Alexandria Dempster

Corporate Associate at Penningtons Manches LLP
Fashion and Retail Industry

[Alexandria Dempster @AlexandriaDemp2]

@Peston thank you for a very informative and unambiguous (ironic) talk this morning about the uncertainty surrounding #Brexit #BrexitReality #osx #summit2018 #londonexcel

[Alexandria Dempster @AlexandriaDemp2]

@Ruby_JLuke keep up the good work Rooster xxx

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[Alexandria Dempster @AlexandriaDemp2]

but what is clear is consumers are becoming more educated and interested in the source and sustainability of their clothes #fashion #fastfashion #Retail #sustainablefashion #Sustainability #sourcing #waste #waterwaste

[Alexandria Dempster @AlexandriaDemp2]

@StaceyDooley's @BBC documentary on fast fashion last night was such an eye opener! How many consumers worldwide know about how unsustainable cotton cultivation is? That it can take tens of thousands of litres of water to produce one pair of jeans which has led to devastating..

[Alexandria Dempster @AlexandriaDemp2]

open-source'. They are also working on a 'solution that takes old garments, chemically deconstructs them, turns them in to a new fibre that feels, looks and behaves like cotton with zero water impact'. It will be interesting to see how sustainability in the industry is tackled...

[Penningtons Manches Cooper @Penningtonslaw]

At today's @IBAevents 2018 Annual Conference, litigation partner John Doherty is co-chairing a session on the globalisation of product safety standards: https://t.co/ptGKCdAP4L #IBARome

[Penningtons Manches Cooper @Penningtonslaw]

Our corporate team has advised US-based @QSRAutomations on an acquisition that will expand its presence in the UK: https://t.co/bFuudWh4QG

[Alexandria Dempster @AlexandriaDemp2]

US co. QSR Automations Inc. are partnered with and are one of the biggest companies in the #hospitality industry it was great to see them acquire the QSR Automations division of Call Systems Technology and I was very pleased to be a part of delivering this https://t.co/IFZIVQQr8Q

[Alexandria Dempster @AlexandriaDemp2]

@MichaelKors to take a controlling interest i n @Versace Versace Versace!! https://t.co/GSV945hMeo

[Alexandria Dempster @AlexandriaDemp2]

E-tailers and concession partnerships the business model of the future? With sustainable and ethical supply chains at the forefront of everyone's minds. The talent and beautiful designs being promoted @LondonFashionWk Festival yesterday was shaamazingg! #LondonFashionWeek

[Alexandria Dempster @AlexandriaDemp2]

Very interesting to speak to fashion entrepreneurs/founders yesterday at LFWF18, alongside building a business in one of the most competitive industries in the world they are keeping an eye on the ever changing industry and adapting to it #LondonFashionWeek #FashionWeek

[Alexandria Dempster @AlexandriaDemp2]

Had a fantastic day yesterday at the @LondonFashionWk Festival - the three trends prominent at LFW18 were (1) check mate (2) prints and (3) prim and prom #check #plaid #tartan #checkmate #LFWF #FashionWeek #Retail #sequins #glitter #print

[Alexandria Dempster @AlexandriaDemp2]

It's rare as a lawyer that you manage to get a pun into your work! I think I managed spec-tacularly here - give our FLL news aggregator a visit to find out what happened in August in the fashion industry! #fashion #retail #eyewear #CHANEL #selfridges #amazon #CostaCoffee

[Penningtons Manches Cooper @Penningtonslaw]

The theme for fashion industry news in August is eyewear! Read our latest fashion, luxury & lifestyle news aggregator for more info, including a spec-tacular £120 million acquisition of eyewear giant Essilor: https://t.co/bFq8ReN9yW

[Penningtons Manches Cooper @Penningtonslaw]

ICYMI: Have you heard the term ‘pre-pack’ lately? Find out what this means from our corporate experts in the context of @houseoffraser going into administration and its takeover: https://t.co/cO2DQjUiOb

[Alexandria Dempster @AlexandriaDemp2]

In light of Farfetch's recent announcement of their intention to float on the New York Stock Exchange (suggested est. value of $5/6b) this is an interesting analysis by Alex Moazed: '@farfetch is not an online fashion retail marketplace, it is platform': https://t.co/RXJtwoWbM6

[Alexandria Dempster @AlexandriaDemp2]

For an explanation of pre-packs in the context of the @houseoffraser story see the article that I co-authored with the Head of Corporate and Head of Fashion Luxury and Lifestyle Sector at @Penningtonslaw, Matthew Martin #prepacks #houseoffraser #fashion https://t.co/XhNn19w5zr

[Alexandria Dempster @AlexandriaDemp2]

Update on Mike Ashley's plans after the HOF acquisition, good news for employees #hof #Mikeashley #businessplans #adminsale #turnaround

[Retail Gazette @retailgazette]

Good news for HoF employees

https://t.co/RhSVRZyz5C