The luxury outerwear brand has also tapped Terence Bogan as chief merchant as it prepare to fight for market share in an increasingly crowded, and fashion-dominated, space.

London’s hotels, bars and restaurants have been particularly hard hit by lockdown and a freeze on international travel, but Claridge’s is sticking to tradition, and decking the halls all the same.

For the first time, London’s Royal College of Art will be showcasing M.A. students’ graduate work in a digital format, with a dedicated site set to go live on Thursday.

In 2015, Christopher Bailey had announced plans to build a state-of-the-art factory on the site in Leeds, in West Yorkshire.

Christopher Bailey, Stewart Parvin, Jenny Packham remain contenders for the role.

Marco Gobbetti discussed the evolution of see-now-buy-now, Burberry’s new Belt bag and why he picked Riccardo Tisci for the top creative job.

Tisci will replace Christopher Bailey, who announced he was stepping down last year.

In a “chipper” mood, the designer talked his achievements, challenges and “exploring” his options.

Christopher Bailey said his final show will be a tribute to the charities helping to protect youths and fighting discrimination.

Burberry president and chief creative officer Christopher Bailey said that he’s been championing musicians since he joined the company in 2001.

Guests including Eva Herzigová, David Furnish and Bella Freud listened to British broadcaster Tania Bryer as she read an excerpt from the book.

Retail sales dipped 2.2%, hit by the U.K., while underlying sales rose 1%.

Graduate Fashion Week is a charity, platform and showcase for students from a range of global universities.

Does the sale give fashion insiders a clue about the designer’s plans for life after Burberry?

“It means a lot to show my work in a non-exclusive, non-elitist environment,” he said of the three works in downtown Manhattan.