Italian Labels Battle To Register Brand Names In China

DSQUARED2, Costume National and Iceberg have been denied the right to register their labels in China, because their brand names have already been unrightfully used in the country by an unnamed single party. Italy's governing fashion body, The Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, is currently fighting for the decision to be reconsidered. "The impediment of the legitimate brand owners to operate in China and develop their markets on international grounds is an extremely serious matter that has forced the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana to reach out for the help and collaboration of the Chinese institutional bodies that have always contributed to a positive mutual relation between the two countries," a statement from the Italian organisation read, The Telegraph reports. The release went on to add that the three Italian labels should be recognised as separate entities from the company that has current ownership of the brand names.









22 NOVEMBER 2012ELLA ALEXANDER
http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2012/11/22/dsquared2-costume-national-and-iceberg-lose-name-rights-in-china

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Sarah Brown Joins Harrods

SARAH BROWN, wife of former Prime Minster Gordon Brown, has joined Harrods as a non-executive director working within the department store's marketing and corporate social responsibility division. "I look forward to my return to business in joining the Harrods Group board and welcome the opportunity to work on the marketing and corporate social responsibility plans for this world-renowned British brand," said Brown. Brown is known for her charity work and is a patron of the White Ribbon Alliance, which promotes safe motherhood, and Women's Aid - an organisation aiming to prevent domestic violence. A spokesperson for Qatar Holding, the company that owns Harrods, told The Independent that Brown would offer "input and insight into the company's strategic initiatives and overall business".










22 NOVEMBER 2012ELLA ALEXANDER
http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2012/11/22/sarah-brown-named-harrods-non-executive-director

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Markus Lupfer Unveils Collaboration With ASOS Black

MARKUS LUPFER has teamed up with online retailer ASOS as a guest designer on an affordable leather collection. The capsule range features a selection of printed dresses, separates and accessories in a colour palette of black and navy. "The pieces are contemporary, fun and easy-to-wear - a combination of separates that go right through from day to night, and have something for everyone, which is something I always try to provide," the designer told us. "The printed leather is new for [the brand], I wanted the collection to feel new, fresh and modern - which is something that the very graphic print provides. The leather elevates the feel of things to a more luxury place and gives the very wearable pieces a slightly more special edge." The London-based designer explained that he thrived on the opportunity to work on a project that was a "nice departure" from his mainline collection. "It's a really great way to get our brand to a different audience and a challenge to provide for a new market, and you get the chance to work with some lovely people," he said. "You just have to consider a slightly different customer and be aware of presenting something that reflects your design style whilst being aware of any cost restrictions." Lupfer revealed that the skater dress is his personal favourite piece, while the printed biker jacket is also proving popular within his office - both items that reflect the signature aesthetic of his eponymous label. "With this collection we were designing for a combination of our customer and the ASOS customer," he explained. "A fashion-conscious girl who likes something contemporary and wearable but with a unique slant." The Markus Lupfer for ASOS collection launches on November 12.










09 November 2012 Sarah Karmali
http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2012/11/09/markus-lupfer-asos-collection---leather-dress-jacket-skirt

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Savannah Miller On Going Solo

SAVANNAH MILLER has revealed that she's happy to step out of her sister Sienna's shadow. Speaking at the launch of her eponymous label Savannah last night in London - an intimate party providing the backdrop - the designer revealed: "I've been hiding behind my sister for long enough. It was really time to stand on my own two feet." The collection - her first solo project since she departed Twenty8Twelve in January where she was co-creative director with Sienna - is a momentous move for the designer. "This is so different, this is really me," she revealed. "No big team, just the two of us sitting down together," referring to her new head of design, Gudrun Kloepsch. With a BA in knitwear from Central Saint Martins and an impressive history in fashion - she has previously worked with both Alexander McQueen and with "best friend" Matthew Williamson - she certainly has the credentials to go it alone. "I am just so excited to have my own label - I can't quite believe it," she said. It seems like she's found the perfect fit - the collection is a cool blend of must-have party dresses, sumptuous knits and bohemian detailing - and she still gets to split her time between the country and the capital: "That's always how I've done it. It's really important for me to be able to pick my kids up from school at least two nights a week. I'm a mother first." The designer is clearly in her element. Authentic, affordable and independent, this is Savannah. Savannah is now available exclusively at nelly.com









09 November 2012 Scarlett Kilcooley-O'Halloran
http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2012/11/09/savannah-miller-clothing-collection---launch-party

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