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Salary survey, Manolo Blahnik, SS27 menswear guide and more in July's Drapers
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (454+ words) Our 23-page spring/summer 27 menswear buying guide brings you the smart choices for the coming season " including our exclusive shoot. By Samantha Warrington 3 July 2026 Health of the high street The first half of 2026 brought a slew of collapses, among them…...
Nike hit with lawsuit from US convenience chain 7-Eleven
4+ hour, 23+ min ago (269+ words) Sportswear giant Nike has been sued by US convenience store chain 7-Eleven after being accused of "copying" its signature orange, green and red stripe design on an upcoming trainer release, according to reports. By Chloe Mills 3 July 2026 The new Air…...
Dfyne leads fashion brands in UK's fastest-growing businesses ranking
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (250+ words) Activewear brand Dfyne has emerged as the highest-ranked fashion business in the latest Oresa Executive Search Growth Index, as apparel brands continued to benefit from consumer demand for activewear, athleisure and outdoor clothing. By Sabina Weston 2 July 2026 The annual ranking…...
Drapers Footwear Awards 2026 winners revealed
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (358+ words) The stars of the UK and Irish footwear industry were crowned at Drapers Footwear Awards at Grosvenor House London on 1 July. See the winners here. By Samantha Warrington 1 July 2026 Hosted by multi-award-winning comedian, actor and writer Harriet Kemsley, the awards…...
Manolo Blahnik: Secrets of a footwear maestro
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (140+ words) Gabriele Dirvanauskas is acting editor of Drapers, overseeing content and strategy for the brand, and ensuring that Drapers is at the forefront of fashion retail industry news and insight for our audience of informed readers. She also works on Drapers…...
Dr Martens names new non-exec
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (296+ words) Dr Martens has named Melanie Richards CBE as a new independent non-executive director, effective 15 July. By Chloe Mills 1 July 2026 Formerly deputy chair at KPMG UK and currently non-executive chair at accounting firm Azets and financial services firm Morgan Stanley, Dr…...
David Gandy Wellwear partners with Touker Suleyman
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (337+ words) British menswear brand David Gandy Wellwear has announced a strategic partnership with Low Profile Holdings founder and BBC Dragons' Den star Touker Suleyman. By Katie Ross 29 June 2026 The partnership is designed to accelerate growth across David Gandy Wellwear's direct to…...
Harrods footwear head's mission to find the next cult shoe
1+ week, 6+ day ago (670+ words) Josie Gardner, head of buying for shoes and accessories at Harrods and Drapers Footwear Awards 2026 judge, reflects on the rhythms of her day to day, the investment pieces she swears by and what makes a winning entry. By Sabina Weston…...
First Look: Dr Martens for Margaret Howell
2+ week, 1+ day ago (271+ words) Dr Martens and Margaret Howell are collaborating on a reinterpretation of the 1461 shoe, which will launch in July. By Anna Pringle 17 June 2026 The 1461 shoe, was originally designed as a durable work shoe in 1961. However, adoption by musicians and subcultures propelled…...
Why Von Dutch is expanding into clothing and footwear
2+ week, 6+ day ago (67+ words) Drapers Why Von Dutch is expanding into clothing and footwear Digital Edition: Why Von Dutch is expanding into clothing and footwear - Unlimited online content: exclusive news, interviews, expert comments and reports - Full access to all Drapers Sustainable Fashion Week 2023 content…...