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From inclusivity and diverse programmes at H&M and celebrating Black Excellence in London Fashion Week to partnerships with M&S and Clinique, explore this and more with the retail industry's need-to-know headlines this week.

 

Ozwald Boateng returns to LFW after 12 years with celebration of Black Creative Excellence

British designer Ozwald Boateng rounded off London Fashion Week, his first appearance for 12 years, with a multi-sensory, emotional and entertaining experience celebrating Black Creative Excellence and showcasing his made to order, ready-to-wear collection.

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Chloé developing a social impact measuring tool

French luxury fashion house Chloé has announced that it is developing the industry’s first social impact measuring tool, which it hopes can be adopted across the fashion industry.

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M&S to launch bespoke Clinique partnership in store

Marks & Spencer has announced a new online and in-store partnership with skincare and make-up brand Clinique.

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H&M launches first STEM programme in the UK with aims of increasing diversity

H&M is launching the first ever UK STEM programme which aims to inspire women and non-binary people to work in roles in science, technology, engineering and maths.

Due to be introduced in the UK this month in partnership with not-for profit charity Stemettes, the initiative will focus on “sustainability and style”, with participants exploring STEM’s contribution to a more sustainable fashion future.

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Danish fashion retailer, Colorful Standard, opens flagship space in Seven Dials

Shaftesbury has announced that popular Danish fashion retailer, Colorful Standard, has opened a permanent flagship space in Seven Dials. This coincides with the opening of two new experience-led retail brands within the Seven Dials neighbourhood, Apex Rides and Hidden Planet, demonstrating the destination’s continuous retail appeal.

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