2022-02-15 11:34
The age-old question hasn’t left the mouths of fashion professionals for the last two years—will traditional trade shows finally be killed off? Arguably suffering from issues bef… Read More
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The Anton Dell Fashion, Gift & Home Consultancy helps agents, reps, distributors and showrooms worldwide find brands to add to their portfolio. We provide regular news on brands looking for representation in the product segment and country of interest.
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2022-02-14 11:27
There’s no doubting that the mutual consumer base has a growing interest in buying ethically. While industry professionals look for alternative methods to introduce sustainability into… Read More
2022-02-11 11:17
For luxury brands, the e-commerce climate has turned from a dream into a nightmare. The saturated social platforms are now a hotbed for selling knockoffs at inexpensive prices, with companie… Read More
2022-02-04 10:08
The fashion industry’s trade shows are under pressure like they never have been before. Facing last minute cancellations and poor attendance figures, the issues shows have faced for se… Read More
2022-02-01 12:11
Across both the US and UK, vaccine mandates seem unlikely. While the UK reverts back to Plan A living, President Biden has had his vaccine-or-test rule blocked by the Supreme Court. While th… Read More
2022-01-31 11:24
Striking it right is the balance all brand marketeers want to achieve. A singular message is the most powerful tool there is to onboard consumers into a brand’s sense of community. But… Read More
2022-01-27 11:17
As fast fashion and high-end luxury continue to have their own problems, the once sour middle ground is emerging victorious. The sweet spot between the two—dubbed as ‘accessible… Read More
2022-01-18 12:03
What do you need when designing for the digital world? In truth, many of us aren’t too sure. While we know that opting for digital strategies is necessary for future growth, it’s… Read More
2022-01-17 12:35
If there’s one working group that have been the backbone of the last two years, it’s hospital workers. From having to pay to park at work through to clapping on our doorsteps, th… Read More
2022-01-14 12:51
In the world of retail, household brands names have been those to look to during uncertain times. Often an indicator of what’s to come, their successes and failures can be a helpful to… Read More
2022-01-05 13:16
There’s a distinct language that describes global fashion supply chains. Most of the time, it’s glamourised to sound as lean and efficient as possible. Focussed on moving goods a… Read More
2022-01-05 13:08
‘NFT’ is an acronym many have seen haunting the media, but few can accurately describe. A digital ‘trading card’ that cannot be replaced with something else, the Non… Read More
2022-01-04 11:40
Even before the pandemic, the world looked to the industrial markets of China as a symbol of what could be to come. What could be done correctly—or what needs to be prevented. As 2022… Read More
2021-12-14 17:59
2021 has been a year of few peaks and many pits, as the international fallout from COVID-19 continues to be revealed. As retail has scrambled to get back on its feet, many brands have seen s… Read More
2021-12-07 14:43
The retail environment we currently have can never quite go back to the way it way pre-pandemic. Business thinking has changed, alongside consumer needs and marketplace challenges. That bein… Read More
2021-12-06 14:20
The effects of the COVID-19 aftermath still largely remain to be seen. What we do know is that some countries are in a much better position to recoup than others, thanks to a variety of dete… Read More
2021-12-03 14:09
Direct-to-consumer brands have been thought of as something of a retail failure in recent years. Even before the pandemic hit, industry experts cited a hesitance to embrace a brand that migh… Read More
2021-11-23 13:57
Like it or lump it (and no one should like it), no business sector can afford to shy away from the impact of climate change. To an uncertain degree, catastrophic consequences are all but gua… Read More
2021-11-22 13:29
Each November, Black Friday is marketed as the must-have date in our consumer calendar. Particularly in the UK, the event itself can often be underwhelming, with retailers planning for a sur… Read More
2021-11-19 13:21
Particularly in the last few years, modest fashion has made its mark as a key market sector in the fashion industry. The demand for modest products has grown from strength to strength, with… Read More
2021-11-09 11:34
We’ve seen it, you’ve seen it—the retail landscape has been changed like never before. When it comes to a brand’s executive board, there’s now a completely new… Read More
2021-11-08 20:20
The be all and end all for any brand is finding—and targeting—new consumers. On mainstream social media channels, this can be a hard ask. The likes of Facebook, Twitter and Insta… Read More
2021-11-08 11:17
The face of buying has dramatically changed since the start of the pandemic, meaning brands, agents and showrooms alike have had to quickly adapt. For many, domestic and international travel… Read More
2021-10-26 08:56
Marketing products for Halloween may not be as fruitful as brands may hope—unless you’re selling decorations and costumes. That being said, holiday selling makes up a crucial par… Read More
2021-10-25 08:40
For any source of information, we’re most likely to default to the digital. Products are sold to us on social media in a flash, targeted ads follow our digital footprint. In a move to… Read More
2021-10-22 07:44
For many working individuals, working a four-day week feels like a dream. Across many national industry sectors, the conversation is turning to how this can best be implemented. With overwhe… Read More
2021-10-18 12:45
Let us introduce the most advanced brand new AI technology from ALL ONE SPORT that enables companies to get AI Cloud based 3D design Adobe Illustrator plugins, samples can be made in 2… Read More
2021-10-12 10:45
Sometimes, there’s nothing better than coming back to your old favourites. As the face of retail has changed considerably over the course of the pandemic, some of our classic household… Read More
2021-10-11 10:07
Over the course of the last few weeks, Selfridges has debuted a brand-new pop-up collaboration. The experience features both digital and physical elements, bringing together three titan bran… Read More
2021-10-08 10:53
Whether you’re a recruiter, employee or merely an outsider looking in, it’s not a surprise that the retail industry is in a spot of bother when it comes to finding new seasonal h… Read More
2021-09-27 19:40
LES HOMMES was founded by Tom Notte and Bart Vandebosch in 2005. Both graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium. They share a hunger for beauty with each having their… Read More
2021-09-20 11:10
Let’s face it—the world can be an ugly place when it wants to be. Whether it’s the stress of Christmas shopping or customer service miscommunication, tensions can be heated… Read More
2021-09-17 10:59
Environmental protests have been a hot topic for the last few years, and the fashion industry has been centered under the microscope. There is a growing need for fashion to be seen implement… Read More
2021-09-14 12:49
It is important to differentiate between agents and distributors. Agents, or ‘reps’ as they are called in USA, are individuals or companies that represent brands and work on comm… Read More
2021-09-13 14:35
It’s the age-old question—is brick & mortar retail fit for purpose? During the course of the pandemic, it’s no surprise that global retail was hit the hardest. Eighteen… Read More
2021-09-10 14:43
For many, the main priority of the last eighteen months has been to generate the largest quantity of sales possible. Brands often took any means possible to entice customers to keep calm and… Read More
2021-09-09 14:52
It wouldn’t be shocking to hear that 37% of business managers in the UK have accessed mental health services during the last 18 months. Through times of unrelenting retail turmoil, the… Read More
2021-09-02 07:07
Most of us are no stranger to an internet craze, or funny viral moment. For Tiktok, this summer has produced the unlikely water-cooler moment in the form of Southern sorority girls. The so-c… Read More
2021-09-01 07:15
As small and independent brands, we’re always looking to see how the rest of the market is doing—even the big brands that dominate the market. Whether it’s consumer behavio… Read More
2021-08-27 06:52
To vaccine or not to vaccine… that continues to be the question. While the wider world is focussed on the race to vaccinate, it poses serious questions for industries in business. In… Read More
2021-08-17 09:58
The moment we have dreamed of for so long finally seems to be on the horizon – “normality”. Or at least, some post-pandemic form of it looks to be increasingly likely. Both… Read More
2021-08-16 09:39
To many, cryptocurrency still seems like something far away, mentioned in a sci-fi novel or only invested in by millionaires. As cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin look to become legal tenure… Read More
2021-08-14 09:49
It’s never long before we’re brought back to all things concerning money. In the world of business, it certainly is the apple of our eye, the goal we’re always striving aft… Read More
2021-08-03 09:03
We’ve seen the horror stories – one visit out at the wrong time has ended in countless numbers across the country getting ‘pinged’ by the NHS app to self-isolate. Fol… Read More
2021-08-02 08:54
The belated Tokyo 2020 Olympic games are all anyone is talking about, despite a predicted loss of viewers. History is in the process of being written, as all eyes fall on athletes competing… Read More
2021-08-01 07:55
Many of us would be in agreement that the modern consumer is the most socially conscious that brands and businesses need to cater to. Thanks to the power of social media, we’ve been ab… Read More
2021-07-20 11:42
Summer is here – we have more freedom, we’re inspired, we want to go out and do things. Naturally, the perfect summer wardrobe is a desired goal too, and many consumers are seeki… Read More
2021-07-17 11:17
We’ve probably all wanted to wipe out social media accounts clean at some point or another. Historically, when brands have made this move, it’s got people talking. Leaving their… Read More
2021-07-15 11:14
In a time when a social standpoint and presence matters enormously, brands are being looked at more than ever. One small slip can cost a brand its reputation, and sometimes it’s better… Read More
2021-07-09 10:06
We’re almost 7 months into 2021 and live events are still yet to make their triumphant return into frequent social circulation. UK trade shows fall under this umbrella, with the postpo… Read More
2021-07-08 07:29
Gender reveal parties going awry are always only ever one social media post away from us. Despite the uptick in these gendered celebrations, the fashion market is gradually leaning towards t… Read More
2021-07-07 10:17
Like most things in life, the public are one step ahead with knowing what they want. As in many other industries, it’s up to fashion and homeware brands to solve a new piece of a puzzl… Read More
2021-06-23 08:29
With so much time spent inside, it’s no surprise that homeware brands and products are experiencing a boom like never before. Typically considered as a ‘low interest’ categ… Read More
2021-06-18 14:48
Where almost all of life has moved online, so have the negative ramifications. Since March 2020, cyber-crimes and scams have significantly increased, with retail particularly exposed to &lsq&hell…Read More
2021-06-17 08:15
The age-old battle wages on. Earlier this month, a variety of publications including Drapers looked to dig further into why the fashion industry is so divided, as the Department for Environm… Read More
2021-06-09 19:21
Green, amber, red – we’re still not too sure where we stand with international travel. Even so, many of us are desperate for a getaway, even if it is only a short drive up the ro… Read More
2021-06-09 19:21
There’s nothing we love more than a satisfying conversation – especially since we’re starved of personal connection. With all facets of business needing to rethink a post-C… Read More
2021-06-09 19:21
June brings about the month of pride. What mostly used to function as a form of protest for LGBTQIA+ rights has since morphed into brands and businesses promoting rainbow themed collections… Read More
2021-06-09 19:21
A slice of market promotion that has yet to be fully tapped into – who’d have thought it? Experts say exactly this for streamed ads, allowing brands to share their wares with the… Read More
2021-06-03 15:51
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE OVER AND RUN YOUR OWN JEANS BRAND
WITHOUT THE NORMAL SET UP COSTS
We have been asked by a well known and successful women’s jeans brand from Amsterdam to… Read More
2021-05-27 14:54
Many of us are no strangers to using our phones to help us shop, whether that’s scanning a QR code to order or frantically searching for your student discount at the till. Since non-es… Read More
2021-05-26 14:42
The sounds of retailer re-opening their doors on a regular basis has been music to our ears. We’ve heard the reports of UK and European retail sales picking up once again, with an over… Read More
2021-05-24 14:53
Who knew you could still predict what’s to come after the most unpredictable year on record? Despite the last 12 months, as we continue to move towards a future that may be more shaped… Read More
2021-05-12 14:38
Many of us know that to be ahead of the fashion curve, strategy needs to be creative and innovative. However, we may be surprised to learn that an upcoming stream of success are collections… Read More
2021-05-11 15:00
Live events… remember those? Thankfully, we will again soon. In the strange social landscape of 2020, we’ve seen an unexpectedly positive environmental impact. In reaction to th… Read More
2021-05-10 14:54
Good news looks to be right around the corner as physical retail heads towards a mid-year boom following eventual non-essential reopening. Despite this, our high streets feel different. It&r&hell…Read More
2021-04-29 09:44
We’ve seen watched an episode of Dragon’s Den where a candidate has entered sweating, tripped over their words and not known their financial figures. Looking for investment isn&r&hell…Read More
2021-04-27 14:42
In the wake of Earth Day, many consumers are left reeling from retail mixed messages. From one social post highlighting long-term care for denim follows another flogging an ethically made co… Read More
2021-04-26 09:50
Hearing smaller, marginalised voices has always been a difficult mountain to climb in business and in public. Up until a few years ago, social media platforms looked to provide an antidote t… Read More
2021-04-13 12:05
Across the world, the need to shift our collective focus to greener practices is becoming extremely apparent. Coupled with the pandemic crisis, the tipping point of excess waste could reach… Read More
2021-04-12 12:47
There’s no doubting that HILOS are changing the way we think about design.
With an ethos of believing the matter is in the method of the make, they’re going against the grain of… Read More
2021-04-11 12:17
Without a doubt, the last year has proved that we truly live in a digital-first world. With physical retail almost completely off the UK radar, digital has had no choice but to flourish, bei… Read More
2021-04-08 12:40
We all know someone who’s taken to selling perfume on our Instagram stories, or inviting us to join a Facebook page filled with cosmetics, crafts or other services. The pandemic has en… Read More
2021-03-30 13:15
“If you can’t find the solution, be a part of it”.
Alexandra Kutas is exactly the kind of woman I want to see in the fashion industry. A woman with a disability from… Read More
2021-03-29 12:45
There’s no corner of the world that’s a stranger to Nike. A global sportswear giant, they’ve been the brand to look up to for the last three decades, showing how to wear sp… Read More
2021-03-28 12:41
As a consultancy that continuously champions small and independent brands, it’s great to see an undeniable boom in new business launches. According the US Census Bureau, 187,000 have b… Read More
2021-03-25 14:09
March has been a rough month for many marginalised groups across the globe, from Meghan Markle’s interview raising a divided backlash to the Sarah Everard spotlight on women’s sa… Read More
2021-03-17 14:23
A discussion with Moni Rab about her inspiration, with whom she works and her response to the changing world of fashion. Born in Hungary, having lived across the United States, United Kingdo… Read More
2021-03-17 11:47
Following International Women’s Day on March 8th, the media fallout has only become more turbulent. In the eye of a bigger storm - concerning women’s rights and safety – co… Read More
2021-03-16 10:45
Shopping online has become something of a hobby – if not a pleasant distraction – for the modern pandemic consumer. With this has come a need for brands of all sizes to have attr… Read More
2021-03-12 10:09
Wondering why your latest online purchase still hasn’t arrived? There’s a strong chance it’s stuck in a logistical pile-up. Across the globe, retailers are reporting substa… Read More
2021-03-11 10:38
If nothing else, 2020 generated a lot of buzzwords. Essential. Draconian. Tiers. The same can also be said for industries within the retail world. After a rough sailing 2020 for many, some b… Read More
2021-03-05 10:24
Navigating a third national lockdown in the midst of winter is hard enough for any individual, let alone small brands trying to stay one step ahead of the unpredictable. As coming together p… Read More
2021-03-04 10:03
The face of physical retail has drastically changed across the globe, from fashion’s famous capitals to the hidden-away local high streets. One place in particular that’s taken a… Read More
2021-03-03 09:50
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have heard about the latest social media app to take the digital world by storm – Clubhouse. Although it’s still in a s… Read More
2021-02-16 14:01
When life becomes hectic and stressful, it’s easy to prioritise things that don’t need to be immediately achieved. When small and independents start out, often that priority can… Read More
2021-02-15 14:19
We can’t hide from the fact that many retail industries are in dire straits. From inequality issues to unsustainable practices, the pandemic has forced us to confront the urgent… Read More
2021-02-12 13:52
It was bound to happen – with consumers cooped up inside, many have become disenfranchised with the idea of downloading another new app. An estimated 2 million apps on Apple’s ap… Read More
2021-02-11 12:07
Something we’ve discussed in detail is the life expectancy of trade shows, particularly internationally. The course of the pandemic has thrown another curve ball on top of a business s… Read More
2021-02-03 09:37
Lockdown 3.0 is a particularly difficult – and possibly unexpected - obstacle we’ve had to add to our pile of ‘things to navigate’. Although we’re already at th… Read More
2021-02-02 09:51
Whether it’s for business or pleasure, we now spend a great deal of time mindlessly scrolling through our social feeds – especially since the effects of lockdowns. Throughout the… Read More
2021-02-01 10:14
Brands and their products have become more than just a material purchase. Over recent years, businesses have started to gain awareness of why it’s important to create a community, have… Read More
2021-01-20 14:03
It would be a surprise to very few that online commerce has sensationally boomed. Since the start of the pandemic, consumers have had very few other places to turn, while being spoilt for ch… Read More
2021-01-19 14:12
Most of us are no strangers to data checkpoints through our shopping journey, arguably making the overall experience better tailored to our needs. Over the last few years, retailers have rea… Read More
2021-01-17 14:22
A lot of brands and industry professionals have debated and questioned how fashion elevates and rebrands the shopping experience to suit the changing needs of the modern consumer. A popular… Read More
2021-01-15 13:51
Surprisingly, physical retail hasn’t entirely been a sob story over the last ten months. As it currently stands, outlet stores are more likely to outperforming staple stores on the hig… Read More
2021-01-05 15:29
As we have touched on and have overwhelmingly experienced, 2020 was a year of unprecedented challenges and change. Many of us probably think we know them like the back of our hand. Howe… Read More
2021-01-04 15:47
Somehow, we’ve navigated the choppy waters of 2020 and found ourselves thrust into a brand-new year. The theme of uncertainty looks to continue – at least for the time being. Man… Read More
2020-12-16 10:09
Somehow, it’s December 2020 and many of us are scratching our heads wondering how we made it here. The fashion industry itself has remained completely unpredictable, with both brands a… Read More
2020-12-15 09:41
China has unarguably been the epicentre of attention for 2020. As quickly as the world watched China descend into chaos, they bounced back to the forefront of future hope. As life for Chines… Read More
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