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Pure London: Business as usual despite Storm Ciara and Brexit woes

London - UK fashion trade show Pure London had a bumpy start on Sunday, with Storm Ciara battering the UK and resulting in many of the country’s transport services being temporarily closed. But despite the setback and a quiet first day, the fair, which took place between 9 - 11 February at Olympia London, celebrated a generally upbeat AW20...

Fashion Featured

Darling, you look divine! Religion on the runway

Fashion and faith make unlikely bedfellows yet we continue to find them huddled in next to each other fighting for control of the blankets. In Gucci’s Fall 2018 show, Alessandro Michele sent turbans tied and folded in the custom of the Sikh religion onto his runway on mostly white models, then stood back and watched controversy ensue. Will he...

Apparel

UK-based apparel retailers eye India market

After the Indian government announced FDI in single brand retail, numerous global brands are vying for an entry. However, many feel bonded by the 30 per cent mandatory sourcing clause. But with news about government planning to reconsider the clause, several UK-based apparel brands, including House of the Gods, Voi Jeans, Religion and Ringspun,...