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Retailers hungry for plus-size clothing growth
One-quarter of the women's clothes sold in the UK this year will be size 18 or above, as retailers target a huge opportunity to grow profits from the fact that females in this country are getting fatter. Verdict, the retail consultancy, said the women would increase their spend on plus-size clothing by 6 per cent to £4.9bn this year.
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Kate Middleton's risque dress fetches £78,000
Friday, 18 March 2011
The see-through dress which sparked Prince William's interest in Kate Middleton sold tonight for £78,000.
Out of the frying pan, into attire
Friday, 18 March 2011
Essex teen swaps job in a chip shop for new life as Prada model.
Turning point for Gap as 200 stores close worldwide
Sunday, 13 March 2011
Harriet Walker: After 40 years, the brand for yummy mummies and yuppies at play is forced to tailor its ambitions.
Louis Vuitton unleashes its new objects of desire
Thursday, 10 March 2011
Susannah Frankel: The final day of Paris fashion week brings collars, corsetry and cuffs on the catwalk.
American Apparel boss Dov Charney 'used assistant as sex slave'
Thursday, 10 March 2011
Guy Adams: American Apparel founder takes unorthodox approach to workplace ethics according to latest sexual harassment lawsuit.
Kate factor – coat sells out on Burberry website
Thursday, 10 March 2011
As spectators speculated on her bridal gown at the Paris catwalks, Kate Middleton opted for a more homegrown and traditional look this week as she ventured out to meet her public on Shrove Tuesday.
Chanel provides the fire, McQueen the ice
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
"Icy, regal, beautiful," said the designer Sarah Burton of her second collection for the house of McQueen.
Stella stars beneath the chandeliers
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Stella McCartney opened the proceedings at the Paris collections yesterday, choosing as her location the Opera Garnier.
End of Galliano affair – but the fighting goes on
Monday, 7 March 2011
From Dior to Hermès, the Paris fashion scene is feeling the pressure of big business
Wedding dress claim denied by McQueen label
Monday, 7 March 2011
A spokesman for the Alexander McQueen fashion label has denied claims that its creative director Sarah Burton is to design Kate Middleton's wedding dress.
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