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Luxury brand Mulberry England is making headlines as it navigates potential takeover bids and seeks to revitalise its business. Our Managing Director, Matt Bradley was asked for his perspective on the situation by City AM. In the article, Matt highlights the importance of strategic clarity and adaptive capabilities in today's volatile retail landscape. This perspective aligns perfectly with our mission-based working approach at Sullivan & Stanley, emphasising the need for businesses to adapt and transform to meet changing market demands. Read the full article to get Matt's insights on Mulberry's potential paths forward, including the pros and cons of a possible LVMH acquisition: https://lnkd.in/eEpWFJxA #BusinessTransformation #LuxuryRetail #ChangeManagement #MissionBasedWorking

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Tune into our exclusive interview with Frances Dixon We’re excited to share an inspiring interview with Frances Dixon, our Board Director and longstanding model since 2017! Frances has been an incredible part of the Fashion Fiesta journey. In this interview with Joanna Hardy she shares her experiences, insights into the fashion industry, and passion for supporting emerging talent. 💬 Don’t forget to turn on the sound to hear Frances’ thoughts on modelling, leadership, and the exciting future of fashion! Sound on 🔊 Image credit: Charles Waller #Fashion #ModelInterview #FashionJourney #BoardDirector #BehindTheScenes

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Some interesting news in the #apparel and #footwear industry we came across this year: 1. British streetwear brand Represent has launched its first womenswear offering as part of a collaboration with sportswear giant PUMA Group. Following its sale of a minority stake to investment firm True. after opening its first UK flagship store in Manchester's city centre. The Represent 247 x Puma collection is comprised of 12 pieces across sportswear, footwear and accessories, including Represent's first sports bra and women's trainer. 2. Dr. Martens plc has reported a loss before tax of £28.7m for the 26 weeks to 29 September, compared with a pre-tax profit of £25.8m in the previous year, as the retailer announced a refinancing deal and new CEO start date. 3. CEO of adidas, Bjørn Gulden, received the 2024 Footwear News Achievement Award for Person of the Year in New York. If you ask Gulden, he says, its his team at Adidas that deserves all the credit. 4. Outlast temperature regulating shirts use microencapsulated wax to adapt to temperature changes, reducing heat peaks and sweat production by up to 24 per cent. The technology keeps the wearer comfortable by preventing excessive heat buildup. 5. Luxury activewear brand Alo Yoga has opened its first store in the Republic of Ireland as it continues on its bricks-and-mortar expansion throughout Europe. #activewear #sportswear #internationalbrand

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Clip from this weeks episode with Diana Kakkar - Fashion-led luxury garment supplier, founder of MAES London - Luxury Womenswear Manufacturer. Diana is deeply integrated in the UK fashion scene as she is also a mentor at the British Fashion Council, a visiting lecturer at University of the Arts London, and an ambassador for the UK Fashion and Textile Association. In this episode we discuss her entrepreneurial journey, sustainable fashion, and innovation. Listen to the full episode on Apple and Spotify! #CircularFashion #SustainableFashion #Entrepreneurship

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Being a new luxury womenswear brand that aims to cater to working women, we realised that women are underrepresented in the corporate sector. In a recent article in Harvard Business Review, authors Robin J. Ely and Irene Padavic argue that when you ask most individuals to explain why women are still significantly underrepresented in senior positions in most corporations, the majority will respond with something along these lines: High-level positions demand incredibly long hours, which women are unable to complete due to their duty to their households. As a consequence, their careers invariably suffer while almost all of the employees the writers interviewed provided some variation on the typical explanation. However, the company's data presented a different picture: men and women both struggled to balance work and family obligations, but men still made progress. Women were not being held back by this issue, their careers were hindered because they were pushed to accept accommodations, including working part-time or switching to inwardly facing roles, which damaged their careers. The authors conclude that a culture of overwork that harms both sexes and sustains gender equality is the true cause of women's stagnant growth nevertheless men still overwork, and women stoop to accommodate.

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We had such a good and valuable time with Following the Footprints at our last Open Mic night at our Repair Shop in Soho a while back. So it needed a follow up! 📆 Wednesday 27th November - 7-9pm 📍 Nudie Jeans, Seven Dials, London ​Today’s leading consumer brands are thinking about the impact of their actions on tomorrow’s world. Every year, Black Friday brings into focus the role we as brands, and as consumers, play. So, we're asking ourselves... 👉 How can this day be an education opportunity? 👉 What is necessary to shift consumer mindsets into valuing products that will last them a lifetime? 👉 What role does reuse have in overconsumption? 👉 How do we price products appropriately? 👉 Can better stock management and sales have a positive impact? The 'Open Mic' format allows us, as a room, to share our thoughts on some of these questions. 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 here: https://lu.ma/dy4j3bk0

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To launch Drapers 30 Under 30 2025, we speak to industry leaders about what they look for in the next generation of fashion retail talent. Karen Lusted, global director of supply chain operations at AllSaints, shares her top tips. Read more and submit your free entry to Drapers 30 Under 30 here. #fashion #fashionnews #retail #retailnews #AllSaints #Drapers30Under30

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To launch Drapers 30 Under 30 2025, we speak to industry leaders about what they look for in the next generation of fashion retail talent. Karen Lusted, global director of supply chain operations at AllSaints, shares her top tips. “The key attribute that makes someone stand out to me is an understanding of the end-to-end processes of our business, from design through to reuse and recycling." Find out more below. #AllSaints #Drapers30Under30 #30Under30 #enternow

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Discover the game-changing curve desk lamp everyone's talking about! 💡✨ Read more in page 14. https://lnkd.in/gfDNsemB - - - #magazine #nationalbeauty #digital #digitalmag #digitalmagazineuk #digitalmagazine #beauty #fashion #beautyindustry #magazineuk

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As the year draws to a close, Drapers looks back at the twists and turns of the biggest stories in fashion retail, from Mike Ashley’s power battle to the resurgence of John Lewis. Read the full story below. #fashion #retail #retailnews #fashionnews

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As the year draws to a close, Drapers looks back at the twists and turns of the biggest stories in fashion retail, from Mike Ashley’s power battle to the resurgence of John Lewis. Read the full story below. #fashion #retail #retailnews #fashionnews

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Fabulous LAUNCHES ITS FIRST CLOTHING LINE “FULLER BUST COLLECTION” Fabulous, The Sun’s lifestyle brand for women, has launched its Fuller Bust Collection, the first fashion range designed in collaboration with 2,500 readers. This initiative stems from research indicating that women with DD+ chests struggle to find well-fitting clothes, significantly affecting their confidence and style choices. Key findings from an exclusive survey include: 64% of readers face challenges buying clothes due to their chest size. Four in five women report that their usual clothes are too tight, gape, show bra straps, or have low necklines. 20% say their breast size negatively impacts their confidence and self-esteem. The limited-edition, seven-piece summer capsule range features five dresses and two tops, all meticulously adapted to perfectly fit bigger busts. Reader collaboration was integral to the design process, with input gathered through Facebook, WhatsApp, email, and the Fabulous website. Readers made key decisions on everything from prints and colors to style and fit. Influencers have modeled the collection, and upcoming Fab Daily pages will showcase readers sharing their sartorial struggles and trying on the new range. Sustainability and ethical practices are at the core of this collection. To minimise waste, production begins only once orders are placed, ensuring supply matches demand. Factory workers receive higher wages, and Fabulous is partnering with Pratham, a charity in India, to fund education centers for children in migrant areas. Buying a dress from this collection supports a child’s education for two months. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/erz9cYqw #SustainableStyle #Retail #ConfidenceInFashion

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The power of brand and customer service - a lesson from John Lewis In today's distinctively competitive landscape, a brand is only as strong as the customer service it provides. John Lewis’s recent initiative to revamp staff roles underscores a crucial business truth: exceptional customer service is not just a department, but the backbone of a brand’s reputation. By investing in their people, they are reinforcing the trust and loyalty that have defined their brand for generations. For me this move serves as a reminder to all businesses, prioritise your customers, and your brand will thrive!!!! #CustomerService #BrandBuilding #Leadership #BusinessStrategy

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As fashion retail budgets are slashed across the board, what does the future hold for visual merchandising? Whilst VM teams can be annoying as hell, the love and creativity that they pour into projects is nothing short of incredible. But with bricks and mortar shops fighting for their very survival, is the era of dynamic visual story telling and compelling window displays coming to an end? https://lnkd.in/e3Sfip4y #retail #visualmerchandising

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THE BRITISH FASHION COUNCIL'S MISSION IS TO CHAMPION BRITISH FASHION AS A CREATIVE FORCE. METAVERSE FASHION MAGAZINE Ahead of the upcoming general election in the UK, scheduled for July 4 by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, David Pemsel, Chair of the British Fashion Council (BFC), has issued a public letter outlining five priorities for the incoming government to focus on to ensure the economic and social growth of the fashion sector. This appeal comes after a challenging period for the local industry, with fashion businesses facing tough market conditions due to new trading relationships and the ongoing post-pandemic recovery, as Pemsel highlighted. DAVID PEMSEL LETTER JUNE 2024 – CHAIR/CEO Dear BFC Community, The general election on 4th July has come at a crucial time for the fashion industry. Government engagement is much needed for our future success. As we celebrate LFW40 and prepare for June and September editions, it is a great moment to celebrate the diversity and impact of British fashion, whilst being realistic about the challenges that face the sector. Globally, but particularly in the UK, market conditions remain tough for fashion businesses. Here, we are feeling the challenges of our new trading relationships with suppliers and customers in Europe and we are rebuilding our businesses after the shock of the pandemic. While promoting responsible growth, we are striving to promote British independent businesses in a global market which is experiencing a great deal of uncertainty. read more: https://lnkd.in/gHEUaa2i #fashion #innovation #ai #metaverse #ai #ar

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In the newly launched Commercialising Creativity Report 2.0, we, the BFC, alongside London Business School (LBS) have explored the evolving barriers to commercial success, how the levers to overcome them have shifted and how these insights can be leveraged to support the fashion industry going forward. The report showcases the economic impact of the fashion industry and highlights the opportunity and need for the government to reset priorities for fashion policy based on the challenges the sector faces. Recommendations align with the “Growing Fashion’s Future – 5 Priorities” which we set out earlier in the year. Explore the recommendations for key industry stakeholders in the full report, available to download via https://lnkd.in/extWDRVV

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🌿Why Your Business Needs a Signature Fragrance🌿 🌸 Scents are more than just pleasant smells – they have the power to evoke emotions, enhance customer experiences, and create lasting memories. At Evolution Fragrance House, we help businesses across the UK harness the power of fragrance to strengthen their brand. 👃 Fragrance Fact: Research shows that 75% of emotions are triggered by scent. This is why businesses are embracing signature fragrances to create an inviting, immersive experience for customers and employees alike. ✨ Trend Alert: Many luxury brands are now developing custom scents to strengthen brand loyalty. From hotel lobbies to high-end boutiques, personalised fragrances are becoming a key part of the customer journey. Could your business be next? 🔗 Discover how we can help: https://lnkd.in/er3trtwg #SignatureFragrance #CustomerExperience #BusinessBranding #EvolutionFragranceHouse #FragranceTrends

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