Fashion

Is it a good time to set up shop in the UK? Despite popular belief, the answer seems to be a resounding “yes” – that is, if you’re a digital merchant. When it comes to localised ecommerce, the current state of the UK is indicative of shopping trends worldwide. The recent decline in UK retail sales spells worry for brick-and-mortar shops, especially high-end retailers who’ve become synonymous with London’s bustling shopping scene. Coupled with the fact that 51% of UK...

Footwear fanatics have been given the chance to land their dream job as part of a Sneaker Intelligence Unit – but they will need to pass an IQ test to have a chance at landing the position. The test was devised by a global fashion platform who is on the hunt for the biggest 'sneakerheads' in the world, and they are convinced only the most dedicated followers of sneaker subculture will pass. Fashion site Lyst plan to assemble a team...

Despite the 3.2% decline in footfall in November—the lowest November shopping figures since 2008—t’s not all doom and gloom for the British highstreet. Brands are constantly evolving the retail experience in order to attract consumers and entice shoppers back to their stores, and there promises to be some very exciting developments on the horizon. In this piece, we’ll look at the three retail trends to look out for in 2019. Personalisation With more stores than ever offering consumers a personalised...

Social media users have already started #Beardlights - which features dozens of hirsute men adorning their facial hair with glittery fairy lights.

This Monday November 12, the eighth year of Wrap Up kicks off at locations across the capital - as well as other British cities - see below. The scheme is to combat the suffering of rough sleepers, homeless people and refugees as temperatures plummet, with over one homeless person dying each day on average over the past year. In 2017, generous Londoners donated over 20,000 coats via collections at tube stations, schools, places of worship and over 100 companies, which were...

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Fashion is not just a word! It’s a style… A lifestyle! There are plenty of fashion lovers who wouldn’t hesitate to look twice in the mirror… just to make sure the shoes are matching; the accessories are hanging, and that no pimple is ruining this masterpiece! But behind the scenes, there are plenty of skills and hard work going on! Living proofs? Great fashion icons like Chiara Ferragni, Nicole Warne and Zanita Whittington. These fashionistas did not just wake up...

There’s no doubt that a career in fashion can be gratifying. There’s a lot of different ways in which you can be a part of the fashion industry, and this means that there are all kinds of varying employment opportunities to choose from and consider. However, getting into fashion can sometimes be difficult. As enthusiasts of fashion, many try desperately to get that foot in the door. Thankfully, there are a few different things that you can do to make...

There are now around 20 million over-55’s in the UK – one in three of the population. What’s more, over-50's account for about 47% of all UK consumer spending. And we are the most loyal customers that fashion brands and stores have.