Can Mike Ashley make Harvey Nichols absolutely fabulous again? It’s an unlikely union — but the Sports Direct tycoon could be the right man to turn the fading icon around, writes Chris Blackhurst Evening Standard · Aug 20
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 · Dec 17, 2025
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 · Sep 13, 2024
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 · Jul 29, 2024
‘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 · May 27, 2024
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 · May 22, 2024
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 · Apr 25, 2024
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 The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2024
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 · Apr 24, 2024
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. Bored Panda · Apr 15, 2024
Best designer sunglasses for SS24: luxury shades by Prada, Loewe and more The best shade to throw is the luxe kind Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2024
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 · Apr 2, 2024
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 · Mar 25, 2024
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 · Mar 20, 2024
Top News · Mar 14, 2024 Luxury Online Marketplaces Facing Uncertain Future Explore the success of Mytheresa in the online luxury marketplace amidst challenges faced by competitors.
Marie Claire · Mar 9, 2024 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 · Mar 8, 2024 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 · Mar 8, 2024 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 · Mar 8, 2024 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
Marie Claire · Mar 7, 2024 These On-Sale Finds from Matches and Farfetch Just Shot to the Top of My Spring Wishlist A girl can dream, right?
Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2024 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 · Jan 19, 2024 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 · Dec 18, 2023 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 · Dec 13, 2023 Best kitten heels for partying Y2K style We’re smitten with the kitten