Monthly Archives: May 2011

May 24, 2011

Cookies: Businesses must act now!

As reported in previous posts, Fashionista has been anticipating the new cookies law which comes into force this Thursday 26 May with apprehension, not least because there has been little guidance for businesses about how to bring their e-commerce businesses in line with the new rules. The guidance published by the Information Commissioner’s Office states it is merely the ”starting point for [...]
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May 23, 2011

New EU labelling rules on fur/leather

Autumn 2010 saw an increase in the use of fur on the catwalks, as reported by Drapers. As a result, Fashionista was pleased to see a recent press release from the European Parliament, which has approved new rules that require all use of any animal derived materials, such as leather or fur, to be clearly indicated on labels of [...]
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May 6, 2011

Celebrating British design at its best

Fashionista could not let that wedding pass without mention – her main interest in the event was, of course, the fashion. Like so may of you, this time last week, Fashionista spent an enjoyable day glued to the television waiting to catch the first glimpse of The Dress, which has attracted almost universal praise amongst sartorial commentators [...]
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