Gabriele Dirvanauskas

William Costelloe was named creative director of the Paul Costelloe brand earlier this year following his father’s death in November. He tells Drapers that the business has international expansion in its sights.

From bomber jackets to barrel-leg jeans - director of M&S Woman, Maddy Evans, and head of womenswear design, Lisa Illis, tell Drapers what to expect from the retailer’s SS26 collection.

Retailers across the industry are reconsidering their sizing options as the use of GLP-1 weight-loss medication has encouraged demand for stock in smaller sizes. Drapers examines the issue.

High-spending tourists from the Middle East might be grounded this summer. Drapers deputy editor Gabriele Dirvanauskas examines how this will resonate in the capital’s luxury sector.

As Wolverine Worldwide-owned footwear brand Merrell is bagging new stockists and demographics in a bid to get more consumers outside, EMEA vice-president and general manager Tim Selby explains its strategies.

East London luxury independent store UJNG is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and is on a growth trajectory. Drapers hears its expansion strategies.

German luxury retailer Mytheresa’s acquisition of Yoox Net-A-Porter led to the formation of supergroup LuxExperience. Drapers hears CEO Michael Kliger’s strategies for catering to the world’s wealthy fashion shoppers

Lululemon is limbering up for a store rollout this year, opening in six new markets. Drapers speaks to senior vice-president of EMEA and franchise, Sarah Clark.

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Competition in the footwear market is fierce with additional macroeconomic challenges snapping at retailers’ heels. We size up the market ahead of Drapers Footwear Awards on 1 July.