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The Fashion Awards: Best dressed on the red carpet

On Monday night, stars including Florence Pugh, Naomi Campbell, Rita Ora and Tilda Swinton hit the red carpet in Valentino, Burberry and Nensi Dojaka looks for The Fashion Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Image: Valentino Florence Pugh in Valentino Actress Florence Pugh made a statement in a Valentino look specially designed for her by...

6 Dec 2022

Culture

Burberry teams up with Leeds to celebrate year of culture

British luxury brand Burberry has announced that it is partnering with Leeds 2023, a year-long celebration of culture and community taking place in the city of Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire region. Burberry has roots in West Yorkshire, including an office in Leeds, a factory in Castleford, and a mill in Keighley and its partnership with...

6 Dec 2022

BusinessFeatured

Burberry’s H1 revenues increase, maintains outlook

Revenue at Burberry plc of 1,345 million pounds increased 5 percent CER and 11 percent reported for the six months ending October 1, 2022. The company’s retail comparable store sales rose 5 percent; while wholesale increased 1 percent CER and 6 percent reported. "Our focus in this next phase is on growth and acceleration. I am excited about what...

17 Nov 2022

BusinessFeatured

Burberry and Levi’s top Remake’s Fashion Accountability report for 2022

Now in its fifth year of publication, Remake’s Fashion Accountability report is continuing its efforts to expose brands’ transparency issues and unethical supply chains within the industry. For its 2022 report, the organisation said it was responding directly to the rise in overproduction and garment worker exploitation that have been...

11 Nov 2022

Fashion

Burberry links with two youth-based charities

British luxury label Burberry has announced two new partnerships with charities to help empower young people across the world. The Burberry Foundation has linked up with International Youth Foundation (IYF), a global nonprofit, and OnSide, a national charity based in Bolton, England. Burberry said Friday it will work with the charities to...

28 Oct 2022

Fashion |In Pictures

Burberry unveils collaboration with Minecraft

Burberry has unveiled a collaboration with the world’s most popular video game Minecraft that will allow consumers to physically and digitally immerse themselves “in a distinctly Burberry x Minecraft universe”. The collaboration will feature an in-game adventure from Burberry and Minecraft called ‘Burberry: Freedom to Go Beyond,’ alongside a...

20 Oct 2022

Business

Burberry announces cost-of-living wage increase

British luxury heritage brand Burberry confirms that it has brought forward the implementation of the increased Living Wage in the UK by more than six months to support its staff in light of the rising cost of living. The Living Wage Foundation, which sets the UK’s Living Wage pay rates, has calculated the new hourly rate at 10.90 pounds an hour...

19 Oct 2022

Business |Opinion Featured

Burberry’s new hire raises expectations and its stock

Burberry’s share price was bolstered on the announcement British designer Daniel Lee was appointed its new creative director. Shares rose 4.4 percent by midday trading on Wednesday. Mr Lee, who steps into the role next Monday, will have the task of rejuvenating the heritage and quintessential Britishness that was sideswept under the tenure of...

29 Sept 2022

PeopleFeatured

Burberry names Daniel Lee as new chief creative officer

Following months of speculation, Burberry has confirmed that Riccardo Tisci is out as chief creative officer, and British designer Daniel Lee, who helped to revive Bottega Veneta is in. In a statement, Burberry said that Lee will join the heritage brand on October 3. He will be based at Burberry’s headquarters in London and report to the company...

28 Sept 2022

Fashion |In Pictures Featured

Burberry presents its SS23 collection following LFW cancellation

Burberry’s spring/summer 2023 collection finally got its moment yesterday in London, after the catwalk show was postponed during London Fashion Week as a mark of respect to Queen Elizabeth II and its connections to the royal family. While the original idea was to take over the iconic Trafalgar Square, Burberry instead moved inside and enlisted...

27 Sept 2022

Business

Burberry COO and CFO to step down

Luxury brand Burberry has announced that its chief operating and financial officer Julie Brown has notified that board of her intention to step down. From the closure of its current financial year on April 1, 2023, Brown will be leaving the company after a six year stint to take on an opportunity outside of the luxury industry, the British brand...

23 Sept 2022

Fashion

Queen Elizabeth's favourite brands face losing royal warrant

Queen Elizabeth II's death means that around 600 of her favourite brands risk losing their royal warrant and must now await the approval of her successor King Charles III. Fortnum and Mason teas, Burberry raincoats, Cadbury chocolate and even broomstick and dog food manufacturers are among those facing the loss of royal prestige. If they do not...

19 Sept 2022