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MK One has gone into administration

MK One in administration

MK One has gone into administration for the second time this year.

JD Sports pair honoured at the Drapers Awards 2008

JD Sports pair honoured at Drapers Awards

John Wardle and David Makin, founders of sportswear chain JD Sports, made a rare public appearance this week to pick up the Lifetime Achievement Award at The Drapers Awards 2008 last night.

Allegra Hicks in administration

Allegra Hicks in administration

Luxury brand Allegra Hicks has fallen into administration, blaming the credit crunch for its demise.

Comme des Garcons at H&M

Analysis: What's in a name?

Despite arguments over their effectiveness, celebrity and designer tie-ups continue to generate sales for multiples.
This Fashion Life: Belinda White

This Fashion Life: Belinda White

Nine months into her new role as fashion director of Handbag.com, Belinda White chats to Laura Jackson about her fashion publishing career.
In this week's Drapers - November 15, 2008

In this week's Drapers - November 15, 2008

This week, Drapers brings you news of Sir Philip Green's proposals to put Moss Bros hire into his Burton chain after taking a 28% stake in the business and how womenswear independents have gained market share against the multiples.

  • Published:14 November 2008 09:58

Footwear

Blake Krueger

The Drapers Interview: Blake Krueger

Everything is done on a huge scale at Wolverine World Wide, and chief executive and president Blake Krueger's ambitions for the footwear group are no different.

Blog

Blog: Is it all in the name?

Blog: Is it all in the name?

On the big screen in the amphi theatre at F.I.T. the headline read "Turning a passion for life into a penchant for business ... the second time around".

Blog

Moira Benigson

Blog: Joining the queue at H&M

I just can't help talking about the concept of market disruption! Yesterday, Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo saw doors around the world opening simultaneously on her first (and probably last) mass-market, high street collection for H&M.