How Strathberry put Scottish handbags on the luxury map
The label’s ‘high-end quality at accessible prices’ ethos is resonating with shoppers disillusioned with top luxury houses
The label’s ‘high-end quality at accessible prices’ ethos is resonating with shoppers disillusioned with top luxury houses

Some mid-market brands are setting themselves apart from the competition through heritage fabrics with a high-end pedigree

Second-tier brands and retailers are starting to stretch their tendrils upwards

High-end retail is caught in an identity crisis. Can slighted shoppers be persuaded to start spending again?

Collaborations are bringing small labels to new audiences and big retailers the chance to revitalise their fashion credentials

High-end brands have ignored the aspirational shopper. No wonder they’re in trouble

As much as 40% of designer goods were sold at steep markdowns this year, analysts say