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"I probably have more coats than anyone. I'm always buying Burberry. I don't know why as I live in Florida so it doesn't really add up," the American told AFP after her 7-5, 6-3 win. "Now I have a wonderful white coat I can wear in New York on rainy days.". (iAfrica.com)
Ross Park Mall going upscale Jun 25, 2008
Shoppers with a passion for a certain style of clothes and accessories soon will be able to hit the new Louis Vuitton, Burberry, True Religion Jeans and Michael Kors stores scheduled to open at the 1. 2 million-square-foot mall, according to mall owner Simon Property Group Inc.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Men's Fashion "Campaign" Hits Milan Jun 24, 2008
Also showing Saturday, Christopher Bailey for Burberry embraced the easy life for next summer wrinkling everything from jacket to trench coat before it gets crumpled in a suitcase or soaked in the rain. Typically British, the summer Burberry man can't part with his cardigan - this round so light it can hardly be called sensible - and his traditional hat, the latest version a cross between Paddington Bear and a scarecrow. (CBS News -- World)
Federer cruises Jun 24, 2008
"I'm always buying Burberry coats. And I don't know why, because I live in Florida. It doesn't really add up. Now, I have a wonderful white coat I can wear on the court and in New York for those rainy days. It's definitely not athletic attire, but it's ladylike, and I'm very ladylike. It goes perfect with my personality and everything else. It's perfect for me." Williams took a while to find her rhythm. The match was tied 5-all in the first set with a breakpoint against the American. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Celebrity makers: part two Jun 23, 2008
The client list of American fashion PR and show production company KCD reads like the contents of Victoria Beckham's wardrobe, including Chlo;, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Burberry and Versace. The company was launched in 1984 - the initials come from the founders, stylists Kezia Keeble and Paul Cavaco, and fashion writer John Duka - and pioneered the stagehand-style headsets and black attire worn by staff at fashion shows to produce a sense of theatre. (Guardian Unlimited -- Media)
Menswear Milan: Hedging their bets: Pajamas prevail Jun 23, 2008
What a difference a year has made at Burberry Prorsum ... And the countryside was just where Burberry had migrated ... What came out was quintessentially Burberry - a mix of boyish style, more country than urban, and a melancholic vision of a fading old England of oak trees, green lawns and muddy ponds. (International Herald Tribune)
Burberry goes for crumpled chic Jun 23, 2008
Christopher Bailey, head designer at Burberry, is the man with the answers, judging by the label's latest impressive financial results ... This was the first catwalk collection from Burberry since it announced an impressive set of financial figures, making the British label one of the top five luxury brands in the world ... Ironically, for a company that trades on its British heritage, it is the US and the emerging markets such as Russia and China, which are key to Burberry's good fortune - only... (Guardian Unlimited)
Coke and petrol do not blend Jun 18, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
McCain Wobbles Jun 16, 2008
- By Mickey Kaus - Slate Magazine. Morekausfilescolumns. (Slate)
Eye-Popping Pink for Summer 2008 Jun 13, 2008
Make a dramatic statement with Cavalli or Missoni with dreamy, supersized prints, or go for an everyday plain pink Burberry shift or a floral. If you are going to do florals then do them big and bold this season, brightly colored, to get you noticed. (Suite101.com)
Fashion fantasy still a star in 'Sex and the City' movie Jun 10, 2008
Ten years of watching "Sex and the City," including the sanitized reruns, has trained a generation of label- and love-addled romantics not to raise an eyebrow, presuming Botox has not yet made that impossible, when Carrie Bradshaw dons a black Burberry coat and a trilby to go shopping, film-noir-style, at Duane Reade. Or when Carrie wears a four-figure Nina Ricci sweater trimmed with hundreds of feathers while typing on a laptop in the privacy of her own home. (International Herald Tribune)
The close-up Jun 9, 2008
I bought a single red leather golfing glove from Burberry the other day - it's so sexy and I only bought it to use in my work. Whose dress sense do you admire. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Costume drama Jun 7, 2008
Spiky pieces from Burberry and mixed-media wonders from Dries Van Noten will probably sell out before Labour Day. Store buyers stand to benefit from carrying designer jewellery, says Lisa Corbo, a Toronto retail veteran who co-owns the swellegant Yorkville boutique George C. with her husband. (Globe and Mail)
Androgynous Deyn Jun 7, 2008
Deyn has opened and closed shows for many top names such as Anna Sui, Michael Kors and Burberry. Love her or hate her, there is no escaping Agyness with her bold brights and neon socks. (iAfrica.com)
Henshaw -- Doggie doings Jun 6, 2008
Or the 22-carat, gold-plated IDs, aromatherapy cost spritzes, hand-painted ceramic dinnerware, quilted travel mats, and Burberry pet raincoats that are available for VIP (Very Important Pooches) at the Ritz Carlton in Manhattan. And, oh, yes, Jedi is no longer our family dog. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Rachael Ray, Dunkin' Donuts and the Keffiyeh Kerfuffle May 30, 2008
Would they say the same of fashion designers who marketed modified Klan-style hoods in Burberry plaid as the next big thing. Fashion statements may seem insignificant, but when they lead to the mainstreaming of violence unintentionally or not they matter. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Sex and the Cash Register May 30, 2008
Burberry is quick to point out that Parker wore a Burberry Prorsum coat in the film; Vogue urges you to subscribe to the magazine and win a chance to "Dress like the Women from Sex and the City," courtesy a $3,700 shopping spree at Neiman Marcus. "Tons of pitches have been coming in," says Jeralyn Gerba, New York City editor of trends sourcing Web site Daily Candy. (Slate)
Luxury Brands Prevail Despite Wobbly Economy May 29, 2008
British luxury brand Burberry (BRBY.LN) posted a profit of 206 ... The results showed the robustness of our global luxury business in these challenging times, said Burberry Chief Executive Angela Ahrendts ... And Burberry fits into one of those "super rich" brands. (Fox News)
Burberry fashions profit leap to beat credit crisis May 29, 2008
Burberry fashions 25pc profit leap to beat credit crisis - Telegraph ... Burberry fashions 25pc profit leap to beat credit crisis ... Burberry, the luxury goods retailer known for its camel check, has defied the credit crisis with a 25pc leap in pre-tax profit over the year to the end of March. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Tempus: Intermediate Capital; Burberry; Electrocomponents May 29, 2008 Find The 'Sex and the City' Look for Less May 28, 2008 Nightmare #2 May 28, 2008 The day Cherie stripped off in the name of diplomacy May 26, 2008 Global City of the Year: London May 22, 2008 Obama Gaffe-O-The-Day May 20, 2008 When two Davids collide on American Idol May 18, 2008 Catwalk scouts search for next designer talent May 18, 2008 More of this story May 18, 2008 Edwards VP? Don't Think So! May 15, 2008 SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE LIFESTYLE BUDGET May 8, 2008 Tricky Trends to Try for 2008 May 5, 2008 Curbside diva turns trash into treasure May 5, 2008 Downscaled hopes for an upscale mall May 4, 2008 Fabulous FringeTrend for 2008 May 4, 2008 The World's Top-Earning Models May 4, 2008 Greener pastures for Miguel Adrover May 2, 2008 As the Crocs fad fades, shoe maker takes a kicking Apr 17, 2008 Business big shot: Angela Ahrendt Apr 16, 2008 The Investment Column: Safety-first makes Durex-maker SSL a good buy Apr 16, 2008 Burberry's sales soar as Debenhams struggles Apr 16, 2008 * When a fashion ad is more than just an ad Apr 16, 2008 Green seeking an exit from BHS to focus on Topshop Apr 13, 2008 Do accents matter? Apr 4, 2008 Not a status symbol, just a dog Apr 3, 2008 Hugo Boss unconstrained by debt, dividend: CFO Mar 31, 2008 Nordstrom prepares to dazzle Burlington Mall shoppers Mar 28, 2008 Hartmarx First Quarter Results in Line With Previous Guidance Mar 28, 2008 Renee Zellweger dishes in true colors Mar 28, 2008 Artist renders haute-couture in humble medium Mar 9, 2008 Luxury brands covet the recession-proof Mar 8, 2008 Agyness Deyn top on Tatler's Best Dressed list Mar 8, 2008 Fashion Valley to add exclusive stores Mar 8, 2008 Agyness Deyn: The face of a generation Mar 5, 2008 Costco's Quarterly Profit Rises as Shoppers Stock Up on Food Mar 5, 2008 This year's model Mar 4, 2008 Interpreting Milan Feb 24, 2008 Milan style undimmed by recession Feb 24, 2008 Brand Extensions Unleashed. Seriously Feb 22, 2008 Lack of factories has designers wondering -- does Britain need a new industrial revolution? Feb 22, 2008 Safe and sound or glitzy and loud? Feb 22, 2008 Subdued elegance, fine lines -- Jil Sander, Burberry Prorsum, Bottega Veneta, Etro Feb 20, 2008 Change is in the air at Ross Park Mall Feb 20, 2008 In books for young, two views on product placement Feb 19, 2008 Uproar as model smiles in fashion ad Feb 18, 2008 Blake Lively Feb 18, 2008 Godmother of fashion returns with great hits Feb 15, 2008 Jaeger styles a renaissance, aims beyond Burberry Feb 12, 2008 London Fashion Week: Reinvention game: Ossie Clark, Biba and Jaeger London Feb 12, 2008 London Fashion Week: Your cut-out-and-keep guide Feb 11, 2008 Rugged craftwork leads the way Feb 6, 2008 Gucci Designer Frida Giannini Feb 6, 2008 Kimono folds seen as Japan's couture Feb 5, 2008 FTSE 100 Stock Index Gains, Led by Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, Antofagasta Feb 2, 2008 Hennes & Mauritz Profit Growth Slows as Consumers Pare Spending on Clothes Jan 31, 2008 As the rich get cheaper, the poor get poorer Jan 29, 2008 Wealthy shoppers hurt blue-collar households Jan 29, 2008 Best of the New: Shopping Jan 27, 2008 Rushing about Jan 24, 2008 Mens's Fashion Jan 22, 2008 Boucheron's 150th: A modern take on Art Nouveau Jan 22, 2008 Dior: Vivid colors to banish doom and gloom Jan 22, 2008 Foreboding creeps into Canada's financial sector Jan 22, 2008 Grown-up chic is back as high street goes upmarket Jan 20, 2008 Ironically sober Jan 19, 2008
At yesterday s full-year results, Burberry stated its intention to take those two categories to 10 per cent of sales each within five years, against 3 per cent at present ... Burberry repeated its plans to increase its retail space by 13 per cent in the current year and achieve underlying growth of 10 per cent in its wholesale division in the first half ... The question remains to what extent Burberry s like-for-like retail sales growth of 8 per cent last year can continue to defy its peers. (Times Online)
Burberry bags 14 pct annual profit rise May 28, 2008
Fashion brand Burberry Group reported a 14 percent rise in annual adjusted operating profit, helped by strong sales of its luxury handbags, and nearly doubled capital expenditure for this year compared with last. Chief Executive Angela Ahrendts said in a statement Burberry's profits of 206 ... But in a sign of Burberry's confidence, Ahrendts added the fashion house, known for its camel and red check, would nearly double its capital expenditure for this year to 90 million to 95 million pounds, up... (International Herald Tribune)
We found a pink Burberry trench for $250 and Louis Vuitton bags for hundreds rather than thousands. They were this season too. (WNBC.com, NY)
Morekausfilescolumns. If the Dems don't push for health care. (Slate)
She talked of taking Ludmila Putin shopping at Burberry. "She took all her clothes off and started trying things on, right there in the shop. And that meant I had to take my clothes off too and try a few things on. The things you have to do for international diplomacy." Fortunately, she added, the requirement to disrobe was a rare one. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
"That's simple -- it's because London's so dynamic," says Christopher Bailey, design director of Burberry, the once-dowdy British raincoat company that has been reinvented as a successful global fashion brand ... Cheering them on is Agyness Deyn, the pixie-cropped blonde in the Armani and Burberry ads, who's also the poster girl of the cool Nu Rave club scene. (FastCompany)
Morekausfilescolumns. Those pesky "states in the middle". (Slate)
Just because its made of plaid, Burberry doesnt equate to boring. Hes got the look: Hes a cutie. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Now creative director of Burberry, Bailey won the first GFW collection of the year award in 1992, after graduating from the University of Westminster. Worked at Gucci and Donna Karan. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
If I were on the golf course and someone offered me six figures to trade in my Burberry plaid golf hat, I would say: Hat, what hat. Whose Burberry. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
" I think J.S. believes this distinction cuts against Edwards. But you could read it another way! ... 7:55 P.M.__________________________, May 9, 2008Don't Read This, Maureen: Obama "off the rack" ... at ... um ... Burberry. 6:09 P.M. ___________________________Newsweek's of being a mindlessly contrarian crypto-conservative. I accuse him of being an Obama tankster. A good time is had by all. ... P.S.: Alter also I think he's lost historical perspective. ... 10:55... (Slate)
Among her most prized possessions plucked from refuse in cities across the country are an Armani sweater, Burberry fur pieces and a "timeless" brown-and-cream checkered Ann Taylor business suit she found in a red bag on a curb near a Soho apartment building last year. 1,000. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
If you feel you resemble more of a lumberjack than a fashionista, then go for Burberry s minimalist checks, teamed with soft, neutral tones. Make the look edgy rather than preppy and whatever you do, avoid teaming them with a pleated skirt. (Suite101.com)
Among her most prized possessions plucked from refuse in cities across the country are an Armani sweater, Burberry fur pieces, and a "timeless" brown-and-cream checkered Ann Taylor business suit that she found in a little red bag on a curb near a Soho apartment building on Feb. 4, 2007. Her most recent finds were four pairs of gloves from a church in Johnstown -- her hometown -- that she and a friend visited April 26 as part of a project photographing closing churches. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
And the younger moms paying attention to fashion are more likely to buy a Burberry blanket for their baby carriage than $350 designer jeans for themselves. "There has been a culture in the Boston area of that Yankee thriftiness, even when one had money," Riley said. (Boston Globe)
According to Elle magazine s online fashion report from the word s runways, , Giorgio Armani adorned everything from a one-shoulder drape top to a sexy pencil skirt in black silk fringe, while Christopher Bailey incorporated ruching, feathers, and fringe to create layer upon layer of well-defined texture at Burberry. In Milan, Dolce &Gabbana also showcased a shredded-tiered, off-the-shoulder top, reminiscent of a shaggy dog. (Suite101.com)
Waif icon Kate Moss tripped up a bit last year by ending contracts with Burberry, Stella McCartney, Dior (other-otc: - - ) and Versace. But her eponymous clothing line with British retailer Topshop is a hit in 29 countries, including the U.K., the U.S., and Russia. (Forbes)
His most famous pieces were made from unpicking and reworking a Burberry trench coat, a Louis Vuitton bag and a mattress belonging to the eccentric poseur Quentin Crisp. Since Adrover was dumped by his American backers, the designer returned to Majorca in 2005 and has focused his recycling ideas into a search for ecologically sound fabrics. (International Herald Tribune)
Companies such as Lacoste and Burberry have been successful in moving beyond their core product, but only when the essence of the brand is clear and attractive, said marketing consultant Luke Sklar. "Extending to new categories almost always has to come from a position of strength in your core category," said Mr. Sklar of Sklar Wilton & Associates. (Globe and Mail)
Angela Ahrendts claims that she never watches the Burberry share price 00004000 ... But it is likely that the American, who took over as Burberry's chief executive two years ago, may have sneaked a peek yesterday as a bullish trading statement sent the luxury fashion group's stock up more than 10 per cent. ... Total global sales in the six months to March were up by a better-than-expected 19 per cent. The success is also testimony to the wisdom of Ms Ahrendts's decision to make Burberry ever... (Times Online)
Burberry; Hilton Foods ... The clothing retailer and wholesaler Burberry likes to think of itself as being a bit different ... "Burberry continues to buck the trend in a very challenging environment: proof of how a brand turnaround can cushion the impact of a downturn," say watchers at Redburn, who reiterate a "buy" recommendation on the stock. (Independent)
Burberry's sales soar as Debenhams struggles - Business News, Business - The Independent ... Burberry's sales soar as Debenhams struggles ... On a day that Tesco's results shone, other retailers reporting their numbers experienced mixed fortunes: John David Group and Burberry looked solid, while Debenhams once more ran aground. (Independent)
Many people look to fashion advertisements as eagerly as they do the layouts, and a perusal of the spring issues finds chalk-striped vamps at Dior, discoing Amazons at Dsters at Burberry and cloud-borne nymphs at Lanvin. Emerging from all this dreamy splendor, like an uninvited guest, her sharp elbows out, is the figure of Victoria Beckham. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. By Margareta Pagano Sunday, 13 April 2008. (Independent)
Dressed in Burberry and using an American preppy accent, he was entirely convincing as an attractive, desirable, intelligent, upper middle class American. On the DVD of the film the actors speak in their own voices about their roles. (Telegraph.co.uk)
They dress them in shirts, jackets, faux sunglasses and Burberry-pattern hats ... Do we really think dogs can distinguish between a Burberry check and Black Watch tartan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
"We are looking for a small brand that with Hugo Boss' help can quickly reach its growth potential," he said, adding British fashion house Burberry was too large to fit Boss' target criteria. (Reporting by Jonathan Gould; editing by Sue Thomas). (ABC News -- Wire)
The shoe departments features styles for all family members from luxury designers like Burberry and Bruno Magli to the Australian comfort boot maker Ugg Australia and uniquely features one of the stores two glass 200-gallon fish tanks in the children s shoe department. The shoe department also distinctly offers shoppers the option of having their shoes shined for $2. (Burlington Union, MA)
We are also seeking a site for the first Hart Schaffner Marx retail store to fully showcase its lifestyle offerings of business and casual apparel," Mr. Patel concluded. The first quarter operating loss was $3.6 million in 2008 compared to an operating loss of $3.3 million in 2007. The gross margin rate was 33.1% in 2008 compared to 33.4% in 2007, and included the effect this year of surplus inventory liquidations at reduced gross margins. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $43.6... (PR Newswire)
Burberry Prorsum silk halter dress. Melody N.Y.C. vermeil cuff with semiprecious gems. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Your Connection to the. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)
If, as appears to be the case, very rich consumers are spurning Coach handbags, Burberry raincoats and Ralph Lauren polo shirts, aspiring luxury goods consumers may also, in time, lose interest in favor of newer or less widely distributed - and counterfeited - brands ... Suzy Menkes interviews Burberry's creative director Christopher Bailey. (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)
Deyn also took over from the 34-year-old in the latest campaign for luxury brand Burberry. The pixie-haired blonde, whose real name is Laura Hollins, stole the spotlight at London Fashion Week in September and has also been named Model of the Year. (Xinhuanet, China)
In recent years, Fashion Valley mall has moved aggressively to become even more upscale by adding such well-known retailers as Bloomingdale's, Gucci and Burberry. Now, it's going high-end and exclusive with the planned opening of new stores that are hardly household names in San Diego. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Deyn is aware that her championship of street style is a part of her image that brings in lavish contracts with luxury firms, and is not above whispering such lines from the PR handbook as: "I love Burberry and it's special to work for a British label." She flogs the British angle like mad, posting a photograph of her heroine, the Queen, on her website, and flying a little Union flag off the back of her bicycle. All this adoration of England, must, of course, go down a storm in her adopted home... (Independent)
As a seller of Burberry, Fendi and Omega products, Costco also won over people looking for lower prices on luxury brands. Costco is ``focused on the member and the value that they are bringing to the member,'' , an analyst at Thrivent Asset Management in Minneapolis, said in a March 3 telephone interview. (Bloomberg -- US)
Named Model of the Year, she tops the Tatler Best Dressed list and is the new face of Burberry: so is Agyness Deyn the new Kate Moss, asks JACKIE HUNTER SO, IS she or isn't she ... "She's free-spirited and always stands out from the crowd," says Christopher Bailey, the creative director of fashion house Burberry, in whose spring 2008 advertising campaign Deyn currently stars ... You'll doubtless have spotted Deyn's doll-like blue eyes staring out from Burberry's adverts on billboards and in... (Scotsman)
The trends of the season longer lengths, sharper tailoring, textures, and deep, inky colors were well played out at places like Dolce na, MaxMara and Burberry. But it was Miuccia Prada who, as usual, advanced the fashion agenda with her rigid and subversively sexual show featuring cotton and silk guipure lace layered over starchy cotton shirts and collars. (Time.com)
In a stand-out Burberry Prorsum show, Christopher Bailey gave us the most convincing take on quiet luxury that was packed with feel-good, cosy textures (think stretch chenille dresses, fine cashmere knits, beautiful ultra-light coats in easy-to-wear shapes). He also went back to the brand's heart with some glorious coats, from cocoons in sludgy autumnal colours to a dressy take on a classic trench in pale blush, quilted silk. (Guardian Unlimited)
Meanwhile, more established luxury brands continue to promote high-end pet couture ranging from Louis Vuitton leashes to Burberry raincoats to collars crafted from Swarovski crystals. PetSmart, which recently launched a pet hostel chain called PetsHotel, is the latest example of a brand that's attempting to apply human standards of pampering to a category that often doesn't rise much above 30-lb. (AdWeek)
In the past 40 years, many British factories owned by some of the oldest brand names from Burberry to Barbour have closed as retailers shunned the high cost of "Made in Britain" and shifted manufacturing to cheaper places like China and Turkey. Burberry has kept two factories in Yorkshire but shut one in Wales last year because of expense ... Video Suzy Menkes interviews Burberry's creative director Christopher Bailey. (International Herald Tribune)
Christopher Bailey at Burberry also played it a little too safe ... Yes, Burberry is all about British style, but why does "British style" always have to mean "styles from the past" ... In Burberry's case, it doesn't - its current collection, with berry-coloured minidresses and chunky accessories, has nothing Back to the Future about it. (Guardian Unlimited)
Chris Moore/Karl Prouse Burberry Prorsum, by Christopher Bailey ... Video: Burberry's Christopher Bailey with Suzy Menkes ... Burberry's menswear collection was key to the show of autumnal colors and feathery surfaces that the designer Christopher Bailey sent out for Burberry Prorsum. (International Herald Tribune)
Merchants have heard names such as Louis Vuitton, Vera Wang, Juicy Couture and Burberry, all high-end brands. Mall officials won't confirm store names but they don't deny the North Hills shopping center is changing in preparation for the arrival of retail star, Nordstrom, scheduled to open Oct. 24. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Specifying a character's brand of lipstick, shoes or handbag is a commonly accepted way to add an aura of reality or consumer aspiration to books aimed at young readers: just think of "The Gossip Girl," with that series's abundant references to Prada and Burberry. But what if writers and publishers enlisted companies to sponsor those branded mentions, as is the widespread practice in Hollywood. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Considering the whole point is to try to convince a customer to spend a grand on a bag, you'd think the message would be, "Spend money, it'll make you happy." Not according to the new-season adverts: take Kate Moss looking most unimpressed in a doorway in the YSL advert; or the model Agyness Deyn, looking miffed in a Burberry advert with a bunch of boys with better hair than her; or, most extraordinarily of all, the Stella McCartney advert in which a model looks very annoyed, as well she might,... (Guardian Unlimited -- Media)
She took copious notes on some of her favorite pieces such as a Richard Chai white-striped waistcoat, a black leather and elastic Burberry belt, and Manolo Blahnik for Alexander Wang white cutout pumps so she could buy them in New York. NOT TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL: Blake couldn't wait to get home to spend QT with her Gossip Girl cast. (Teen Vogue)
Given how heavily brands such as Mulberry and Burberry play on their British roots it seems perverse to be tailored so completely to a nebulous sense of. ber luxury that can be bought at many places. (Times Online)
Since Burberry proved a global luxury goods group can be built out of a First World War trenchcoat maker, London's catwalks are full of once-storied names -- Asprey, Aquascutum, Biba, Ossie Clark -- whose backers are hoping to build fortunes by exploiting their heritage. While seasoned luxury industry executives believe many of these to be doomed to failure, Jaeger is considered to have potential not least because of Earl's steady hand. (ABC News -- Wire)
The success of Burberry has encouraged yet another solid British company to pick up its skirts and dance. Jaeger, once a supplier of classic English clothes to country folk, is trying to rev up its fashion engine. (International Herald Tribune)
While the holy grail that is "doing a Burberry" remains elusive, it's not for want of trying. Aquascutum now regularly has a London Fashion Week show. (Independent)
City to country, Proenza Schouler leads the way - International Herald Tribune. Chris Moore/Karl Prouse. (International Herald Tribune)
"Coach, Tiffany and Burberry are all saying they've started to see slowdown, but Gucci is resisting the cyclical downturn and delivering double-digit growth.". Giannini's bigger challenge has been to try to reposition Gucci's clothing lines. (Time.com)
Kimono folds seen as Japan's couture - International Herald Tribune. Kimono folds seen as Japan's couture. (International Herald Tribune)
Burberry Group Plc climbed after HSBC Holdings Plc recommended investors buy the shares. British Airways Plc, Europe's third-biggest carrier, led declining shares after Chief Executive Officer Willie Walsh said fuel costs will become a greater burden in 2008. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Marks, the U.K.'s biggest clothing retailer, reported an unexpected drop in holiday sales, while luxury label Burberry Group Plc said this month it may miss profit estimates. We have seen reports from other retailers, especially in the U.K., that sales figures weren't that good towards the end of the year,'' Bjoern Schwarz, an analyst at Sydbank, said ahead of the results. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
NEW YORK - It's hard to feel sorry for well-heeled shoppers whose idea of tough economic times is passing on $1,000 Burberry raincoats or that $300 limo ride while the working poor skimp on vegetables and take the bus ... Tiffany & Co. and Williams-Sonoma Inc. both reduced their earnings outlooks and Burberry PLC said it may miss its 2008 profit forecast. (MSNBC -- Business)
NEW YORK - It's hard to feel sorry for well-heeled shoppers whose idea of tough economic times is passing on $1,000 Burberry raincoats or that $300 limo ride while the working poor skimp on vegetables and take the bus ... Tiffany nd Williams-Sonoma Inc. both reduced their earnings outlooks and Burberry PLC said it may miss its 2008 profit forecast. (AZCentral -- Business)
The reopened Natick Collection brings luxury shopping to the suburbs in a big way, with Burberry, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and more at the Natick mall. A catalog favorite for years, HANNA ANDERSSON has finally opened a first-in-Massachusetts store featuring its charming and colorful children's wear inspired by Swedish designs. (Boston Globe)
In addition, I yanked away another girl's Burberry scarf and fashioned myself an arm-sling. Any sorority that was going to turn away someone who looked like an escapee from an air raid on "Sex and the City" wasn't a sorority that I wanted to be a part of. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Drowning in drama at Dior Homme - International Herald Tribune. Chris Moore/Karl Prouse Kris Van Assche said that he took the same idea of classic elegance from his Dior Homme presentation of last season but pushed it radically forward, working to make the silhouette as elongated as possible. (International Herald Tribune)
Suzy Menkes interviews Burberry's creative director Christopher Bailey ... Supreme Luxury 2007: Suzy Menkes meets with the CEO of Burberry. (International Herald Tribune)
At Dior the show was a multi-colored, multi-faceted, super-size-me tonic. (Chris Moore/Karl Prouse). (International Herald Tribune)
At the Coach boutique on Vancouver's Burrard Street, a chihuahua in a Burberry print jacket followed its owner around the displays and salespeople outnumbered shoppers four to one. But slower times are typical for January, a saleswoman said. (Globe and Mail)
Banana Republic does have a Burberry aesthetic that means it fits with fashion magazines' trend stories. Everyone in the Harper's Bazaar office totally coveted the new season navy-blue, double-breasted, short-sleeve jacket. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Suzy Menkes interviews Burberry's creative director Christopher Bailey about his Fall/Winter 2008 Menswear col. ... Supreme Luxury 2007: Suzy Menkes meets with the CEO of Burberry. (International Herald Tribune)
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