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'A Sign of Revolution': Why the Black Power Beret Is Making a Comeback

"Ashley Banjo, Adwoa Aboah and Jonathan Majors are among the latest figures to draw on the iconic Black Panther uniform."

'A Sign of Revolution': Why the Black Power Beret Is Making a Comeback

"Ashley Banjo, Adwoa Aboah and Jonathan Majors are among the latest figures to draw on the iconic Black Panther uniform."


Why Gyms Are Making It Harder for People To Cancel Memberships

"Canceling or freezing a gym membership pre-pandemic wasn’t easy, and now it’s even trickier."

Why Gyms Are Making It Harder for People To Cancel Memberships

"Canceling or freezing a gym membership pre-pandemic wasn’t easy, and now it’s even trickier."


#BoFLIVE: Tim Blanks and Imran Amed on the First Digital Fashion Month

After the first fashion season held as a physical and digital hybrid, amid strengthened lockdowns and restrictions, Imran Amed and Tim Blanks reflect on the Spring/Summer 2021 collections.

#BoFLIVE: Tim Blanks and Imran Amed on the First Digital Fashion Month

After the first fashion season held as a physical and digital hybrid, amid strengthened lockdowns and restrictions, Imran Amed and Tim Blanks reflect on the Spring/Summer 2021 collections.


World’s Garment Workers Face Ruin as Fashion Brands Refuse To Pay $16 Billion

"Analysis of trade figures reveals huge power imbalance as suppliers and workers in poorest parts of the world bear cost of Covid downturn."

World’s Garment Workers Face Ruin as Fashion Brands Refuse To Pay $16 Billion

"Analysis of trade figures reveals huge power imbalance as suppliers and workers in poorest parts of the world bear cost of Covid downturn."


Fashion Groups Transform Back-End Systems To Aid Bounceback

"Brands which quickly reorganised distribution channels have softened pandemic impact."

Fashion Groups Transform Back-End Systems To Aid Bounceback

"Brands which quickly reorganised distribution channels have softened pandemic impact."


New York City Shopping Inches Back. No Store Required.

"Secondhand and independent clothing sellers take to the streets."

New York City Shopping Inches Back. No Store Required.

"Secondhand and independent clothing sellers take to the streets."


Just How Bad Is NYFW for the Environment?

"A new CFDA report tries to find out."

Just How Bad Is NYFW for the Environment?

"A new CFDA report tries to find out."


Fashion's Use of the Term 'Urban' Is Problematic, Here's Why We Should Ditch It

"The word 'urban' has now become a lazy (perceptually politically correct) substitute term for 'Black,' but its use is deeply problematic."

Fashion's Use of the Term 'Urban' Is Problematic, Here's Why We Should Ditch It

"The word 'urban' has now become a lazy (perceptually politically correct) substitute term for 'Black,' but its use is deeply problematic."


Virgil Abloh on His Hopes for the Fashion Industry

"‘I want to see systemic change, not reactionary change,’ says the designer."

Virgil Abloh on His Hopes for the Fashion Industry

"‘I want to see systemic change, not reactionary change,’ says the designer."


Department Stores' Decade of Decline

"The coronavirus pandemic has worsened an existential crisis that deepened over the last 10 years."

Department Stores' Decade of Decline

"The coronavirus pandemic has worsened an existential crisis that deepened over the last 10 years."


Great Customer Experience Requires a Resilient Supply Chain

"In our Covid-era environment, you need to be nimble."

Great Customer Experience Requires a Resilient Supply Chain

"In our Covid-era environment, you need to be nimble."


The Beauty Range Inspired by Joe Biden To Entice Under-25s To Vote

"Biden Beauty refer to themselves as ‘this year's most important influencer brand.’"

The Beauty Range Inspired by Joe Biden To Entice Under-25s To Vote

"Biden Beauty refer to themselves as ‘this year's most important influencer brand.’"