Retail concepts

Introducing Avenue 32




“We want Avenue 32 to offer a fresh and interesting mix of established and lesser known brands as we were both so tired of seeing the same brands on every single website or in every department store,” says Roberta Benteler, founder of the just-launched etail site that aims to give those brands more control over how they’re presented. (more…)



Lulu Kennedy launches e-shop



Lulu Kennedy’s ‘greatest hits’ range, Lulu & Co is now available on its own ecommerce site. Here are my picks from the AW11 and cruise 12 collections… (more…)



Yoox promotes Chinese designers on The Corner.com




According to some research I’ve been doing for a report, young Chinese luxury consumers don’t really wear home grown designers, they prefer the better known status labels like Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel. (more…)



Sofia Coppola directs Marni for H&M ad campaign




More ad campaign newsWWD announced yesterday that Sofia Coppola has directed the advertising film and print campaign for the Marni for H&M collection which launches on March 8th. The film will run in cinemas as well as on TV and online. Great choice Consuelo! Can I propose a Sofia Coppola for H&M collection next?