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Ellesse names Andrew Garfield as brand ambassador
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (239+ words) Italian sportswear brand Ellesse has unveiled British actor Andrew Garfield as the face of its new global campaign "Do it like an Italian". By Larissa Steel 10 June 2026 The first instalment unveiled today (10 June) features Ellesse's iconic 1980s and 90s silhouettes, as'Garfield'learns Italian…...
Knitwear brand Slow Love to open first store
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (250+ words) By Chloe Mills 9 June 2026 The hand-knitting specialist, which is known for its oversized, printed jumpers, is opening a store later this year in its hometown of Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The exact location and opening date is yet to be confirmed. Slow…...
Why luxury handbags are a safe bet for investors
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (359+ words) By Adam and Emily Abraham 5 June 2026 Pre-loved marketplace Love Luxury is the largest reseller of Herm's in both the UK and UAE, with stores in Knightsbridge and Dubai. Its founders, Adam and Emily Abraham, explain why the current macroeconomic climate…...
Matalan head of design exits
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (297+ words) Jo Murphy, head of design at Matalan, has left the value fashion and homeware retailer after two years in the role, Drapers can reveal. By Sabina Weston 5 June 2026 Murphy joined Matalan in February 2024 as head of design, leading a 33-strong…...
First look: Zara reopens Bond Street store
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (330+ words) Zara has reopened its flagship at 333 Oxford Street, next to Bond Street tube station, following a major refurbishment and expansion project. Drapers takes a first look inside. By Sabina Weston 4 June 2026 Spanning more than 32, 000 sq ft across four floors, the…...
Givenchy appoints head of leather goods
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (224+ words) Givenchy has appointed former Etro creative director Marco De Vincenzo as its head of leather goods design, under the artistic direction of Sarah Burton. By Katie Ross 27 May 2026 The Parisian luxury house said in a statement today (27 May): "Working closely…...
Richemont profits and sales up despite 'volatile' market
2+ week, 1+ day ago (160+ words) Chloe is the news editor at Drapers, leading the news team and breaking fashion retail exclusives, as well as following up stories with insightful analyses and interviewing fashion retail leaders. She joined the team in July 2025, having previously been a…...
Very Group profits flat as fashion sales lag
2+ week, 5+ day ago (86+ words) Drapers Very Group profits flat as fashion sales lag Digital Edition: Very Group profits flat as fashion sales lag Register for one article and download your FREE issue - Investigation into treatment of women in the supply chain - A deep dive…...
Burberry profits surge as it names new chair
3+ week, 6+ day ago (160+ words) Chloe is the news editor at Drapers, leading the news team and breaking fashion retail exclusives, as well as following up stories with insightful analyses and interviewing fashion retail leaders. She joined the team in July 2025, having previously been a…...
Brand Alley drafts in advisers to explore sale
4+ week, 1+ day ago (161+ words) Katie Ross joined Drapers as news reporter in February 2025, having worked for the publication on a freelance basis since June 2023, breaking fashion retail exclusives, reporting from trade shows, and writing long-form features on topics including fashion in higher education and…...