Gabriele Dirvanauskas

Topshop continued its relaunch by taking over London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday 16 August to showcase its autumn/winter 25 catwalk.

All eyes have been on River Island and the restructuring plan that would save the retailer from administration.

Drapers examines how the fashion buying role has evolved, the new responsibilities and skills involved, the challenges faced by these pivotal personnel and the support they need to thrive. Plus, industry insider @life_of_a_buyer tells Drapers the factors impacting the industry now.

The industry joined forces to celebrate Drapers Footwear Awards 2025 on Thursday 26 June. See who was at the party.

Ahead of Drapers Social Summit on 5 June, we find out how brands such as Nobody's Child, Ann Summers and Neem London investing in paid social media to engage new and existing customers.  

Former creative director and co-owner of Mother of Pearl, Amy Powney, has launched womenswear brand Akyn, which she hopes will prove that producing responsibly is indeed possible. She tells Drapers her ambitions for the business.

Drapers 30 Under 30 alumnus Patrick McDowell was presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design by Catherine, Princess of Wales today (13 May).

Drapers 30 Under 30 alumnus Patrick McDowell was presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design by Catherine, Princess of Wales today (13 May).

Footwear and accessories giant Kurt Geiger is extending its support to students from its Business by Design academy, by offering in-house opportunities to a number of graduates from this year's cohort.

A total of 33 students graduated from Kurt Geiger's Business by Design academy this week. The footwear retailer established the self-funded initiative in 2023 to offer underrepresented young people an opportunity into the creative industries. Of this year's cohort, three students – Jennifer Peters, Mohammed Hussain and Monique Miller – were given full-time, paid apprenticeship roles at Kurt Geiger in its buying, merchandising and marketing departments. One student, Nylah Rosario James, was given a year's paid internship at Kurt Geiger, through which she will gain experience in design, buying, merchandising, marketing and PR departments. A further three students – Bill Opare, Laura Quadri and Ben Sholongo – were given a financial grant to kick-start their own businesses. The retailer announced earlier this week that this year's intake, which starts in September, will grow by 50% year on year to offer 50 course places. Applications are open through its website until 18 July. It will also mak