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King Charles III will lead commemorations on Monday, July 7, on the 20 th anniversary of the 2005 London transit bombings, the deadliest attack on the British capital since World War II. 52 people died and more than 700 were wounded when four British men inspired by Al-Qaeda blew themselves up on three subway trains and a bus during the morning rush hour on July 7, 2005. They were the first suicide bombings on European soil. Two weeks later, four other bombers attempted a similar attack, but their devices failed to explode. No one was hurt. The bombings remain seared into London's collective memory, and the anniversary will be marked with a ceremony at the 7/7 memorial in Hyde Park and a service of commemoration at St. Paul's Cathedral. In a message, the king said his "heartfelt thoughts and special prayers remain with all those whose lives were forever changed on that terrible summer's day." He said the country could take heart from the bravery of the emergency services and others who responded to the attack, and "the countless stories of extraordinary courage and compassion that emerged from the darkness of that day." Charles also hailed the "spirit of unity that has helped London, and our nation, to heal." "As we remember those we lost, let us, therefore, use this 20 th anniversary to reaffirm our commitment to building a society where people of all faiths and backgrounds can live together with mutual respect and understanding, always standing firm against those who would seek to divide us," he said. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said July 7, 2005 was one of Britain's "darkest days." She said that 20 years on, "Islamist extremist terrorism remains the greatest threat" to national security "followed by extreme right-wing terrorism." "But we also face hybrid threats to our national security from hostile states, serious organized crime, cyber criminals, those threatening our border security and a troubling rise in violence-fixated individuals radicalized online," she wrote in the Sunday Mirror newspaper, adding that the government would "relentlessly confront and counter threats to our national security."
Fashion Network
an hour ago
- Fashion Network
Onitsuka Tiger grandly opens its Yellow concept on the Champs-Elysées
Onitsuka Tiger loves the Champs-Elysées. One year after bringing the 19th-century mansion at number 25 Avenue to life during the Olympic Games to celebrate its 75th anniversary, the Japanese brand is back in a big way, in yellow and black. This July, the label founded in Kobe by Kihachiro Onitsuka, who later gave birth to Asics in 1977, inaugurates a flagship store in which it deploys its Yellow concept over 500 square meters in the building built for the sultry Marquise de Païva. After inaugurating a London flagship with its Red concept a few weeks ago, the brand is now offering its most cutting-edge universe in Paris, designed by Milanese architecture studio Dini Cataldi. The space extends over two levels. At the entrance, after descending a few steps, the brand's latest creative proposals, mixing premium sneakers and leather shoes with contemporary style, are displayed in transparent yellow Plexiglas columns and on two white neon-lit walls, playing off the black glossy floor. A spacious café adds to the brand experience. Another flight of bright yellow steps leads to a second room with a high arcade ceiling. Here, visitors discover the latest sports-inspired collections, such as the Japan-produced model of the Mexico 66TM NM interpreted in blue-white-red for the occasion, or the brand's perfume. They then wander through a maze of the brand's textile collections on display in Milan, leading to a former vault converted into a fitting room. While Onitsuka Tiger already has a store in the Les Halles district, this flagship store at the foot of the touristy Champs-Elysées avenue marks the brand's evolution in recent years. "Our Les Halles store is much smaller. When it first opened, we were much more focused on the brand's sporting heritage. But today, as a fashion brand, we're growing to, let's say, capture the trend and present the contemporary type of footwear," explained brand boss, Ryoji Shoda, at the flagship's inauguration. "And then, if we were to develop this part, we obviously need a larger surface area to accommodate a large number of customers with different tastes." The avant-garde design of the premises is a clear departure from the brand's previous Paris-based universe, a sign of the brand's turnaround a few years ago, first in Asia, then in Europe in recent months. The brand is on the offensive, offering a cultural and lifestyle immersion that highlights its positioning announced for 2019 in its direct sales outlets, after having considerably reorganized its distribution in recent years to focus on its flagships. After Barcelona and London, given the European economic climate, the brand is likely to limit openings on the Old Continent in the coming months. "We think the important markets in Europe have been covered for now," explained the brand's general manager. "Being in these cities allows us to be in contact with European customers who travel. For us, however, it's not just about opening stores. We've done a lot of work on our e-commerce, and our business is flourishing, enabling us to sell all over Europe." Between Milan, where the brand will continue to parade, Barcelona, London and Paris, Onitsuka Tiger has major flags in Europe's tourist capitals. It could strengthen its market positions through relationships with certain department stores. In fact, Europe is gaining in importance, as is the United States for the brand, which still relies primarily on its business in Asia, particularly China and Japan. According to Shoda, the brand's turnover is 120 billion yen (705 million euros), almost double that of six years ago, with sales of its heritage range still accounting for the majority of its sales, and generating substantial profitability.
Fashion Network
an hour ago
- Fashion Network
Onitsuka Tiger grandly opens its Yellow concept on the Champs-Elysées
Onitsuka Tiger loves the Champs-Elysées. One year after bringing the 19th-century mansion at number 25 Avenue to life during the Olympic Games to celebrate its 75th anniversary, the Japanese brand is back in a big way, in yellow and black. This July, the label founded in Kobe by Kihachiro Onitsuka, who later gave birth to Asics in 1977, inaugurates a flagship store in which it deploys its Yellow concept over 500 square meters in the building built for the sultry Marquise de Païva. After inaugurating a London flagship with its Red concept a few weeks ago, the brand is now offering its most cutting-edge universe in Paris, designed by Milanese architecture studio Dini Cataldi. The space extends over two levels. At the entrance, after descending a few steps, the brand's latest creative proposals, mixing premium sneakers and leather shoes with contemporary style, are displayed in transparent yellow Plexiglas columns and on two white neon-lit walls, playing off the black glossy floor. A spacious café adds to the brand experience. Another flight of bright yellow steps leads to a second room with a high arcade ceiling. Here, visitors discover the latest sports-inspired collections, such as the Japan-produced model of the Mexico 66TM NM interpreted in blue-white-red for the occasion, or the brand's perfume. They then wander through a maze of the brand's textile collections on display in Milan, leading to a former vault converted into a fitting room. While Onitsuka Tiger already has a store in the Les Halles district, this flagship store at the foot of the touristy Champs-Elysées avenue marks the brand's evolution in recent years. "Our Les Halles store is much smaller. When it first opened, we were much more focused on the brand's sporting heritage. But today, as a fashion brand, we're growing to, let's say, capture the trend and present the contemporary type of footwear," explained brand boss, Ryoji Shoda, at the flagship's inauguration. "And then, if we were to develop this part, we obviously need a larger surface area to accommodate a large number of customers with different tastes." The avant-garde design of the premises is a clear departure from the brand's previous Paris-based universe, a sign of the brand's turnaround a few years ago, first in Asia, then in Europe in recent months. The brand is on the offensive, offering a cultural and lifestyle immersion that highlights its positioning announced for 2019 in its direct sales outlets, after having considerably reorganized its distribution in recent years to focus on its flagships. After Barcelona and London, given the European economic climate, the brand is likely to limit openings on the Old Continent in the coming months. "We think the important markets in Europe have been covered for now," explained the brand's general manager. "Being in these cities allows us to be in contact with European customers who travel. For us, however, it's not just about opening stores. We've done a lot of work on our e-commerce, and our business is flourishing, enabling us to sell all over Europe." Between Milan, where the brand will continue to parade, Barcelona, London and Paris, Onitsuka Tiger has major flags in Europe's tourist capitals. It could strengthen its market positions through relationships with certain department stores. In fact, Europe is gaining in importance, as is the United States for the brand, which still relies primarily on its business in Asia, particularly China and Japan. According to Shoda, the brand's turnover is 120 billion yen (705 million euros), almost double that of six years ago, with sales of its heritage range still accounting for the majority of its sales, and generating substantial profitability.
