Lauretta Roberts
Lauretta Roberts is managing director and Editor-in-Chief of The Industry, having acquired the business along with business partner Antony Hawman in July 2015. She is also the former director of brand & propositions of trend forecaster WGSN and a former editor of Drapers magazine.
Giuseppe Zanotti appoints new CEO
Italian luxury footwear label Giuseppe Zanotti has appointed Eugenio Manghi as its new CEO. Manghi replaces Nicola Brandolese who was last week announced
Debenhams unveils new own brand Kley for AW19
Debenhams has launched a new womenswear own brand for AW19 offering “realwear” for women, designed by women. The Kley range comprises “effortless” modern
The Interview: Robert Ettinger, Ettinger
Founded by Gerry Ettinger in 1934 this eponymous, British-made accessorises business is still family owned and proudly celebrating its 85th year. Now run
H&M to trial sale of third-party brands
H&M, the global fast fashion giant, has confirmed it is to trial the sale of third-party brands within its stores. The company advertised
Giorgio Armani to be honoured at The Fashion Awards
Giorgio Armani will receive the Outstanding Achievement Award at The Fashion Awards, organised by the British Fashion Council, in December. The 85-year-old fashion design
French Connection says recovery on track as it continues to reduce...
French Connection said its recovery was still on track as group sales dropped -12.2% on the back of continued store closures. Like-for-like retail
Quinn Harper opens first store on King’s Road
Quinn Harper, a new luxury occasionwear brand for children, will open its first bricks & mortar store on the King’s Road this month,
Mary Quant honoured with Blue Plaque on the King’s Road
Fashion design legend Dame Mary Quant has been honoured with a Blue Plaque to mark the original site of her trailblazing fashion boutique
Psyche unveils dedicated childrenswear website
Renowned fashion retailer Psyche has unveiled a new website dedicated to designer childrenswear, called Children’s Wardrobe. The new site is the brainchild of
Christy Turlington stars in inugural Matchesfashion brand campaign
Supermodel and campaigner Christy Turlington Burns and leading actor Ashton Sanders are the stars of the inaugural brand campaign from British-based luxury fashion and
Mr Porter MD Toby Bateman exits business
Mr Porter managing director Toby Bateman is leaving the YOOX Net-A-Porter Group-owned menswear luxury site, it has been confirmed. Bateman joined the company
The Interview: Henry Holland, founder, House of Holland
Henry Holland and his House of Holland label burst on to the fashion scene in the mid 2000s with its bold, slogan T-shirts