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Christmas Has Come Early as Matches Announces Its Comeback

The luxury platform is returning, as well as its beloved in-house brand Raey

Marie Claire

London fashion week: good times, bad times, who can say?

British talent still leads the fashion world, but some see a difficult path ahead in straitened times

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Louis Vuitton medal trays can't hide the luxury slump that's afflicting fashion

Only the fashion industry could make partying while Rome burns (take your pick from global crises), look quite so fabulous. The night prior to the Olympic opening ceremony, Dame Anna Wintour jetted into Paris to host what felt like an extended version of June’s Vogue World event.

Evening Standard

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‘Deeply concerning’: Vampire’s Wife closure shows battle faced by independent British fashion brands

Collapse of Matchesfashion platform is major factor in implosion across the supply chain, say industry insiders

The Guardian - UK

Inside the dramatic rise and fall of The Vampire's Wife — loved by Sienna Miller, Kate Moss and Kate Middleton

Worn by everyone from the Princess of Wales to Kylie, Susie Cave’s The Vampire’s Wife created the ‘dress of the decade’. As it folds, Joe Bromley looks at what went wrong for the fashion-set favourite

Evening Standard

How the collapse of Matches has sent the fashion world into frenzied chaos

London’s glittering fashion ecosystem has been left reeling after the recent demise of the once-prized luxury retailer, affecting everyone from factories to buyers and stylists. Victoria Moss talks to insiders caught in the crossfire

Evening Standard

Designer brands owed millions after Matchesfashion collapse

Some customers of the online fashion site, which owed more than £210m when it collapsed in March, are also unable to get refunds

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Matchesfashion strikes a sour note as my £902 goes missing

I returned two coats and the parcel was lost and then it went into administration

The Guardian - UK

Victoria Beckham Demands Her Entire Stock Back Despite Collapsing Fashion Firm Promising To Pay

It was only in March when the summer stock from Victoria’s VB label was sent to Matches, just days before she learned about the collapse of the company. The post Victoria Beckham Demands Her Entire Stock Back Despite Collapsing Fashion Firm Promising To Pay first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Best designer sunglasses for SS24: luxury shades by Prada, Loewe and more

The best shade to throw is the luxe kind

Evening Standard

Score a rare 25% off the trending Dragon Diffusion handbags for a limited time

You don't often find Dragon Diffusion bags discounted, so this is a deal not to be missed

Woman & Home

OPINION - London's shopping scene is losing its special character, as the demise of Matches Fashion proves

Forced into administration barely two months after it was bought by Frasers, Matches is the latest casualty of London’s shopping scene says Victoria Moss

Evening Standard

Inside this week's ES Magazine: Earl cave and the shocking demise of Matches

Ben Cobb shares his editor’s letter from this week’s issue of ES Magazine

Evening Standard

Luxury Online Marketplaces Facing Uncertain Future

Explore the success of Mytheresa in the online luxury marketplace amidst challenges faced by competitors.

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Marie Claire

18 Vacation-Ready Finds From Matches' Closing Down Sale to Shop While You Still Can

The retailer is saying goodbye with a massive sale on sundresses, sandals, cover-ups, and more.

Evening Standard

Mike Ashley might get more hands-on again at Frasers after Matches disaster

City Comment: It’s possible Ashley is on the phone to son-in-law Michael Murray today — “Erm, son, just tell me again why that was a good idea?”

The Guardian - UK

Matchesfashion to enter administration and cut 273 jobs

More than half workforce face losing jobs after new owner Frasers says it is unwilling to fund turnaround

The Guardian - UK

US jobless rate rises to two-year high while wage growth slows – as it happened

US economy adds 275,000 jobs, more than expected but that strength is partly offset by downward revisions to past months

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These On-Sale Finds from Matches and Farfetch Just Shot to the Top of My Spring Wishlist

A girl can dream, right?

Evening Standard

Best mom jeans for nailing 80s Americana cool

‘I’m a cool mom’

Evening Standard

OPINION - The mob-wife vibe shift is perfect for Melania Trump’s likely world stage comeback

Flash, brash and plenty of fur. The mob-wife trend is perfect for Melania Trump's potential First Lady second coming says Victoria Moss

Evening Standard

Ben Affleck’s £2,000 trainers — and the most expensive sneakers on sale now

We've entered the era of the four digit sneaker, says Joe Bromley

Evening Standard

Best clothing deals in the Boxing Day sales 2023: Net-A-Porter, Topshop and more

Style steals for a slice of the original price

Evening Standard

Best kitten heels for partying Y2K style

We’re smitten with the kitten

Evening Standard

The best party dresses to rent this festive season

Is fashion rental all it's cracked up to be? Victoria Moss looks at the pros and cons for this party season

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