Fashion Archives - Inside Retail Thailand

Nine West collapses under massive debts
Women’s shoe retailer Nine West, laden with billions of dollars of debt, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New York.

Zilingo raises $54 million in third funding round
Singapore-based lifestyle marketplace Zilingo has raised US$54 million in series-C funding, taking its total capital raised to $82 million.

Luxury retailers ‘missing out on engagement’
No one can accuse luxury retailers of cutting corners where advertising spend is concerned, but they’re still left wanting writes Christophe Cais.

H&M profits slide amid weak sales
Swedish fashion retailer warns of more price cuts ahead to unload unsold clothes.

Nike number one in Brand Finance Top 50
Despite a drop in brand value of 41 per cent, Nike is still way out in front in the Brand Finance Top 50 list of the world’s most valuable apparel brands.

Strong sales growth for Hermes Asia
Hermes Asia sales grew 11.3 per cent last year toUS$2.4 billion as the luxury retailer set a new record for gross retail margin.

Authentic Brands Group buys Nautica business
Authentic Brands Group has bought the Nautica business from VF Corporation.

Prada sales slip in most markets outside China
Global Prada sales fell 3.8 per cent last year – but rose 4.6 per cent in greater China.

Hubert de Givenchy dies at 91 years old
French couturier Hubert de Givenchy, a pioneer of ready-to-wear, has died at the age of 91.

Jack Wills makes Asian online debut via Zalora
British clothing brand Jack Wills has made its Asian online debut on Zalora.

E-business shines for Giordano International
E-business last year was particularly strong for apparel retailer Giordano International.

Lancome Travel Retail pops up in Bangkok
Lancome Travel Retail Asia Pacific marks the Year of the Dog with a pop-up concept at King Power Rangnam in Bangkok.