Burberry first quarter beats forecasts Jul 15, 2008
Fashion brand Burberry beat forecasts with a 26 percent rise in first-quarter revenues, helped by strong sales accessories and early receipts from its Autumn/Winter ranges, but said trading conditions were tough ... "I am pleased with Burberry's start to the year in an increasingly challenging external environment," Chief Executive Angela Ahrendts said in a statement ... Burberry shares have lost around a fifth in value over the past month on fears a downturn in consumer spending will hit demand... (International Herald Tribune)
I Hate Your Dog Jul 13, 2008
But every time I see a dog tied up in ribbons pitifully shivering in somebody's purse while that somebody attacks a sale rack while talking on a cellphone, I think, at least those poor, doomed Michael Vick dogs never had to wear a reversible Burberry jacket. I can hear what you're thinking - and you're wrong. (Boston Globe)
Economic woes hurting sale of luxury goods Jul 7, 2008
Higher-end products like Burberry, Dolce na and Prada all sustained price increases from last year, he said. Prada glasses, for example, rose in price three times this year, Blick said. (Web Devil, AZ)
Open necks and wallets are musts Jun 29, 2008
At Burberry, British designer Christopher Bailey made a strong and fresh stab at the menswear market, recently overshadowed by the success of his women's bags and shoes ... There were wonderful big, big bags at Burberry Prorsum too. (Guardian Unlimited)
* Never mind the matches, look at the outfits Jun 26, 2008
"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." ... Im always buying Burberry. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Wimbledon is all about the fashion! Jun 26, 2008
"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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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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
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)
Find The 'Sex and the City' Look for Less May 28, 2008
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)
Nightmare #2 May 28, 2008
Morekausfilescolumns. If the Dems don't push for health care. (Slate)
The day Cherie stripped off in the name of diplomacy May 26, 2008
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)
Global City of the Year: London May 22, 2008
"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)
Obama Gaffe-O-The-Day May 20, 2008
Morekausfilescolumns. Those pesky "states in the middle". (Slate)
When two Davids collide on American Idol May 18, 2008
Just because its made of plaid, Burberry doesnt equate to boring. Hes got the look: Hes a cutie. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Catwalk scouts search for next designer talent May 18, 2008
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)
More of this story May 18, 2008
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)
Edwards VP? Don't Think So! May 15, 2008
" 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)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE LIFESTYLE BUDGET May 8, 2008
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)
Tricky Trends to Try for 2008 May 5, 2008
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)
Curbside diva turns trash into treasure May 5, 2008
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)
Downscaled hopes for an upscale mall May 4, 2008
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)
Fabulous FringeTrend for 2008 May 4, 2008
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)
The World's Top-Earning Models May 4, 2008
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)
Greener pastures for Miguel Adrover May 2, 2008
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)
As the Crocs fad fades, shoe maker takes a kicking Apr 17, 2008
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)
* When a fashion ad is more than just an ad Apr 16, 2008
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)
Business big shot: Angela Ahrendt Apr 16, 2008
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)
The Investment Column: Safety-first makes Durex-maker SSL a good buy Apr 16, 2008
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 Apr 16, 2008
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)
Green seeking an exit from BHS to focus on Topshop Apr 13, 2008
from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. By Margareta Pagano Sunday, 13 April 2008. (Independent)
Do accents matter? Apr 4, 2008
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)
Not a status symbol, just a dog Apr 3, 2008
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)
Hugo Boss unconstrained by debt, dividend: CFO Mar 31, 2008
"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)
Nordstrom prepares to dazzle Burlington Mall shoppers Mar 28, 2008
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)
Hartmarx First Quarter Results in Line With Previous Guidance Mar 28, 2008
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)
Renee Zellweger dishes in true colors Mar 28, 2008
Burberry Prorsum silk halter dress. Melody N.Y.C. vermeil cuff with semiprecious gems. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Artist renders haute-couture in humble medium Mar 9, 2008
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Luxury brands covet the recession-proof Mar 8, 2008
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)
Agyness Deyn top on Tatler's Best Dressed list Mar 8, 2008
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)
Fashion Valley to add exclusive stores Mar 8, 2008
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)
Agyness Deyn: The face of a generation Mar 5, 2008
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)
Costco's Quarterly Profit Rises as Shoppers Stock Up on Food Mar 5, 2008
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)
This year's model Mar 4, 2008
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)
Milan style undimmed by recession Feb 24, 2008
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)
Interpreting Milan Feb 24, 2008
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)
Brand Extensions Unleashed. Seriously Feb 22, 2008
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)
Lack of factories has designers wondering -- does Britain need a new industrial revolution? Feb 22, 2008
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)
