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Podcast: A conversation between Simone Rocha and Sophie Barber

In this episode of MatchesFashion, fashion designer Simone Rocha and artist Sophie Barber got to know each other. Throughout this episode, the two discussed the various parallels and differences in their respective careers. Listen to the podcast below. Source: A Matches Fashion Podcast via Listen Notes Photo credit: A Matches Fashion Podcast via...

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16Arlington launches debut bridal collection

London-based independent label 16Arlington has launched its debut bridal collection, offering what it calls a “natural extension” to its party wear proposition. The inaugural 20-piece 16Arlington Bridal collection aims to reinterpret the notion of bridal with its “signature escapist” aesthetic with wedding dresses and separates featuring...

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Matchesfashion CEO Ajay Kavan exits

Matchesfashion has announced its chief executive Ajay Kavan has exited the company after just a year in the role. Kavan, who previously oversaw global initiatives for US retail giant Amazon, joined the London-based fashion retailer as CEO in March 2020, six months after the exit of former chief Ulric Jerome, and would find himself tasked with...

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Matchesfashion posts 5.9 million pound loss for 2019

London-based fashion retailer Matchesfashion has reported a 5.9 million pound loss for 2019 despite rising revenues. For the year to 31 January 2020, just months before the pandemic hit, revenue at the luxury retailer increased 16 percent to 430.5 million pounds, compared to growth of 27 percent in 2018 and 44 percent in 2017. Its net loss...

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Matchesfashion names first global fashion officer

Matchesfashion has appointed Natalie Kingham to the newly-created role of global fashion officer. In the new position, Kingham will define and lead the fashion point of view for Matchesfashion “to inspire deeper relationships with the world’s most discerning luxury customers”. Kingham has worked at the London-based fashion retailer for a decade,...

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Matchesfashion appoints new chief commercial officer

London-based fashion retailer Matchesfashion has named former global buying director of Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP) Group, Elizabeth von der Goltz, as its new chief commercial officer. Von der Goltz has 20 years’ of experience across buying and merchandising roles in the UK and US, and prior to YNAP held the position of senior vice president and...

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MatchesFashion to launch a Black Employees Forum

British luxury retailer MatchesFashion has launched a statement of solidarity with the black community following the protests for change under the Black Lives Matter movement after the tragic and senseless deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. MatchesFashion new chief executive Ajay Kavan, who joined the retailer in March...

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The Responsible Edit, conscious fashion.

MATCHESFASHION partnered with Eco-Age to create ‘The Responsible Edit’: an online hub promoting curated brands committed to sustainability. With four core pillars – Artisans, People, Charity and Materials, the project is aimed to communicate the steps taken by the labels to become more sustainable, as well as foster a spirit of transparency. To...

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Matchesfashion launches new packaging

Luxury packaging company Delta Global has launched an innovative way for global luxury retailer Matchesfashion to increase its commitment to sustainability and responsible practices. The use of eco-friendly packaging is more important than ever before with the fashion industry taking action as it is estimated that 85 percent of textile waste in...

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MatchesFashion launches responsible edit to “drive positive change”

MatchesFashion has launched The Responsible Edit, an online hub where its customers can discover brands that the luxury retailer states are at the “forefront of conscious fashion” as part of its pledge to promote socially and environmentally responsible practices. The Responsible Edit, is the culminating of more than two years of work with their...

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MatchesFashion poaches Amazon executive

Six months after the exitof its CEO Ulric Jerome, MatchesFashion announced it has appointed Ajay Kavato its top post. Kavato, who oversaw global initiaves for the world’s largest online retailer, will be tasked with driving the fashion giant’s digital luxury fahion business, which is set to see increasing competition from pureplayers, including...

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CDLP raises 4.3 million euros in investment

Swedish menswear brand CDLP, offering “men’s essentials”, has raised 4.3 million euros from a group of investors led by Matchesfashion founder Tom Chapman and Swedish entrepreneur Cristina Stenbeck. The investment round was also with continued financial backing from existing shareholders including former Klarna executive and founder of Norrsken...