Republic launches WHITE LABEL - The Fashion Essentials Collection
This October, Republic launches WHITE LABEL – a skilfully made collection of quality fashion favourites which represents must-have style at exceptional value.
The UK’s favourite multi-branded retailer has developed WHITE LABEL as a brand of wardrobe essentials based on its best selling pieces. The range lets fashion-savvy shoppers mix and match the season’s hottest trends to create their own unique style. This isn’t just a basics range – it’s fashion to be worn with pride.
Available in men’s and women’s styles, the easy-to-wear pieces include straight and carrot fit denim and relaxed chinos. Shapes are simple and classic tees, great for layering, are available in an assortment of colours. Cuffed jog pants teamed with zip thru sweats are perfect for after hours and weekend chill, while cute checked shirts are ideal for preppy chic. Finish off with a gilet or puffa to complete the autumnal look.
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Canary Wharf is to celebrate sustainable fashion in all its forms, as the iconic destination hosts the ‘Fashioning the Future’ Awards on 10 November. This leading international platform for innovation in sustainable design is the only student competition of its kind, designed and coordinated by the Centre for Sustainable Fashion at London College of Fashion. Finalists will be featured in a major exhibition in the spectacular East Wintergarden.
Camille Waxer, Chief Administrative Officer at Canary Wharf Group comments “Canary Wharf Group is recognised as one of the country’s top ‘green’ companies. Working with the London College of Fashion offers an opportunity to support both emerging designers and innovative ways to protect our future.”
The Awards, now in its third year, links a host of fashion institutions worldwide to bring together a global community of creative thinkers, designers, innovators and entrepreneurs - all aiming to help the fashion industry steer a course for the future. The winners will be judged by a stellar panel, including: supermodel Erin O’Connor; Eduardo Escabedo of the UN; author Lucy Siegle; Chairman of the British Fashion Council Harold Tillman and eco pioneer Jo Wood.
Winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony hosted by Caryn Franklin on 10 November, before the exhibition of works opens to the public.
Awards 10 November 2011
Exhibition 11-13 November 2011
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The first premium triple pack launches into UK market
RIC [Rich In Clothing] was launched in Los Angeles in early 2011 by Todd Rosen, since then, RIC has redefined what you expect from the classic fit tee.
RIC is the first ever company to produce three premium t-shirts in one reusable fabric bag, a far cry from the plastic 2 packs currently offered in the market. The zippered fabric bag means no waste and no hideous plastic wrapping. The collection arrives in either crew neck or v-neck, with options of black, white, and salt and pepper trio, which includes grey heather.
“Not-too-tight and not-too-loose” is how they describe its fit, for us, its that perfect fit we've longed for. These are premium quality tee-shirts, simple, classic, and wearable with a softness that feels vintage, that only RIC's own blend of 6oz's of lightweight 100% cotton can give you. Each garment is individually dyed in a special formula to give it that vintage feel and finish.
Within a short space of time, the collection has found its way into a limited, yet fantastic line up of US stores like Kitson, E-Street Denim, Neiman Marcus and Planet Blue. The in the UK RIC will be available online in the UK from SS12, and with some premium menswear stores stocking the label from as early as November 2011.
TWENTY 10 LONDON has been appointed to handle all UK Sales and Public Relations for RIC [Rich In Clothing].
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Luxury French brand Gerard Darel has appointed Goodley PR to handle it’s UK press and publicity. The French fashion house, which is loved by celebrities including Sarah Jessica Parker and Gwyneth Paltrow, offers clothing aswell as collection of bags and accessories
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Telegraph Magazine and retail columnist Mary Portas have launched a nationwide search to find this year’s Best Small Shops in Britain. Following on from the success of last year, where the focus was on small, independent retailers, readers of Telegraph Magazine will be invited to vote for their favourite small shop in nine categories, for the Telegraph’s annual Shop Awards.
Now in their sixth year the Telegraph Shop Awards are a well established event, celebrating Britain’s independent retailers. The Award categories include women’s fashion, men’s fashion, interiors, health and beauty, food, wine, books and children which are all subjects that Telegraph Magazine covers each week. In addition, the ninth category will be the best corner shop or village shop.
Readers will be able to vote online, by visiting Telegraph.co.uk/shopawards or by filling in a form in the magazine. All voters will be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win one of six prizes including a three-night stay for two, with flights and transfers included, at Hacienda de San Rafael in southern Spain and a four-night stay for a family of four at Polurrian Bay Hotel in Mullion, Cornwall.
Retailers will also be invited to nominate their own shop for an award. Every retailer who self-nominates will be entered into a draw to win one of three personal consultations with a retail expert from the National Skills Academy for Retail worth £500.
The three shops in each category with the most votes will form a shortlist, from which a panel of Telegraph experts including Tamsin Blanchard, Daisy Bridgewater and Rose Prince will select a winner.
The awards will be promoted in The Daily Telegraph and Telegraph Magazine and on Telegraph.co.uk throughout October and November. Voting closes on December 5th and the final results will be announced at an awards ceremony in London and in Telegraph Magazine in early 2012.
Michele Lavery, editor of Telegraph Magazine, said:
“We were delighted last year by our readers’ responses to the Shop Awards as people voted in their thousands for their favourite independent shops. We want to continue to raise the awareness of these small retailers who make a real difference to their communities and who are persevering through these tough trading conditions. Voting opens on October 8th and we hope all our readers and the local communities get behind this.”
Mary Portas, columnist for Telegraph Magazine, said:
“Retailers who are passionate about what they do, who are well-informed about what they sell, and genuinely engage with their customers, they are the ones who are not only surviving but thriving, despite tough trading conditions. However, it’s a two-way process. As customers, we have to show that we value and appreciate the really good shops out there, or we’ll only have ourselves to blame if they disappear. When independents get it right, they deserve our support.”
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Goodley PR have been appointed to handle the PR for Central St Martin’s graduates Leutton Postle. Designers Sam Leutton and Jenny Postle aim to create unique and new knitwear with a couture quality. After their graduate collection, the duo were recipients of the Vauxhall Fashion Scout Merit Award for their inaugural SS12 show at London Fashion Week. The SS12 collection will be stocked at Browns Focus, and will be showcased at the Goodley PR press days.
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The Levi’s brand teams up with acclaimed fashion photographer Perou for Levi’s Curve ID
Throughout October the Levi’s® brand is hosting a series of in-store events to prove once again that when it comes to women and jeans, it’s all about shape, not size.
Following the launch of its groundbreaking new custom fits for women last year, the Levi’s® brand has continued to extend the range of Levi’s® Curve ID fits and finishes and is now bringing its news range to life with a series of exclusive events. Part of the brand’s Jeans for Us campaign and playfully named “Mirror Mirror…what’s my Curve ID?”, the events will give customers the chance to find their perfect fitting jeans.
Once found they will also get the opportunity to have a mini make-over and be styled by a top stylist before having a photoshoot with internationally acclaimed fashion and celebrity photographer Perou. Perou has more than 15 years experience in the photography and television industry and has shot a number of high profile celebrities including Katy Perry, Sienna Miller and Jessie J. Partnering with Perou will allow the Levi’s® brand to take a further step to helping women feel confident and sexy in their jeans.
Levi’s® will also be offering an exclusive discount during the evening as well as champagne and cupcakes for the ultimate shopping and styling experience.
Thursday, October 13, London Levi’s® Regent Street Flagship store 6-9pm
Tuesday, October 18, London House of Fraser Westfield 5-8pm
Wednesday, October 19, London House of Fraser Oxford Street 5-8pm
Thursday, October 20, London Levi’s® Regent Street Flagship store 6-9pm
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