Tom Bottomley

United Kingdom

Contributing Editor at TheIndustry.fashion

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Go Outdoors launches new ‘Discover Freedom’ TV ad starring Billy The Parakeet

1 week ago | theindustry.fashion | Tom Bottomley

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Four in five Brits to cut fashion spend in 2025

1 week ago | theindustry.fashion | Tom Bottomley

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In Pictures: Pull&Bear unveils upsized and relocated Oxford Street flagship

1 week ago | theindustry.fashion | Tom Bottomley

Pull&Bear, the younger target market fashion brand of ZARA owner Inditex, has opened a new 14,972 sq ft store over two floors at 213 Oxford Street in London, a relocation and upsize from its previous site at 315 Oxford Street. Described as a "bold new retail concept" that reflects the brand’s refreshed modern identity, the new store "sets the tone for future openings" with its minimalist and digitised design and layout.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor returns with Freemans’ ‘Style Squad’ for new SS25 campaign

1 week ago | theindustry.fashion | Tom Bottomley

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Late Easter impacts UK footfall

1 week ago | theindustry.beauty | Tom Bottomley

Total UK footfall decreased by 5.4% year-on-year in March, down from 0.2% in February, impacted by Easter falling later this year – in April as opposed to March as per 2024. That’s according to the latest data from BRC-Sensormatic, covering the five weeks from 2 March - 5 April, which recorded a footfall decrease in UK high streets of 4% year-on-year, down from 0.1% in February.
Paul Smith to show at Milan Men’s Fashion Week for the first time

2 weeks ago | theindustry.fashion | Tom Bottomley

British fashion designer Paul Smith has announced he will be showing his SS26 collection at Milan Men’s Fashion Week. The show will take place at 5pm on 21 June 2025 at Paul Smith’s Milan showroom in front of buyers, press and other guests, as part of the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana calendar in what will be a Milan show debut for the designer.
Visa teams up with LCF and Sophie Tea to search for UK’s next circular fashion stars

2 weeks ago | theindustry.fashion | Tom Bottomley

Visa has partnered with the London College of Fashion (LCF) and artist and social media star, Sophie Tea, on a new initiative to help accelerate the business growth of budding circular fashion entrepreneurs in the UK. As part of its Visa Young Creators series, the ‘Recycle the Runway’ initiative will see six successful finalists, including one grand prize winner, receive individual grants from a total prize pool of £20,000.
Arc’teryx heads to Manchester for first UK store outside of London

2 weeks ago | theindustry.fashion | Tom Bottomley

Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx has signed for a new store on New Cathedral Street in Manchester, opposite the Arndale Centre and in close proximity to Represent’s first UK flagship store which opened in October 2024.
John Lewis rolls out repair service to all UK stores

2 weeks ago | theindustry.fashion | Tom Bottomley

John Lewis is rolling out its repair service to all UK stores this week, following a "hugely successful" trial that launched in just five stores in July 2024. The service will continue to be in partnership with Johnsons, a Timpson Group company, offering fashion repairs, alterations, dry cleaning and handbag restoration.
FatFace links up with Beeble for collection celebrating British wildlife

2 weeks ago | theindustry.fashion | Tom Bottomley

FatFace has launched a new collection in collaboration with fellow B Corp-certified brand Beeble, which specialises in artisanal honey spirits, in celebration of British wildlife. The partnership "reflects their shared commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility".