Izzue

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Izzue (pronounce "issue") is a Chinese fashion brand part of the Hong Kong fashion conglomerate I.T.

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History

Izzue was launched in the late 1990s by Sham Kar-wai, founder of I.T. conglomerate. His goal was to bring British fashion to the domestic market. [1]

In 2009, Izzue started an international expansion with store openings in Paris, Canada and London. [1]

In March 2019, Izzue was part of the official schedule of the London Fashion Week, the first time a Hong Kong brand hosted a solo show during the event. Its goal was to become the Chinese equivalent of Uniqlo, Zara or H&M. [1]

Activities

Stores are scattered across Asia including Hong Kong, People's Republic of China, Thailand, Malaysia, Macau, Republic of China, Saudi Arabia, and Germany. Its clothes features casual urban and desaturated style. Promotional material uses the brand's website as the company logo. The clothing is "Asian-fit", slimmer than American and European brands.

The brand launched capsule collections with Dr. Martens (2012), [2] Wrangler (2012), [3] Fred Perry (2014), [4] Playboy (2014). [5]

The brand claims a close connection with the British culture, or the "cool London style". Its collection mainly consist of urban wear, or "high street" clothes according to the brand's verbiage. [1]

Controversy

Izzue was embroiled in controversy when it used Nazi Germany themes on its clothes and decor, including swastikas, banners, and propaganda films, as part of its decor during its 2003 season. Marketing manager Deborah Cheng apologized [6] and issued a statement saying "that the designer did not realize that the Nazi symbols would be considered offensive." [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "The edgy fashion label that wants to be the 'look' of Hong Kong". South China Morning Post. 2019-03-07. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  2. "izzue x Dr. Martens 2012 Spring Capsule Collection". Hypebeast. 2012-02-28. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  3. "izzue x Wrangler 2012 Spring/Summer Capsule Collection". Hypebeast. 2012-04-11. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  4. Bodansky, Nate (10 September 2014). "izzue x Fred Perry 15-Year Anniversary Collection". Hypebeast. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  5. "Playboy x izzue 2014 Spring/Summer 60th Anniversary Collection". Hypebeast. 2014-06-23. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  6. "Izzue apologises for Nazi-theme clothing". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2017-11-18.
  7. "ADL Outraged by Hong Kong Fashion Company's Use of Nazi Symbols". www.adl.org. Archived from the original on 2003-08-23.