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New Names Join the Lineup at Bluewater this Autumn

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Ace & Tate’s 870 sq ft store is located on the Lower Guildhall next to Ted Baker. The brand offers guests free eye tests and has an extensive range of glasses, sunglasses and accessories available to suit all prescriptions including their new AW23 collection, which features a range of new frames and fresh colours for the new season.

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Cotton On opens first store in Manhattan

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Clothing retailer Cotton On has opened its first physical location in Manhattan, New York, propelling its international expansion. The 1850sqm store is located at 512 Broadway, in the heart of Soho’s retail area, and boasts warm timber tones, heritage denim jackets, and a tiled entryway.

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HOKA® announces new London flagship store in Covent Garden

Retail Focus

HOKA® (a division of Deckers Brands) has launched its first ever retail location in Europe at Shaftesbury Capital’s Covent Garden, located at 2-3 James Street. ft flagship store showcases the full line of footwear, apparel, and accessories under one roof for the first time. The 1750 sq.

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How designer label Dion Lee is positioning itself for global expansion

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Dion Lee is a luxury brand established back in 2009 by its namesake designer in Sydney, Australia. The founder and creative director hit the runway straight out of fashion school showcasing his first collection in a Kings Cross car park at Australian Fashion Week in 2009.

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Can Premier replicate Smiggle’s UK success with pyjama brand Peter Alexander?

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After Lew’s Premier Investments acquired the Just Group, and with it Peter Alexander, he shut down the US stores in 2009, saying it “reflects the board’s commitment to take the decisions that are necessary to maximise returns for shareholders”.

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Afends opens two stores in Sydney, including CBD flagship

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Streetwear fashion label Afends is expanding its footprint by launching two stores in Sydney, including a store in The Galleries and a concept retail location on Newtown’s King Street. Opening the first store in 2009 in Byron Bay, Afends’s target customers are Millennials and Gen Z. Afends at The Galleries.

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From innovative textiles to rentals, sustainable fashion is here to stay

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The couple highlighted the importance of working with manufacturers in this region in northern Italy, where Milan is located, for several reasons, including its rich history in the fashion industry and the advancements that its craftsmen have made with eco-friendly textiles. million in 2023 and is expected to rise to US$6.2 per cent.

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