Reflecting on 12 months of change.
We have all had to adapt and accept change as normal during times that continue to hold uncertainty. As a reminder of some of the changes you have experienced in the last 12 months . Do you remember thinking it…
Good News Monday.
A new month and good news. ASOS is ready to purchase four of the iconic brands from The Arcadia Group. Top Shop, Top Man, Miss Selfridge and HIIT .
Which will make the quickest bounce back? Beauty or Fashion?
In 2020 the global sales of beauty products apparently increased substantially to the previous year. Quite something during a pandemic. The increase in sales was stronger for hair, skin, and personal care a trend that is set to continue. Well,…
Wishing Everyone a Happy, Healthy and Bright 2021.
2020 will be remembered for Covid 19 ; a year of significant pain and challenges. An extremely tragic year with too many lives lost and one that has caused economic devastation globally. 2020 kept us apart form many of…
The Fashion 2021 New Year Ahead
There is a theory that when we are in recession or going through difficult economic times hemlines drop and when times are good the hemline rises. Well 2021 sees the return of the micro mini. So what does that tell us? …
Made Redundant?
What to do? Firstly. Be kind to yourself. Don’t take your redundancy personally. We are in a pandemic and employers are having to make very difficult decisions. Even if you were expecting this and you were fortunate to receive a…
You don’t want to miss this one….
An exhibition about to re open on Thursday 27th. Kyoto to Catwalk at the V & A Museum London. The history of the Kimono from the 17th to the 21st. A fascinating must see and guaranteed to influence designers for…
This is now The Essential Accessory.
Fashion or Sport for this season and next. Yes, the Face Mask or Covering. Whether you are travelling to work, visiting an art gallery or museum or your local supermarket , it is now The Essential Accessory. Will fashion and…
Drapers Footwear Awards
Congratulations to Drapers for organizing their first virtual footwear award ceremony. Many congratulations to the winners, the highly commended and all the nominees for the different categories. All of which you can read about via Drapers.