of experience and a dynamic vision to ACID. With her impressive experience in intellectual property, including leadership roles in the famous "Trunki" brand, she is well-equipped to build on ACID's legacy."
Posted: 4 June 2024