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Retail

Why Retailers Are Embracing Fashion Week’s Sexiest Trends

The biggest post-pandemic look is already in stores and it comes with a lot of exposed skin.


Luxury

Why Shoppers Are Obsessed With ‘Summer Camp’ Jewellery

The popularity of $450 Balenciaga beaded bracelets and $24 Urban Outfitters emoji chokers is a sign that consumers are craving fun statement pieces for their post-pandemic wardrobes.


Retail

Selling Fashion to the 1% During a Pandemic

From Zoom styling consultations to digital VIP dinners, here’s how luxury retailers are continuing to woo the wealthy.


Entrepreneurship

What to Do After the Founder Leaves

Brands must make the right moves to ensure that when their founders leave, the magic doesn't go with them.


Retail

Why Fashion ‘Slavery’ Is Making Headlines

Fashion’s mistreatment of garment workers is widespread, but this week, allegations of ‘modern slavery’ at suppliers of British ultra-fast fashion label Boohoo have ignited a firestorm. Why now?


Entrepreneurship

What Fashion Investors Are Betting on Now

Money for fashion’s start-up scene hasn't dried up entirely, but investors say they are backing concepts that cater to shoppers who are hyper-aware of their finances, health and the planet.


Luxury

Moda Operandi Exits Men’s Business

The online luxury retailer is cutting back, as the market takes a Covid-19 dip.


Luxury

Case Study | The Next Wave of Luxury E-Commerce

Online luxury retail is now 20 years old. But after two decades of innovation, once-groundbreaking multi-brand giants face significant changes in consumer behaviour — and a growing, diverse stable of competitors — just as the coronavirus epidemic turns the world upside down. What happens now?


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Moda Operandi Names COO, Valentino Appoints CCO

This week, Moda Operandi hires a former Condé Nast executive for chief operating officer, while Valentino taps its first chief commercial officer from Fendi.


Technology

The Year Ahead: How to Get Ready for a Digital Recalibration

Valuations of digital fashion players have reached dizzying levels and, despite a slew of high-profile IPOs and private firms achieving unicorn status, investor sentiment is taking a turn for the worse.