AAFW BUYERS: David Jones Bridget Veals 2 June 2021
What are some of the top selling Australian designer brands you currently stock?
P.E. Nation, Zimmermann, Aje, Bec and Bridge, Camilla & Marc, just to name a few.
Which designer collections are you most looking forward to seeing at Fashion Week?
Ginger & Smart, KITX, Anna Quan, Bassike, Commas, Bondi Born and Rebecca Vallance.
What are the key pieces or categories you will be searching for?
As people move out of COVID we are really looking forward to seeing event and PM dressing coming back.
As part of this, accessories will also be key, with jewellery, handbags and shoes playing a huge part in this.
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Bec and Bridge, PE Nation are sharing their strategies for success
By Imogen Bailey | 23 February 2021
David Jones has announced the six First Nations fashion brands involved in the mentorship program in its Pathways Program.
Established in 2020 in partnership with The Indigenous Fashion Projects, the 12-month Pathways Program is part of the retailer s commitment to supporting diverse design perspectives and ensuring that the future of the Australian fashion industry is inclusive and more representative of Indigenous design and culture.
The six labels included in the mentorship program are Kirrikin, Ngali (pictured), Liandra Swim, Native Swimwear, Maara Collective and Indii.
Spearheading the project is David Jones GM of womenswear, footwear and accessories, Bridget Veals, who said that the program s ultimate goal is to support and develop Indigenous labels by listening to what they really need.
David Jones on exponential rise of luxury goods - and what it expects on Boxing Day
25 Dec, 2020 04:00 AM
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Inside David Jones Newmarket department store in Auckland. Photo / Brett Phibbs
Aimee Shaw is a business reporter focusing on retail, small businessaimee.shaw@nzherald.co.nz@AceeyShaw
Sales of luxury and designer goods has catapulted David Jones sales into double-digit growth territory post-lockdown and the department store retailer expects sales trends on Boxing Day to follow suit. David Jones general manager of womenswear, footwear and accessories, Bridget Veals, said the surge in sales of luxury goods was a trend the department store was experiencing on both sides of the Tasman as consumers shifted from splashing out on experiences to durables as borders remained closed.