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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 6d
The closing date for Drapers' annual search for the rising fashion retail stars of 2026 is fast approaching.

Don’t be shy – nominate yourself or an outsanding colleague by 13 October for a chance to be part of Drapers 30 Under 30 class of 2026.

#30Under30 #fashion #Drapers30Under30
Time is running out to enter Drapers 30 Under 30 2026
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 4h
In our continuing women in leadership series, we feature insights from Catherine David, CEO at WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme).

Click the link to read her tips for progression and why she prioritises learning.

#leadership #femaleleadership #fashion #WRAP
My tips for the top: Catherine David, CEO, WRAP
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 6h
With its skilled workforce, proximity to the UK, and reputation for quality, innovation and supply chain integrity, Turkey remains one of the top sourcing destinations for UK fashion brands.

Click below to read our analysis of this key sourcing location.

#sourcing #supplychain #Turkey #fashion
Turkey fights back to retain sourcing supremacy
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 7h
The founder and CEO of #Reprimo, Tom Jones, details his US expansion plans with the help of stockist JD Sports, how the partnership is alleviating the challenge of tariffs and why a womenswear launch could be on the cards.

Read our interview with him below.

#US #tariffs #fashion
Reprimo founder: 'Tariffs are not holding back our US expansion'
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 9h
EXCLUSIVE: Perry Ellis Europe has appointed #Lacoste head of fashion channel Laura Colagrande to the role of brand director Europe for its sports lifestyle brand Original Penguin, Drapers can reveal.

Find out more by clicking the link below.

#peoplemoves #fashionnews
Lacoste head of fashion channel joins Original Penguin
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 10h
All the latest tariff news, analysis and advice to keep you updated on the fast-moving global trading landscape.

Click here for the latest updates.

#fashion #retail #international #tariffs
Tariff tracker: Latest news and advice for fashion retailers
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 10h
British premium brand AllSaints has announced the opening of three new stores before the end of the year, marking the latest development in its UK expansion.

Click the link for more.

#fashino #retail #fashionnews #retailnews #AllSaints
AllSaints to open three new stores in 2025
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 10h
Womenswear brand #NastyGal is now available to purchase through Amazon Fashion as owner Debenhams Groups doubles down on US expansion.
Nasty Gal launches on Amazon in the US
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 11h
#Topshop and Topman managing director Michelle Wilson shared plans for further partners and standalone stores at #DrapersInnerCircleSummit yesterday (15 October) in London.

Read more via the link.
Topshop MD: 'We need to get on with opening stores'
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 11h
Closing #DrapersInnerCircleSummit on 15 October, panellists from Asda, Belstaff, Fred Perry and the Fashion Retail Academy discussed how to foster the next generation of fashion retail leaders.
Asda, Fred Perry, Belstaff and Fashion Retail Academy: How to create the next generation of leaders
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 13h
High street fashion giant Mango has become the latest victim of a cyber attack, which saw "limited" customer data stolen from one of its external marketing services.

Find out all the details via the link.

#Mango #cyberattack #fashionnews
Mango confirms customer data stolen after cyber incident
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 13h
BREAKING: Giorgio Armani has appointed Giuseppe Marsocci as its new chief executive officer as the Italian luxury house moves to implement its late founder's succession plans.

Read the full story below.

#fashion #luxury #fashionnews #luxurynews #Armani
Armani names CEO
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 19h
Online fashion retailer Zalando has named former L'Oréal executive Thomas Schwulera as its new vice president of beauty.

Read more here.

#fashion #fashionnews #retail #retailnews #Zalando
Zalando taps L'Oréal exec as vice president of beauty
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 19h
John Lewis & Partners has launched a new supplier platform to bring a wider range of products to its customers at speed, with Russell & Bromley as one of the first brands added.

Read more here.

#fashion #fashionnews #retail #retailnews
John Lewis launches new platform to become 'the home of premium brands'
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 19h
High street fashion giant Mango has become the latest victim of a cyber attack, which saw "limited" customer data stolen from one of its external marketing services.

Read more here.

#fashion #fashionnews #retail #retailnews
Mango confirms customer data stolen after cyber incident
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 19h
Marks and Spencer today (16 October) launches its second collaboration with fashion designer Bella Freud. Drapers gets a first look at the collection.

See more here.

#fashion #fashionnews #retail #retailnews
First look: M&S x Bella Freud AW25
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 1d
Premium womenswear label Wyse London is led by founder Marielle Wyse and CEO Kara Groves. The duo tell Drapers about its growth plans.

Read the latest Drapers Interview via the link.

#WyseLondon #fashionnews #womenswear #DrapersInterview
Meet the female duo powering Wyse London
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 1d
Drapers hears from Gymshark’s Ben Francis, Never Fully Dressed's Lucy Aylen, Superdry’s Julian Dunkerton, Joules' Tom Joule and Nadine Merabi on whether fashion founders and CEOs can work together for the good of the company.

Read our investigation below.

#fashion #retail #founders #ceos
How do fashion founders work with CEOs?
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 1d
Fashion retail must advocate for gender-diverse leadership teams to win over customers.

Read more insights from Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan below.

#leadership #femaleleaders #fashion
Editor’s comment: fashion must push for progress in gender parity
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 1d
In a season marked by creative director musical chairs, leading luxury buyers tell Drapers their highlights from the spring/summer 26 catwalks of New York, London, Milan and Paris fashion weeks.

Find out their top picks below.

#fashionbuyer #SS26 #catwalks
What are Mytheresa, Nordstrom, Moda Operandi and End buying for spring/summer 26?
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 1d
EXCLUSIVE: Perry Ellis Europe has appointed #Lacoste head of fashion channel Laura Colagrande to the role of brand director Europe for its sports lifestyle brand Original Penguin, Drapers can reveal.

Find out more by clicking the link below.
Lacoste head of fashion channel joins Original Penguin
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 1d
Speaking at #DrapersInnerCircleSummit, Represent chief digital officer Stefan Lewis shared the brand’s journey from a small graphic design project founded by two brothers to a globally recognised label.

Click the link below for the key strategies and lessons that have shaped its growth.
Represent’s lessons from scaling a brand into a legacy
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 1d
LVMH-owned Italian luxury #fashion house Fendi has announced the appointment of former Dior womenswear artistic director Maria Grazia Chiuri as chief creative officer.

Find out more details via the link.

#Fendi #fashionnews #peoplemoves
Maria Grazia Chiuri returns to Fendi as chief creative officer
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 1d
Topshop and Topman managing director Michelle Wilson shared plans for further partners and standalone stores at #DrapersInnerCircleSummit – the market-leading event for CEOs, founders and C-suites of fashion retail businesses – today (15 October) in London.

Read more via the link.
Topshop MD: 'We need to get on with opening stores'
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 1d
AllSaints CEO Peter Wood opened Drapers Inner Circle Summit in London this morning by diving into the retailer's ongoing global expansion plans and sharing his secrets to success when it comes to scaling the business for future growth.

Read the full story here.

#DrapersInnerCircleSummit
AllSaints CEO: 'Boutique stores driving higher values and tackling tariffs with acrobatics'
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Drapers @drapersonline.bsky.social · 1d
To kick off the return of Drapers Inner Circle Summit today in London – the event for CEOs and founders of fashion retail businesses – Ginny Seymour, CEO of Aligne, reveals how she progressed in her career.

Read more here >> bit.ly/3WyF2ei

#leadership #femaleleadership #fashion #Aligne