Drapers examines the impact the US-Israel war with Iran is wreaking on fashion retail supply chains and consumer confidence as uncertainty continues.

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As Frasers Group seeks to elevate its Slazenger brand with the help of content creator Alexei Hamblin, he sets out a vision for the heritage tennis brand and its place in today's market – and reveals what it is like working with Mike Ashley's retail empire.

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Buddy Teaser, president and CEO at Drapers Conscious Fashion Awards finalist and non-profit Soles4Souls, tells Drapers why collaboration is key for fashion ahead of incoming EPR for textiles legislation.

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As war in Iran continues to disrupt global supply chains, the arguments for reshoring some production to the UK are compelling, writes Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan.

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At this year’s Drapers Conscious Fashion Awards, women's knitwear brand Alpaca Apparel was voted the One to Watch by Drapers' Den judges and audience. Founder Claire Turner reveals what winning meant to her, hopes for more British fibre processing incentives and why she steers clear of mass production.

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This week John Lewis shared that its central teams should be upping the amount of time spent in the office, to increase decision making and drive performance. Drapers’ digital editor Jade Burke explores whether this is the right approach to encourage collaboration.

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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.

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As supply chains groan under the growing pressure of the war in Iran, collaboration is the only way through, writes Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan.

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On the 13th anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory disaster in Bangladesh, Drapers explores the ongoing challenges of garment manufacturing in one of the world’s most significant fashion sourcing destinations – as well as its many advantages.

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Mary Katrantzou has made her debut in childrenswear with a collaboration with Greek retailer and brand Lapin House. Featuring items for girls and boys, the London-based designer tells Drapers about the range and how her heritage inspired her designs.

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