Tom Shearsmith
Tom Shearsmith is a News & Features Writer at TheIndustry.fashion, joining the company in January 2019. Tom also produces the podcasts for TheIndustry.fashion
#FurFreeBritain campaigners target House of Fraser at shareholders meeting
Campaigners from the #FurFreeBritain alliance have urged attendees of House of Fraser parent Sports Direct's shareholders meeting to reinstate the department store’s fur-free policy.
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Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group urges Government to help high streets
Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group is calling on the Government to step up and help combat high levels of business rates, which it believes are...
London Fashion Week Men’s 2020 announces collaboration and highlights
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced that all shows at the 15th edition of London Fashion Week Men’s (LFWM) within the BFC Show...
Balmain names Jean-Jacques Guével as new CEO
Balmain has announced the appointment of Jean-Jacques Guével as its new CEO, starting 1 February 2020.
Guével has spent the last three years as CEO...
ALEXACHUNG continues partnership with Barbour into 2020
After a successful partnership, ALEXACHUNG are to continue their collaboration with heritage brand Barbour, releasing a SS20 Collection.
The collaboration is the first Spring/Summer collection...
UK’s first genderfluid fashion store opens in London
Dubbed “the UK’s first genderfluid fashion store”, VERV opens its doors to customers in London today in Cambridge Heath.
The store stocks a variety of...
H&M Outlet to open store in Gloucester Quays Outlet Centre
Retail outlet centre Gloucester Quays has revealed the latest name due to open at the waterside retail and leisure centre is H&M, who is...
COS dips into fashion rental market in China
As consumers across the globe are turning to rental models as a means of mixing up their wardrobes, H&M Group's COS is rolling out...
Androgynous fashion brand Dylan Joel launches online store
Dylan Joel has today launched an online store, with a large focus on androgynous-wear, involving elements of womenswear and menswear to creates a wide...
Tiffany & Co. appoints former Barneys CEO as Chief Brand Officer
Former Barneys New York Chief Executive Daniella Vitale has been appointed Chief Brand Officer of jeweller Tiffany & Co.
According to a statement from the...
Swarovski collaborates with Diesel for Christmas 2019 collection
Diesel’s Christmas 2019 collection has officially launched, featuring a darkly glamorous tone and showcasing its new womenswear on offer, after teaming up with Swarovski.
Known...
Done London launches TfL collection NSEW
Done London, a Lewisham-based clothing company today launches a new collection, NSEW, a range of apparel adorned with different Transport for London (TfL) directions...
Burberry launches 2019 festive campaign “What Is Love?”
Burberry has assembled a cast of global talent to celebrate the notion of togetherness, union, hope and love for Christmas in a campaign conceived...
HRH The Princess Royal visits British duffle coat brand Gloverall
HRH The Princess Royal visited British duffle coat brand Gloverall this week, in her role as President of the UK Fashion & Textile Association...
Textile manufacturer AW Hainsworth supports emerging university talent
British textile manufacturers AW Hainsworth announces its proud support of emerging fashion talent, having worked closely with UK Universities and their students since launching...
Vivienne Westwood closes stores and headquarters for Global Climate Strike
Vivienne Westwood will close its London headquarters and stores across the UK – as well as offices and flagship stores in Paris, Milan, New...
Fashion Scout “Ones To Watch Award” for London Fashion Week SS20...
Fashion Scout, an international showcase for fashion pioneers, has announced the four winners of the Fashion Scout "Ones To Watch Award" for London Fashion Week...
Gap to close York city centre store
Global fashion giant Gap is to close its city centre store in York, posting signs in its Davygate shop’s windows, stating: "All stock reduced!...
Fashion Scout announces winner of SS20 Merit Award
The international showcase for fashion pioneers Fashion Scout has announced the London-based eponymous brand Wen Pan as the winner of the SS20 Merit Award.
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SilkFred study reveals 40% of Brits buy 6+ items for every...
Online retailer SilkFred has conducted a study into the habits of Brits in relation to behavioural habits when travelling abroad for holidays.
The study of...