Laura Ashley’s new female CEO says brand will return to traditional roots

The fashion and homewear brand Laura Ashley started at the Welsh designer’s Pilmlico attic flat in central London in 1953. Having undertaken some quilting work with her local Women’s Institute, Ashley started sewing headscarves, napkins, table mats and tea-towels on her kitchen table. Her husband Bernard would print them using his own machine and the … Read more

Laura Ashley saved from collapse by £20m lifeline from Wells Fargo

Laura Ashley saved from collapse by £20m lifeline from US bank Wells Fargo By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 GMT, 19 February 2020 | Updated: 22:18 GMT, 19 February 2020 Laura Ashley has been granted a lifeline to stave off collapse. The retailer, famous for its floral dresses and homeware, said US … Read more

Style-conscious shoppers buy from Ganni or Kitri not Laura Ashley

Style-conscious shoppers of 2020 buy floaty, flowery dresses from labels like Ganni or Kitri, says RUTH SUNDERLAND – not dear old Laura Ashley By Ruth Sunderland for the Daily Mail Published: 21:50 GMT, 17 February 2020 | Updated: 09:29 GMT, 18 February 2020 Puffy sleeves, pie-crust collars, gathered skirts and pretty sprigged flower prints: in … Read more

Laura Whitmore shares a snap of her glam heels and Ronnie Wood heads to rehearsals on the tube

The prep has begun for the stars who have a hot ticket to this 2020 BRIT Awards. Celebs were primping and preening ahead of Tuesday night’s ceremony at London’s O2 arena, while performers like Ronnie Wood headed to the venue for some last minute rehearsals. Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore revealed she was excited for … Read more

Laura Whitmore admits her Love Island job has been overshadowed by Caroline Flack’s arrest

Laura Whitmore admits her dream role as Love Island’s new presenter has been overshadowed by the controversy surrounding predecessor Caroline Flack’s recent arrest. Caroline, 40, was taken into custody after police were called to her Islington home in December after an alleged physical assault against boyfriend Lewis Burton. The presenter relinquished her role as the … Read more

Laura Whitmore is CONFIRMED as Caroline Flack Love Island replacement

ITV have confirmed Laura Whitmore will replace Caroline Flack as Love Island host. Following Caroline’s arrest and charge for assault after a fight with her boyfriend Lewis Burton, 27, last Thursday, the star, 40, announced earlier that she was set to step down as presenter for the sixth season of the show.    On Friday morning, … Read more

Love Island narrator Iain Stirling congratulates girlfriend Laura Whitmore on hosting job

Love Island narrator Iain Stirling has congratulated his girlfriend Laura Whitmore following the news that she is replacing Caroline Flack as host. The Scottish comedian, 31, took to Instagram to share a sweet selfie with the Irish star, 34, that jokingly asked if ‘she’s single,’ after it was announced that she would be standing in … Read more