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Peta Fashion Awards announce 2018 winners

Asos, Burberry, and Dr Martens are among the winners of Peta Fashion Awards 2018, which celebrates the luxury labels, fashion moments, and forward-thinking brands that have made "big statements for animals”. The animal rights charity named Asos as the Most Progressive Online Platform, after the e-commerce giant announced earlier this year...

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Peta Fashion Awards announce 2018 winners

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Dr Martens posts rise in annual sales and profit

In its full year results statement for the year ending March 31, 2018, Dr Martens reported total revenue growth of 20 percent to 348.6 million pounds (454.9 million dollars) and EBITDA rise of 33 percent to 50 million pounds (65.2 million dollars). DTC revenue for the year, the company said, rose by 26 percent to 140.7 million pounds (183.6...

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Video: A look into how cult classic Dr. Marten shoes are made

Insider visited Dr. Martens' only UK factory on Cobbs Lane in Wollaston, Northamptonshire. This is where Dr. Martens makes its iconic "Made in England" collection. The factory employs 50 workers that make about 100,000 pairs of boots per year, which is only one percent of what the brand makes as a whole! Source: Insider Channel, YouTube.

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Ex-Cath Kidston COO Geert Peeters joins Dr. Martens

After Kenny Wilson, who joined as the new CEO at Dr. Martens in May, another top level executive from Cath Kidston has made a move to the footwear company. Confirming the development to FashionUnited, the company said, Geert Peeters is joining the business as Chief Operating Officer, the same position he held at Cath Kidston. Commenting on Geert...

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Dr. Martens ropes in Kenny Wilson as CEO

Footwear player Dr. Martens has appointed Kenny Wilson as the company’s new Chief Executive, reports Fashion Network quoting the Telegraph. The report adds that Wilson joins from UK fashion brand Cath Kidston, where he served in the same role for last seven years. After Steve Murray resigned in 2017, Dr. Martens was on the lookout for a new CEO....

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Dr. Martens names Mathieu Garcia Global Marketing Director

Dr. Martens has appointed Mathieu Garcia as Global Marketing Director. The company said in a statement, Garcia joins the business from Ralph Lauren Europe, where he spent twelve years, most recently serving as vice president of marketing. Commenting on Garcia’s appointment, Darren Campbell, Global Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing...

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Uggs, pigs and tartan: the big trends at men's Paris fashion week

Thigh-high Ugg boots, post-Weinstein men paraded as dogs, pigs and dinosaurs and a tartan army of plaids and check -- as Paris men's fashion week ends Sunday, we look back on the big trends and talking points: Men are pigs This was the week when the fashion industry had its Weinstein moment with allegations that two star photographers had...

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Dr. Martens x A Bathing Ape to launch end of January

London - British footwear and accessories brand Dr. Martens has teamed up with iconic Japanese streetwear brand A Bathing Ape (BAPE) to create a collaborative collection. Named Dr. Martens x A Bathing Ape the collection sees the Japanese clothing brand redesign Dr. Martens iconic 1460 8 hole boots and 1461 3 hole shoes to feature The BAPE Ape...

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Dr. Martens posts strong revenue and EBITDA growth in FY17

For the year ending March 31, 2017, Dr. Martens has reported a revenue increase of 25 percent or 12 percent at constant currency to 290.6 million pounds (383 million dollars) and 27 percent increase in EBITDA to 37.5 million pounds (49 million dollars). The company’s gross margin increased 32 percent to 148.7 million pounds (196 million...

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Dr. Martens CEO Steve Murray resigns

In a media statement, Dr. Martens has announced that its chief executive Steve Murray and the board have mutually decided that the time is right for a change in leadership. The company added that Murray leaves the company after three successful years running Dr. Martens, in which he stabilised the business and invested in its structure and...

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Dr. Martens recalls 30,000 pairs of Vegan boots due to chemical exposure

London - Dr. Martens has issued an urgent recall for over 30,000 pairs of boots in its Vegan range which may pose a potential health hazard. The brand is urging all consumers to return its 1460 Vegan boots in Cherry Red and Purple, after discovering that a textile used in the lining of the tongue of the boot made in a factory in Vietnam...