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Stavros Karelis

Founder & Buying Director, Machine-A

His concept store was one of the first to showcase emerging designers alongside established brands on the shop floor.

Stavros Karelis
News & Analysis

As Brexit Looms, Prime Minister Theresa May Looks to the Future of British Fashion

In her address to the British fashion industry last night, Prime Minister Theresa May never directly addressed Brexit. Here, leading figures share their thoughts on the UK's looming split from the EU.

News & Analysis

As Brexit Looms, Prime Minister Theresa May Looks to the Future of British Fashion

In her address to the British fashion industry last night, Prime Minister Theresa May never directly addressed Brexit. Here, leading figures share their thoughts on the UK's looming split from the EU.


News & Analysis

Students At Work

While still at school, fashion students are increasingly working with brands and retailers to earn valuable experience and build their profiles. Meanwhile, brands and retailers, as well as the fashion media, are seeking to unearth and tap the raw creativity of undiscovered talents at a younger age. Susie Bubble reports.

News & Analysis

Students At Work

While still at school, fashion students are increasingly working with brands and retailers to earn valuable experience and build their profiles. Meanwhile, brands and retailers, as well as the fashion media, are seeking to unearth and tap the raw creativity of undiscovered talents at a younger age. Susie Bubble reports.


Retail

Machine-A Brings East London Fashion Talent to Soho

A new boutique stocking some of London’s newest fashion talents has just landed in Soho’s Brewer Street, bringing a jolt of creative energy to the city centre.

Retail

Machine-A Brings East London Fashion Talent to Soho

A new boutique stocking some of London’s newest fashion talents has just landed in Soho’s Brewer Street, bringing a jolt of creative energy to the city centre.


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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

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