Shanghai tailors keep qipao dress tradition alive By AFP Zhou Zhuguang surveys his Shanghai workshop and rows of workers meticulously stitching high-collared Chinese dresses known as qipao, some of which sell for nearly $5,000. Photo: Shutterstock “It’s a highly skilled…
EU antitrust authority investigates several fashion labels Translated by Nicola Mira The news has slipped virtually under the radar, but it might herald serious consequences for some fashion labels. On May 17, the European Commission carried out a series of…
Foot Locker to focus more on Adidas as Nike lowers presence By Reuters API Foot LockerAdidasNike Foot Locker’s tie-up with Adidas will involve increased product allocations and shared marketing spend, the retailer said on Thursday – Reuters Nike, which is…
Allbirds reports record-breaking Q4 revenues, 2021 sales surge 27% Allbirds For the 12 months ending December 31, Allbirds saw revenues climb 27% toto $277.5 million compared to 2020, or 43% compared to 2019 – Allbirds San Francisco-based Allbirds said fourth-quarter…
Shein fundraising round suggests $100bn value for fast-fashion giant Fast-expanding Chinese fashion e-tailer Shein Shein That would be double the value placed on it as recently as early 2021. The new valuation is according to Bloomberg, which referenced “people familiar…
JD Sports ends long-running Footasylum saga, sells to Germany’s Aurelius JD SportsFootasylum Photo: Sandra Halliday – DR The sale was forced on it by the Competition and Markets Authority following its decision to prohibit JD JD said it has “cooperated…
A solid number of attendees and an optimistic atmosphere marks Momad’s latest edition Translated by Roberta HERRERA The crowds and queues of professionals returned to MomadIfema The inside of Ifema’s Pavilion 8, which hosted the latest edition of Momad –…
Under Armour flags hit to margins, supplies due to COVID-19 disruptions By Reuters Under ArmourShares fell 8.1% to $18.40 as the company flagged reductions to its spring and summer order book due to supply constraints. Photo: Under Armour Product availability…
Nicole Miller secures majority investment from Gordon Brothers Nicole Miller Gordon Brothers make majority investment in Nicole Miller. – Facebook: Nicole Miller Gordon Brothers, who has been actively investing in brands since 2003, partners with leading companies to help revive…
John Lewis, Fast Retailing make big donations to Ukraine aid groups Companies around the world continue to offer support to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine with John Lewis Photo: Katie Godowski/Pexels Chair Sharon She added that “we all share a common…
