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Has the coronavirus killed formalwear?

On a visit to London City in pre-Covid times would be to arrive at one of the capital’s most bustling boroughs, full of well-dressed men and women amongst the tall glass buildings and historical monuments. By well-dressed we mean tailored wool suits, polished oxfords, crisp shirts, ties of varying widths and dapper overcoats. Visit London City...

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Suit Direct opens Birmingham flagship store, eyes further expansion

Formalwear retailer Suit Direct is to begin an ambitious expansion plan after opening a new flagship store in Birmingham this week. The company, which is part of the Baird Group, is looking to open 10 city-centre stores by the end of 2020 and up to 25 stores within the next 18 months, The Business Desk reports. “With a focus on greater...

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How British formalwear brand Kaya Turello is coping with Covid-19

As the UK and countless other countries across the world remain in lockdown and people continue to get accustomed - as much as possible - to the new working-from-home reality, consumer shopping behaviours are changing and the fashion industry is feeling the effects. Some fashion categories are understandably faring better than others as...

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In pictures: Hugo launches Liam Payne capsule collection

The Hugo x Liam Payne capsule collection has been launched at an experimental event during Berlin Fashion Week. The FW19 capsule is the first to be designed by the pop artist and former One Direction member since he became Hugo’s brand ambassador back in April, and also marks Hugo’s first global collaboration in the world of music. The...

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Joules launches first men's formalwear collection

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, British fashion and lifestyle brand Joules has unveiled its first formalwear collection for men. The collection features a range of suits, jackets, trousers, shoes, shirts, ties and pocket squares, and looks to mix Joules’ traditional heritage style with classic British tailoring. The collection includes a...