Catch up on Drapers’ exclusive spring 18 buying guides, featuring analysis of key trends, new products and fresh directions you need to know across menswear, womenswear, footwear and accessories.
Digital edition: 25 August 2017
This week’s issue includes an interview with House of CB founder Conna Walker, a look at the impact of Brexit on fashion recruitment, the new retail spaces under development in London’s King’s Cross, and an investigation into the impact the Royal family has had on fashion.
Retailer Insight: Why the role of the buyer has changed so much
Julia Redman, head of buying for menswear, kidswear and homeware at value retailer M&Co, explains how the role of the buyer has evolved over her 25-year career.
Digital edition: 18 August 2017
This week’s issue features our exclusive Drapers buying guide for footwear spring 18, highlighting all the key looks you need to know about; a profile interview with Dragon’s Den’s Touker Suleyman who talks about plans for his brands Hawes and Curtis and Ghost, and his investment in Finery; and a…
Drapers Talks: Touker Suleyman’s retail revolution and Asics’ new home
On this week’s edition of Drapers Talks, staff writer Harriet Brown and senior news reporter Pui-Guan Man discuss Asics’ new home on London’s Regent Street and Touker Suleyman’s ideas on the retail revolution.
Fashion Forum preview: Zalando’s Sergio Odriozola on new own-label strategies
In the run-up to the Drapers Fashion Forum on 12 October, Drapers spoke to Sergio Odriozola, vice-president product and merchandising at Zalando ahead of his appearance debating new own-label strategies.
Fashion Forum preview: Coast’s Andrew Skinner on global partnerships
Ahead of the Drapers Fashion Forum on 12 October, get a sneak preview from some of those taking part in events on the day. Drapers speaks to Andrew Skinner, managing director of Coast, ahead of his debate on new global partnerships.
Fashion Forum preview: Dr Martens’ Steve Murray on product innovation
Ahead of the Drapers Fashion Forum on 12 October, Drapers speaks to Steve Murray, chief executive of Dr Martens, who will be giving one of the day’s “power talks” on product innovation.
Digital edition: 11 August 2017
This week’s issue features an exclusive profile interview with New Look CEO Anders Kristiansen and UK & Ireland MD Danny Barrasso on their new strategy for the retailer; an analysis of why retailers are now turning to strategy directors to futureproof their businesses; a look inside Liberty London’s new menswear department; and the…
Drapers Talks: Celebrating 130 years
This week on Drapers Talks, editor Keely Stocker and staff writer Harriet Brown celebrate the 130th anniversary of the magazine.