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Ted Baker Fashion brand Ted Baker appoints administrators in Europe

British fashion brand Ted Baker is preparing to appoint administrators to its European and online arm, according to reports.

The move puts almost 1000 jobs at risk.

It’s not known if the brand’s six Australian shops or Australian website are affected.

Ted Baker
It’s not known if the brand’s six Australian shops or Australian website are affected. (Ted Baker)

Nine.com.au has attempted contacting Ted Baker for comment.

None of the Australian phone numbers for the brand are connected.

The fashion brand, which has 46 stores in the UK and Europe, has been struggling for years as it faced increasing competition and fallout

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H&M’s latest designer collaboration is with Rokh

Swedish fashion retailer H&M is spotlighting emerging brand Rokh by Korean designer Rok Hwang for its next designer collaboration. H&M said that the collaboration with Rokh will span womenswear, menswear and accessories and will offer Hwang’s “cleverly customisable designs infused with off-beat elegance”.

Launching on April 18, the collection features Rokh’s adaptable signatures, including double-layer trench coats, detachable-hem dresses, corset-style pieces, office-inspired handbags and statement jewellery.

Rokh x H&M collection
Rokh x H&M collection Credits: H&M

Ann-Sofie Johansson, creative advisor and head of design womenswear at H&M, said in a statement: “Rokh is at the forefront of a new wave of Korean designers whose

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France’s First Move Against Ultra-fast Fashion; New Stretch Textiles: Sustainability Week

NOT SO FAST: France has put ultra-fast fashion players like Shein and Temu in its sights with new legislation.

The country’s parliament unanimously passed a bill Thursday that would ban advertising and impose penalties on low-cost imports to the country. It’s the first step before the bill will head to a final vote in the country’s Senate, although a date has not been set.

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A fee starting at 5 euros per item would be implemented in 2025, incrementally increasing to 10 euros by 2030, with a maximum charge of up to 50 percent of the item’s purchase

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COTERIE New York Wraps February Edition with Focus on Fashion Technology and Sustainability

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / March 19, 2024 / COTERIE New York , the premier contemporary and advanced contemporary women’s wholesale fashion event took place February 20-22 at the Jacob Javits Center. The three-day showcase saw premier brands, retailers and thought leaders engage in brand discovery and retailer engagement.

Retailers ranging from single store boutiques, online retailers to big box shopped new collections from over 750 contemporary and advanced contemporary brands in women’s apparel, accessories, beauty and footwear. Exhibiting brands included Simon Miller, Toccin, MOUSSY Vintage, Halfdays and Unreal Fur.

COTERIE is known for showcasing a robust line up

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The best street style from Tokyo Fashion Week

Tokyo Fashion Week concluded perhaps its most successful edition since the Covid-19 pandemic, with more international guests and buyers returning to Japan’s capital for the Fall-Winter 2024 edition.

The event’s 35 physical shows featured Finnish brand Marimekko and a selection of Canadian designers, although the schedule largely comprised local brands. Up-and-coming labels were joined on the program by mainstays of Japanese fashion, like Mikio Sakabe. And the week closed out in style on Saturday, as Anrealage — the futuristic label that famously dressed Beyoncé in a “color-changing” gown for her “Renaissance” tour — debuted its menswear brand on home soil.

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Ted Baker calls in administrators in latest UK fashion collapse

The Ted Baker UK and European retail and online business is set to call in administrators for its UK business in the latest British fashion sector collapse.

Hundreds of jobs are expected to be at risk as an independent director of No Ordinary Designer Label (NODL), the holding company for Ted Baker’s retail and online operations in the UK and Europe, filed for intention to appoint administrators to the business. Parent company Authentic Brands Group, which bought Ted Baker 18 months ago, said the business ended up with “a significant level of arrears”.

“Despite our tireless efforts, the damage done

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How to embrace eco-friendly fashion choices

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Tips for sustainable fashion

What’s the story

In an era where climate change is a pressing concern, fashion takes on a new role.

Beyond trends and aesthetics, it’s about making responsible choices.

Sustainable wardrobe switches are not just good for the planet; they’re also a statement of your values.

This article sheds light on simple yet impactful ways to make your style more earth-conscious.

Understanding sustainable fashion

Sustainable fashion seeks to reduce the environmental footprint of clothing production and consumption.

It encompasses practices such as sourcing materials that are kind to the ecosystem and ensuring that workers in

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Zalando: Zalando evolves strategy to cover larger share of fashion and lifestyle e-commerce market with pan-European ecosystem for customers and partners

  • Ecosystem around Business-to-Consumer (B2C) and Business-to-Business (B2B) growth vectors will further deepen customer and partner relationships
  • In B2C, Zalando is differentiating through quality, expanding into more lifestyle propositions and making fashion discovery more inspiring and entertaining
  • In B2B, Zalando is opening up its logistics infrastructure, software and service capabilities to become a key enabler for brands and retailers on and off the Zalando platform
  • Updated strategy will drive growth through 2028: GMV and revenue both with a compound annual growth rate of 5-10%; adjusted EBIT margin of 6-8% in 2028

Berlin, March 13, 2024 // Zalando is evolving its strategy

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