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From margins to sell-through: Important figures used in the fashion industry

On this page you will find key figures used in the fashion industry to monitor and optimise performance, such as sell-through, margin, and turnover, among others. Retailers use numerical analyses to substantiate business decisions, such as making a purchasing plan and budget for the next fashion season. “We sometimes compare choices for budgets...

Inside independent retail: What it takes to run a fashion store

There are various types of fashion stores. We use the term retailers to broadly refer to all those who sell clothing to consumers. Retailers include chains such as Scotch & Soda, H&M and Zara, as well as department stores such as John Lewis, Harvey Nichols and Selfridges. However, the term retailers also refers to independent retailers -...

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Head of buying at Childrensalon: Children's fashion is moving closer to adult trends

British retailer Childrensalon is a specialist in luxury children's fashion. The assortment includes luxury houses like Gucci, Burberry and Elie Saab, but also brands like Birkenstock, Levi's and Falke. Film characters including the likes of 'The Little Mermaid' have also featured on the collections. Dina Moon, head of buying at Childrensalon,...

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SS24 Menswear fashion trends: A buyer’s guide

This month sees the start of the men’s buying season for spring/summer 2024. The Italian trade show, Pitti Immagine Uomo will be held from June 13 to 16, Next up is Milan menswear fashion week, June 17 to 21 and Paris men’s fashion week, June 20 to 25 which will include arguably the most anticipated show of the season, if not the year, when...

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Mr Porter buying director: Men becoming more open to try new styles, fabrics and shapes

Mr Porter is one of the leading international online retailers when it comes to luxury menswear. The platform, which is part of Italy’s Yoox Net-A-Porter Group (YNAP), of course offers top luxury brands such as Tom Ford and Saint Laurent, but it also carries up-and-coming talents such as Miles Leon and Manaaki. In this interview, Daniel Todd,...

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Not-so-average: WyQuasia King - Director and Buyer at Macy’s

WyQuasia King is a 33-year-old director and buyer for Macy’s who is from Westchester, NY. Her most notable work is the Macy’s and Casper Divine Nine Sorority Collection - a collection of dresses and suits that celebrate the work and colors of the various Divine Nine Sororities. “It was my most prized and most proud accomplishment in my career,”...

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FW23 runway trends buyers guide: print and patterned tailoring

In all four fashion cities, New York, London, Milan and Paris, there was a particular emphasis on the ‘anatomy of tailoring,’ with designers re-discovering the value of beautifully cut separates. Call it an antidote to three years of ‘dopamine’ dressing while working from home. The constant parade of impeccably tailored silhouettes in shades of...

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Print and patterned tailoring FW23 trends buyers guide

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Womenswear Buyers Guide FW23: Not-to-miss key Items

The FW23 ready-to-wear season is about to kick off. New York starts February 10, followed by London, Milan and Paris, through March 7. What will the major trends be? We already gathered some major clues from the ongoing pre-fall 23 season and last year’s FW22 collections. Once again, denim in a wide variety of styles and shades will be...

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Pre-Fall 2023 Buyers Guide – Tailoring

A major return to the office and in-person events, has meant a renewed interest in tailored clothing, particularly suitings. Pre-fall collections drop from June to August and traverse two seasons. Therefore, colors and fabrics can be summer-like or fall-like. For pre-fall 23, styles range from classic to innovative; here are the most...

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Menswear Buying Guide for FW23

The menswear assortment at the designer level has never been as diverse. Whether it’s tailoring, streetwear or for outdoors, there are a myriad of options for buyers to choose from. As we approach the fall 2023 buying season, here are key styles to look out for. Tailor Made In the FW23 season, look for sharply tailored suits and separates: broad...

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Resort SS23 buyer’s guide: ten key items

At the high end of the U.S. fashion industry, it was once a commercial necessity for designers to deliver a 'cruise' collection. Delivered into stores at the end of the year, it was for wealthy clients who would travel to warmer climes between December and April and needed fresh looks in lighter fabrics. Over the years, most major labels...