Tamara Mellon, the Jimmy Choo co-founder, is starting over with Leave Him On Red

Tamara Mellon Launches Leave Him On Red Collection. Tamara Mellon co-founded Jimmy Choo in 1996 and 20 years later, she is still obsessed with shoes but not the traditional way of doing things, as the British fashion designer, businesswoman, and magazine editor says. “So I’m starting over. This is my reboot (pun intended). I’m redefining … Read more

Plastic is so over. So why do some fashion houses still treat it as cool?

The catwalk positively oozes fossil fuel just as we begin to uncouple our lives from it

US fashion brand Michael Kors to stop using animal fur

Move to adopt synthetic fibres comes six months after protesters heckle designer at New York speech

Jimmy Choo auctioned off to US fashion brand Michael Kors for £900m

American firm fends off rival bids for fabled British luxury shoes and bag firm

Now on sale: Jimmy Choo (the whole company)

Shoemaker with market value of more than £700m says surprise decision to sell up followed board review of strategic options

Applications now open for the 2017 Walpole Brands of Tomorrow programme

WALPOLE BRANDS OF TOMORROW 2017. Who are the trailblazing innovators who have caught the attention of the world of luxury? Walpole, the alliance  of British luxury brands, announces that applications are now open for the 2017 Walpole Brands of Tomorrow programme, in association with Mishcon de Reya and Sloane Point Partners. Since its inception in … Read more