Victoria’s Secret’s ‘sexy, mass-market appeal’ hurt shirt brand, court finds

Judge Colin Birss rules US lingerie firm’s Pink brand has infringed the trademark of British shirtmaker Thomas Pink

Made for you: Prada’s customised shoes and the rise of personalised fashion

Tailor-made brogues, customised silk scarves, monogrammed trunks – personalisation is big news at luxury brands and on the high street, as customers are increasingly enjoying taking control

Hermès’ artistic director leaves after four years

Christophe
Lemaire, the artistic director of Hermès, has just announced he will be leaving the French fashion house after four years. Now, all eyes are on who will take over next

British Fashion Council to help young designers on to high street

The BFC Contemporary scheme will encourage new designers to focus on contemporary fashion instead of concentrating solely on the catwalk

Burberry cheque: Christopher Bailey wins over fashion world but not the City

He was hired on sight as the brand’s designer and plucked from college by Donna Karan, but investors ask if he is worth £20m