LMRC Market Watch
Burberry recorUnder the radar: The up and coming Egyptian fashion industry
Several mannequins stand in a wide white room, representing the dreams of Egypt’s upcoming talents. MSA’s Career Gate is one of Egypt’s most famous educational institutions in the fashion arena.
Every couple of months Career Gate celebrates the graduation of a few artists who are believed will change the industry as we know it today.
Real fashion is a woman wearing an item of clothing that enhances her femininity: Jailan El-Hommosany
Jailan is an Egyptian fashion designer who got her inspiration for her 2015 spring collection from nature. She believes that renewal and vitality and distance from classic clothing result in good looks and advises against being dazzled by international models that are designed in cultures different from ours.
Armani fetes 40 years in fashion with VIP gala, new museum
Designer is known for one of the most recognised fashion brands in the world
Milan: Italy’s Giorgio Armani celebrated 40 years in fashion with a star-studded gala and opening of a museum dedicated to his designer business.
Dop: Apr 20,2015
Source: Daily news Egypt N.317
Dop: Apr 23,2015
Source: Daily news Egypt N.316
Dop: May 1,2015
Source: Gulf News Retail N.258
Burberry records sales growth driven by EMEIA, Americas markets
British luxury fashion brand Burberry’s retail revenues jumped by 13% to £1.06 billion in the six months to March 31, while total sales increased 9% to £1.42 billion owing to robust growth in its EMEIA (Europe, Middle East, India and Africa) and Americas markets. It recorded double-digit growth in both its Americas and EMEIA markets that was low single-digit in Asia-Pacific with further slowdown in Hong Kong.
Dop: Apr 17,2015
Source: Retail Me N.223
Hunkemöller expanding presence in the ME lingerie market
Hunkemöller, Dutch premium lingerie brand, has established presence in Dubai setting up its store at the Persia court of Ibn Battuta Mall. The brand collections are being exclusively distributed in the Middle East by the Jawad Business Group.
Wrangler makes comeback as shoppers rebel against skinny jeans
Wrangler sets out to make its jeans as comfy as yoga pants or sweats
The Western-themed jeans brand, known for dusty cowboy commercials in the 1980s, is making a comeback as more consumers seek roomier pants. Wrangler sales have grown for fourth straight quarters, climbing 9 per cent in the most recent period.
Dop: Apr 13,2015
Source:Retail me N.210
Dop: Apr 2,2015
Source: Gulf News Retail N.259
BinHendi announces expansion plans
Dubai-based luxury retailer BinHendi Enterprises – dealing in several high-end brands in fashion, watches, jewellery, accessories, furniture, fine dining and other sectors – has announced an international expansion drive including India and East Africa in addition to the MENA region
Dop: Apr 2,2015
Source:Retail news N.191
River Island launches Style Studios to delight customers
British fashion brand River Island seeks to delight customers buying from them by launching a free, one-to-one styling service at its new Style Studio in its London Oxford Street flagship and Birmingham Bullring stores.
Dop: Apr 2,2015
Source:Retail news N.192
Dop: Apr 16,2015
Source:Gulf News Retail N.221
Debenhams lines up more concessions as profits surprise
CEO says new strategy working; To increase number of in-store concessions.
London: British department stores chain Debenhams said it would give more shop space to a raft of retailers including Costa Coffee and Sports Direct as part of a shake-up aimed at improving under-pressure profits.
Dop: Apr 1,2015
Source:Culture N.107
Jean genie: The denim evolution
At once esoteric – with a sacred status among so-called “denim heads” – and a mainstream wardrobe staple, the humble jean remains one of the most deceptively complex and mysterious garments of all time; one that creates an emotional connection with the wearer. “It’s a very personal thing because of the uniqueness of the dyeing…
Splash unveils SS’15 collection
Fashion retailer Splash, part of Dubai-based Landmark Group, in its spring/summer 2015 collection explored designs highlighting simplicity infused with luxury. Its newest collection the ‘Brave New World’ seeks to go back to basics from where it all started.
The Islamic fashion business is booming
(Reuters)A model struts her stuff at a recent Islamic Fashion Show in Kuala Lumpur.The next big fashion trend is already here.
Spending on high-end Shariah-compliant clothing by Muslims is surging, just as Islam is growing and on track to become the world's largest religion by the middle of the century.
Islamic fashion brand Aab to enter Dubai
Islamic fashion brand Aab, incepted in London as an online concept in 2007, is looking to enter the Middle East market. Following its London store, Aab has announced expansion plans in Dubai over the next 12-to-18 months.
Dop: Mar 31,2015
Source:Retail News N.107
Marc by Marc Jacobs: is it the end of the line?
Marc by Marc Jacobs, the designer’s secondary line, could be closing. According to a story on fashion news site WWD, the cheaper brand will be subsumed into the main Marc Jacobs label.
Dop: Mar 22,2015
Source:Gulf News N.107
Finnish retailer Marimekko to make Dubai debut
Finnish retailer Marimekko in partnership with BinHendi Enterprises will launch its first outlet in Dubai making a Middle East debut, with plans to roll out eight stores in the Middle East by the end of 2018.
Dop: Mar 30,2015
Source:Retail News N.194
Dress up this season with a splash of color
The SS15 collection by Koton features beautiful urban prints and lots of colors that comprise a fresh summer look for men, women and children.
The collection has already hit stores in the Middle East targeting those who have style and aim to look fresh, fashionable and updated with the latest fashion scene.
Dop: Mar 11,2015
Source:Arab News
Armani creates winter trousers with tulip flair
The final day highlights of Armani and DSquared2 always make a rather odd pairing, representing in many ways the two poles of Milan fashion.
Armani, who celebrates 40 years of his fashion brand this year, was a founding protagonist of the Milan fashion scene, and has become a global fashion watchword by creating enduring looks, with a focus on detailing and elegance, not flash-by trends.
Dop: Mar 14,2015
Source:Gulf News
Dop: Mar 18,2015
Source: Kuwait times N.110
Twenty4: The Middle East’s best kept fashion secret
Summer is coming, and in a region renowned for its appreciation for luxury fashion and the finer things in life, it can be hard to keep your wardrobe up to date with ever-changing fashion trends. However, we’re ready to let you in on an extremely well-kept secret.Having first launched in 2013,twenty4 is a young, bold, on-trend fashion brand bringing a fresh approach to high-end style at an affordable price.
M&S unveils new store in Mirdif City Centre
UK-based retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has set up its brand new store at Mirdif City Centre as part of its planned expansion in the GCC. Located on ground floor of the mall, the 15,000 sqft store offers this season’s latest collections from the brand as well as M&S’ exclusive innovations across women’s wear, menswear and kidswear. That apart, accessories, footwear, sleepwear, lingerie and beauty products are also available.
Middle East Retailer Azadea Eyes $500m From Stake Sale
Azadea Group, a retailer with franchise rights for brands such as Gap, Zara and Superdry across the Middle East, aims to raise up to $500 million with the sale of a minority stake in the business, sources aware of the matter told Reuters.
Based in Lebanon but with operations across the wider Middle East, North Africa, Turkey and Pakistan, Azadea expects to fetch between $400 million and $500 million with its offer of a 25 per cent stake, two banking sources said.
Marks & Spencer introduces spring’15 collection
Spring is in the air with bright hues and soft sunshine. Celebrating the first glorious days of the season, Marks & Spencer launches its new spring 2015 collection. The new womenswear and menswear collection reinterprets the international runway trends into stylish wearable ensembles for both work and play, available in impeccable quality at great prices.
Giordano forays into Zambia
Global apparel retailer Giordano has become one of the first major international fast fashion brands to enter the Zambian clothing market with the successful opening of its store in Lusaka at East Park Mall. The move sees Giordano expanding its operations in the African continent – alongside its presence in over 40 other countries across Asia, Australia, Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East. In the Middle East alone, Giordano currently operates more than 260 stores and with over 2,500 stores globally.
Neiman Marcus rolls out memory mirror
With retailers trying to offer a great in-store experience to consumers, US luxury fashion brand Neiman Marcus has started rolling out a mirror – memory mirror – that captures images and videos of clothing customers try on.
The memory mirror allows customers to see outfits side-by-side, see what they’re wearing would look like in a different colour and replay video of the shopper
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Is wearable technology the future of fashion?
There can’t be many product launches for which Gwen Stefani and Dr Dre will travel. But the music megastars pooled resources to be at the Apple Watch presentation in California in September, sharing Dre’s private jet and arriving in a single motorcade (don’t say they never think of the environment)Their reward was face time with the world’s fashion and technology press, a live performance by U2 – and a first look at a device that could shape the next generation of luxury goods.