Greece passes tough asylum laws as Aegean refugee camps at breaking point
Greece has approved new legislation to make it easier to deport failed asylum seekers, which has been widely criticised by rights groups. The vote by Greek MPs came after intense parliamentary debate over how best to manage the worsening migrant crisis on the Aegean islands, which have been afflicted by rising numbers of migrants who…
Knifeman stabs four in Hong Kong as mall clashes between protesters and police end in bloodshed
At least four people were injured by a blade-wielding man who rampaged through a mall in Hong Kong as riot police stormed shopping centres in a move to block protesters from staging rallies. The bloody attack took place amid a day of chaos in Hong Kong that also saw an elected local councillor have part…
Undercolors of Benetton
Undercolors, the underwear range of Benetton is expanding. This year, the multicolour brand planned on opening thirty stores of which they launched 50% already. For the upcoming year, Benetton is looking at opening another fifty branches. Barcelona, Athens, Warschau, Rome and Venice have recently opened new stores, Madrid and Lissabon are coming up next. Benetton…
LMVH fashion sees 14% growth
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury group, achieved revenue of 4 billion euros in the first quarter of 2008. Organic revenue increased by 12% compared to the same period in 2007, which was also a period of strong growth. As a result of the negative impact of exchange rates, reported revenue growth…
Primark fires sub contractors in child labour investigation
The BBC programme Panorama on Monday featured an investigation on retail giant Primark, highlighting the clothing chains suppliers who used child labour to produce its products. Activists have urged the UK government to take action on child labour after Primark fired three of its Indian suppliers who sub-contracted smaller firms allowing children to carry out…
Jaeger owner may sell stake
Jaeger owner entrepreneur Harold Tillman may be selling his stake in the high street chain. Tillman has asked advisers to look at his options for selling. His decision, which has emerged a week after the chain announced a 16% rise in sales to £82.2m and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation of £6.1m, comes…
Mode City presents its premiere in Paris
For its move to Porte de Versailles, this fair from Lyons set itself the following challenge: to present its summer lingerie and beachwear ranges clearly. Armed with its reputation as a global reference for professional lingerie fairs and above all for its beach fashion since its foundation over 20 years ago, Mode City wanted to…
New captain annhagen design team
Having worked with Valentino, Versace and Chanel, Danish designer Jørgen Simonsen is appointed as the new Chief Designer of Danish fashion house ‘annhagen’. The haute-couture style of annhagen has an avant-garde personality and will be powered with a unique Scandinavian sensibility and interplay between silhouettes, geometric angels, dramatic drapes and unexpected detailing. Earlier this year…
Space NK and Bloomingdale’s partnership
British beauty apothecary Space NK will be teaming up with upscale department store Bloomingdale’s. The two companies signed an exclusive multi-year arrangement to open beauty boutiques in nine Bloomingdale’s locations across the US beginning in November. The beauty company loved by Keira Knightly and Kylie Minogue, is founded by Belfast-born Nicky Kinnaird. Space NK is…
New look for GQ.com
GQ.com is relaunching on Wednesday with a new look in its Fashion section, featuring the latest sartorial news and catwalk shows plus trend guides from the pages of Britain’s most stylish men’s magazine. The new Taste section meanwhile will have reviews of the very worthiest bars and restaurants, plus recipes from top chefs and GQ…