Shares of Kate Spade, which had a market value of $1.86 billion as of Tuesday's close, were up 16 percent at $16.83 after being halted twice. Hedge fund Caerus Investors said last month that the company would make a great acquisition candidate as its stock was trading at a discount to its peers. Sales of handbags have weakened over the past year in the United States, as people shop lesser at department stores in favor of online shopping.
Is Victoria Beckham set to receive an OBE?
December 28, 2016 By
British designer Victoria Beckham is allegedly set to receive an OBE for her services to the fashion industry and for her charity work. In 2011, she introduced a secondary, lower-priced line, called 'Victoria by Victoria Beckham', and November of that year saw her win 'Best Designer Brand' at the British Fashion Awards. Prior to launching her own brand, Beckham dabbled in fashion via collaborations, designing a limited-edition collection for Rock & Republic called 'VB Rocks' in 2004 and her own jeans line titled 'DVB Denim Collection' in 2007.
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The Fashion Awards names the big winners of 2016 in London
December 6, 2016 By
Alessandro Michele, Gigi Hadid and Alexander McQueen were just some of the names to claim top prizes at the Fashion Awards 2016 on Monday evening. Stars and key players gathered at London's Albert Hall to toast the winners of the prestigious awards ceremony, hosted by the British Fashion Council, with a focus on both emerging talent and industry legends. Alessandro Michele, credited with breathing new life into Gucci since his tenure at the brand, was awarded the title of 'International Accessories Designer', while the enigmatic Paris-based collective Vetements, which has been shaking up the fashion scene since its edgy debut in 2014, was named 'International Urban Luxury Brand.' One of its founding designers Demna Gvasalia also won the 'International Ready-to-Wear Designer' category for his work at Balenciaga.
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Ralph Lauren wins British Fashion Council’s ‘Outstanding Achievement’ accolade
November 21, 2016 By
The US designer has been revealed as the recipient of the event's ‘Outstanding Achievement' award, WWD reports. The British Fashion Council, hosting the event, allegedly selected the fashion mogul for the creative vision and business flair displayed over the course of the 77-year-old's lengthy career. Lauren will be presented with the honor at the awards ceremony on December 5 in London, alongside the winners of nine additional categories and a series of special recognition prizes.
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Vera Wang to opt out of New York Fashion Week next season
November 21, 2016 By
Vera Wang is skipping New York Fashion Week next season and will be debuting her Autumn/Winter 2017 collection via film instead.
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Bruce Weber to be honored at The Fashion Awards 2016
November 7, 2016 By
Bruce Weber is set to receive the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator at The Fashion Awards 2016, it has been announced. The British Fashion Council will award the US photographer and cinematographer the honor for his “erotic and risqué but always uniquely stylish portraits,” according to a press release. “Bruce's endurance is testament to his pure talent, his undeniable creativity and his singular warmth and generosity,” said British Fashion Council Chairman Dame Natalie Massenet.
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With Brexit in spotlight, London picks up fashion show baton
September 16, 2016 By
A rainy London kicked off five days of catwalk shows on Friday, with questions over what consequences Brexit may have on Britain's apparel industry looming over fashionistas. Picking up the runway calendar baton from New York, London hosts its first fashion week since Britain's shock vote to leave the European Union, with a mix of luxury and high street labels unveiling their spring/summer 2017 offerings to buyers and magazine editors from around the world. A survey by the British Fashion Council (BFC) ahead of the June referendum showed that more than 90 percent of 290 designers said they wanted to remain in the bloc.
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British Fashion Council releases provisional London Fashion Week schedule
July 21, 2016 By
The British Fashion Council has unveiled provisional schedule for September's London Fashion Week, with some slight changes to the usual lineup.
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Supermodel flies over active volcano in wingsuit for GoPro stunt
June 13, 2016 By
Shooting an active volcano with a drone? Boring. This model and professional jumper captured the lava of Villacarria in a wingsuit jump from 15,000 feet in the latest GoPro stunt.
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The hottest looks from London Collections Men
June 13, 2016 By
As London Collections Men wraps up, key trends for menswear 2017 are beginning to emerge from the UK capital. Run by the British Fashion Council, the four-day program of shows, presentations, and installations featured designers such as Aitor Throup, Bobby Abley, Christopher Kane, Cottweiler, Craig Green, Liam Hodges and Oliver Spencer. Day one of the event saw London label Bobby Abley continue to evolve its larger-than-life sportswear aesthetic, complete with cartoonish prints and flashes of neon pink.
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