Fashion

Chopova Lowena wins 2024 BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund

The British Fashion Council has named London-based womenswear brand Chopova Lowena as the 2024 BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund winner. Founded by Central Saint Martins graduates Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena in 2017, the label has become known for its British and Bulgarian craftsmanship by juxtaposing folklore references and sportswear, as well...

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Management

Nadja Swarovski acquires majority stake in Really Wild Clothing

Nadja Swarovski, who worked at her family firm Swarovski for 26 years, has acquired a majority stake in British label Really Wild Clothing with her husband, Rupert Adams, for an undisclosed amount. As part of the deal, Swarovski has been appointed as chief creative officer, chief marketing officer, and chair of the board at Really Wild Clothing,...

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Management

Rowing Blazers appoints new chief executive officer

American menswear brand Rowing Blazers, which was acquired by Burch Creative Capital in February, has appointed former J.Crew executive Laura Willensky as its new chief executive officer. Willensky will bring “extensive experience,” said the preppy American brand, as it continues to push forward with its global brand ambitions by developing its...

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Retail |In Pictures

Håndværk opens debut physical store in the US

Håndværk, the luxury lifestyle brand known for its elevated basics, has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Southampton, New York in the US. Located at 30 Main Street, Southampton, NY, the inaugural flagship is next to Sant Ambroeus, a popular gathering spot in the town, and carries the brand’s latest spring/summer 2024 collections for...

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