Ethical fashion brand People Tree is collaborating with designer Simeon Farrar and his quirky slogan T-shirt label Black Score on a capsule collection. The range of playful political t-shirts and sweatshirts features sketches of animals with cheeky captions such as ‘Putting the ‘Kind’ in Mankind’ and ‘Didn’t need the icecaps anyway, douchebag’ and has been created to make people look twice. Commenting on the collaboration, Farrar said: “I’d heard of People Tree for a long time and I really

Ted Baker had a pleasant trading session as its shares gained over 5 percent after the fashion brand posted group’s sales up by 24.4 percent to 77 million pounds during the third quarter. A strong international expansion and “flourishing” channels were key to the brand’s successful quarter. "It's a bit early to call, but I am expecting a good Christmas. I don't see it being a tough Christmas, and with a slightly positive economic backdrop that helps," Chief Financial Officer Lindsay Page expl

Puma Suede trainers | Source: Puma Kering, formerly called PPR, said it expects net income this year to drop “very significantly,” hurt by one-time charges related to its Puma brand and from costs related to its sale of mail-order business La Redoute. The Paris-based company said in an e-mailed statement that its board met today to examine the offers it has received for La Redoute. The sale and any possible job cuts from the disposal have raised the ire of the French government, which i

The UK's Intellectual Property Office has revoked Gucci's right to the use of its GG (double G) logo. The IPO stated Gucci did not show sufficient use of the logo between 2003 and 2012. The logo was registered by Gucci 20 years ago. Gucci can still use its interlocking double G logo, which it sells under class three. If previously registered its GG logo to be used on products including handbags, t-shirts, jewellery and cosmetics. Gucci can continue using interlocking G logo Under British

courtesy: Alexander McQueen/Solve Sundsbo After flashing the news first in August, 2013, the British fashion brand Alexander McQueen is finally out with its maiden collaborative line with the well-known English artist Damien Hirst. Created to mark the tenth anniversary of the London-based label’s ubiquitous skull-print scarves, the dark limited-edition 30-piece scarf collection is a re-adaptation of Hirst’s ‘Entomology’ series. Exclusively available in McQueen boutiques and alexandermcq

For Chinese apparel makers, UK capital is the place to be, say those in the know The oriental look is not everyone's cup of tea. It is on that sentiment that at least one Chinese garment maker is trying to build its fortunes in Europe. The evening gown designer eDressit of Shanghai opened a store in the heart of central London's fashion district, just behind Oxford Street, this year, one of many Chinese garment companies opening up branches and seeking new opportunities in the city.

Rustic Holiday – As the holidays grow closer, more brands are releasing their new campaigns for the Christmas season. Ralph Lauren gets into the mix with its latest advertisements starring Russian beauty Valentina Zalyaeva. Richard Phibbs captures Valentina (who walked Lauren’s spring-summer 2014 show) posing in elegant, festive looks alongside dogs and goats in a rustic countryside setting. Whether wearing cozy knitwear or dramatic gowns, the blonde model is a classic vision.

Burberry Mens Fall/Winter 2013 | Source: Nowfashion Burberry Group Plc, the U.K.’s largest luxury-goods maker, said its first-half sales exceeded 1 billion pounds ($1.6 billion) for the first time as online revenue advanced. Adjusted pretax profit for the six months ended Sept. 30 rose to 174 million pounds from 173 million pounds a year earlier, the London-based trenchcoat maker said today in a statement, less than a month after forecasting that the earnings would be around last year’s le

To celebrate the tenth birthday of the iconic skull scarf created by British designer Alexander McQueen, artist Damien Hirst designed 30 limited edition scarves for the namesake fashion house. The beautiful designs were revealed to the public this week and go on sale tomorrow in selected stores. The two designers share more than just their fondness for skulls, they also have a similar aesthetic vision that is reflected in their use of symmetry, geometric forms and subtle references to nature.

The Cruz Bag – Spanish leather wares label Loewe has teamed up with brand ambassador Penélope Cruz and her sister Mónica for a new bag named the Cruz. The duo worked on a re-edition of Loewe’s well-known Amazona bag, making it available in three different sizes with both polka-dot and plain versions. The campaign images were captured by Nico and star Penélope and Mónica. Source: Fashion Gone Rogue.