The British Fashion Council is urging designers to close the gap between creativity and business in its new report, ‘Commercialising Creativity’ as it lists the seven key commercial secrets to making a fashion business successful. The report, commissioned in collaboration with London Business School and Land Securities, states that young British designers should look to successful designers such as Stella McCartney, have a “hunger and entrepreneurial spirit” to drive their businesses forward, as

If you don't wear a uniform at work, getting dressed for the office can be a daily test of patience. But never fear! Every evening at 10 P.M., we're bringing you simple and chic work-appropriate outfit ideas to answer the perpetual question "what should I wear for the office?" A Skater Skirt, Longsleeve Blouse, and Pointy-Toe Flats: A slightly shorter skirt (one that hits just above the knee) works in casual offices if you're completely covered up top. Finish with pointy-toe flats that el

Fashion houses are struggling to find the talent to develop their brands according to new research by the Boston Consulting Group and Business of Fashion. Nearly 70 percent of luxury brands find it difficult to place creative directors, many citing inadequate talent pipelines. "One of the biggest challenges facing luxury and fashion companies today is finding, developing, and retaining great creative and business talent," said Jean-Marc Bella?che, a partner at BCG. Sarah Willersdorf, a principal

If you don't wear a uniform at work, getting dressed for the office can be a daily test of patience. But never fear! Every evening at 10 P.M., we're bringing you simple and chic work-appropriate outfit ideas to answer the perpetual question "what should I wear for the office?" Roomy Black Trousers, a Short-Sleeve Blouse, and Bright Heels: Carrot pants are an awesome break from slim-cut cropped pants. Team them with a short-sleeve blouse and finish with your brightest pair of pointy-toe pu

After the success of the annual fashion fairs Africa Fashion Week New York (established in 2010) and Africa Fashion Week London (2012). Africa Fashion Week Nigeria is all set for its inaugural edition from May 17 to May May 18 in Lagos. Set up to provide emerging Nigerian fashion designers a platform to showcase their designs on a national level, several young Nigerian designers together with talented foreign names will be showing their creations on both days, including Nigerian labels lik

Fashion myth, debunked! Yes, you can wear lace with polka dots and not look mismatched or distracting. How? Let's look to for the perfect and easy way to combine prints, texture, and shape. At a garden party celebrating her jewelry collaboration with Chrome Hearts, Kate paired a creamy, boxy long sleeve lace with polka dot-printed palazzo pants. She kept her outfit from going into detail overload by making sure the hues were complementary and the overall silhouette stayed elegant and cl

If you don't wear a uniform at work, getting dressed for the office can be a daily test of patience. But never fear! Every evening at 10 P.M., we're bringing you simple and chic work-appropriate outfit ideas to answer the perpetual question "what should I wear for the office?" A Leather Skirt and Silk Blouse: Start the work week off with a bang in a feminine leather skirt and slouchy silk blouse. Swap out a mini cross-body for something more substantial (think a structured top handle bag

Ralph Lauren Corporation reported that its net revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 rose 14 percent to 1.9 billion dollars. Net revenues for the full year fiscal 2014 period increased 7 percent to 7.4 billion dollars. Net income was 153 million dollars, or 1.68 dollars per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, compared to net income of 127 million dollars, or 1.37 dollars per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013. Net income for the full year of fiscal

I thought it was "April showers bring May flowers," not "April showers bring a wet, gross spring and summer" (well, if the Farmers Almanac is to be believed anyway). BUT that does give us more need for some fabulous layering, especially when it still feels like a chilly March out there! Let's start with Ricki-Lee Coulter's easy two-step way to dress up the traditional neutral trench coat—wear it over a statement frock. Done. For a cooler, lazy rainy day, take a cue from Lindy Klim and

Dior Resort 2015 Mixing: It's not just for prints. Mismatched earrings are having a moment too. I blame Dior. Sure, fashion's recent preoccupation with punk is undoubtedly a contributing factor, but Raf Simons has been playing with different incarnations of asymmetrical ear jewels almost from the moment he landed at Dior a few years ago. First, there was the single mise en Dior pearl earring from pre-fall 2013. Celebs, fashion editors, and consumers quickly became so obsessed that new