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Sustainability

Op-Ed | Buy, Don't Rent: The Virtues of Owning Clothes

The sharing economy promotes mindless overconsumption, argues Eugene Rabkin. Buy less, pay more and keep your garments for longer.

Sustainability

Op-Ed | Buy, Don't Rent: The Virtues of Owning Clothes

The sharing economy promotes mindless overconsumption, argues Eugene Rabkin. Buy less, pay more and keep your garments for longer.


Luxury

Op-Ed | The Fight for Margiela's Legacy

Two documentaries offer contradictory viewpoints on the notoriously secretive designer, raising questions on where the truth lies.

Luxury

Op-Ed | The Fight for Margiela's Legacy

Two documentaries offer contradictory viewpoints on the notoriously secretive designer, raising questions on where the truth lies.


Media

Why Inez and Vinoodh Are ‘De-Digitalising’ Their World and Focusing on Humanity

While the prolific Dutch image-making duo were early to embrace digital technology, they increasingly believe in the importance of regaining humanity, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Media

Why Inez and Vinoodh Are ‘De-Digitalising’ Their World and Focusing on Humanity

While the prolific Dutch image-making duo were early to embrace digital technology, they increasingly believe in the importance of regaining humanity, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Technology

Hiding ‘Likes’ Is Good for the Influencer Economy

The anticipated change to the way Instagram displays engagement could drive positive outcomes for influencers, followers and marketers, argues Amy Odell.

Technology

Hiding ‘Likes’ Is Good for the Influencer Economy

The anticipated change to the way Instagram displays engagement could drive positive outcomes for influencers, followers and marketers, argues Amy Odell.


Financial Markets

Upbeat Results Prompt a Relief Rally in the SLI

Hermès, LVMH, Moncler and Kering all saw strong quarterly results as success in other markets offsets loss of business in Hong Kong.

Financial Markets

Upbeat Results Prompt a Relief Rally in the SLI

Hermès, LVMH, Moncler and Kering all saw strong quarterly results as success in other markets offsets loss of business in Hong Kong.


Luxury

There Are Lessons to Learn from Zac Posen

The designer’s enchanting rise and predictable fall are emblematic of what’s wrong with the system.

Luxury

There Are Lessons to Learn from Zac Posen

The designer’s enchanting rise and predictable fall are emblematic of what’s wrong with the system.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | A Manifesto for Mindful Cross-Cultural Borrowing

The rise of radical inclusivity has turned a nuanced debate on cultural appropriation into a series of trials by social media. There must be a better way, says Suleman Anaya.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | A Manifesto for Mindful Cross-Cultural Borrowing

The rise of radical inclusivity has turned a nuanced debate on cultural appropriation into a series of trials by social media. There must be a better way, says Suleman Anaya.


Retail

Why ‘Save’ Barneys? Maybe It’s Time to Move On.

With the store's fate still uncertain, the energy of those trying to resurrect its past glories could be better directed elsewhere, argues Lauren Sherman.

Retail

Why ‘Save’ Barneys? Maybe It’s Time to Move On.

With the store's fate still uncertain, the energy of those trying to resurrect its past glories could be better directed elsewhere, argues Lauren Sherman.


Luxury

Don’t Believe the Hype: Exclusivity Still Matters

Demand for luxury fashion is deeply rooted in exclusivity. The rise of millennials and the industry’s recent use of inclusivity in its marketing narratives does not change this, argues Luca Solca.

Luxury

Don’t Believe the Hype: Exclusivity Still Matters

Demand for luxury fashion is deeply rooted in exclusivity. The rise of millennials and the industry’s recent use of inclusivity in its marketing narratives does not change this, argues Luca Solca.


Workplace & Talent

Op-Ed | Fashion's Class Barrier

The financial barriers to entry in America’s fashion system hold back creative talent, argues Chantal Fernandez.

Workplace & Talent

Op-Ed | Fashion's Class Barrier

The financial barriers to entry in America’s fashion system hold back creative talent, argues Chantal Fernandez.


Luxury

Op-Ed | Inclusivity Demands More Than a Show

The fashion industry has staged an extraordinary consumer-facing performance of inclusivity, but its power structure remains anything but inclusive, argues Jason Campbell.

Luxury

Op-Ed | Inclusivity Demands More Than a Show

The fashion industry has staged an extraordinary consumer-facing performance of inclusivity, but its power structure remains anything but inclusive, argues Jason Campbell.


Financial Markets

Geopolitical Uncertainty Plays Tug of War on Luxury Index

Riots in Hong Kong, Brexit and continued tensions between the USA and its trading partners have caused the Savigny Luxury Index to fluctuate this month.

Financial Markets

Geopolitical Uncertainty Plays Tug of War on Luxury Index

Riots in Hong Kong, Brexit and continued tensions between the USA and its trading partners have caused the Savigny Luxury Index to fluctuate this month.