Lexus Presents Futuristic Look At EV Experience

Toyota Corp.’s Lexus is imagining what driving will look like in 2030 with an electric concept car that takes inspiration from both horseback riding and first-class airplane travel.

NewsJustina ShpotaOctober 25, 2019October

Two Dozen Companies Join Kering-Led Fashion Pact

Farfetch, Mango, Bally and El Corte Inglés are among the 24 new signatories of the environmental initiative.

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NewsJustina ShpotaOctober 25, 2019October

The Apps Driving China’s ‘He-Conomy’

Poizon, Chao and Nice are just a few of the platforms Chinese men are signing up to, and brands like Nike and Uniqlo are taking note.

NewsJustina ShpotaOctober 25, 2019October

Why Venture Capital Doesn’t Always Make Sense For Fashion

While plenty of investment capital exists, traditional brands shouldn’t mimic how fashion-tech startups raise money.

NewsJustina ShpotaOctober 25, 2019October

Mandarin Oriental To Ban Single-use Plastic Across All Hotels

In line with its sustainability goals, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has pledged to eliminate all single-use plastic across its entire portfolio of properties by the end of March 2021.

NewsJustina ShpotaOctober 25, 2019October

Gucci Selects 11 Designers In Fellowship Program

They will join Alessandro Michele and his team in Rome starting in March 2020 for one year.

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NewsJustina ShpotaOctober 25, 2019October

Kering Sales Rise 14.2% In Q3 As Gucci Exceeds Expectations

Business plummeted by 35 percent in Hong Kong, but mainland China helped to pick up the slack.

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NewsJustina ShpotaOctober 25, 2019October

Meet The Instagrammers Who Try On Clothes So You Don’t Have To

Want to know how a Target top or some Everlane pants will fit? They’ll tell you.

NewsJustina ShpotaOctober 25, 2019October

How Chloe Wise Became Fashion’s Favourite Contemporary Artist

The Canadian artist recently decamped to Copenhagen to prepare for her current exhibition, And Everything Was True. With her New York show Lineup on the horizon, she discusses her influences, her collaboration with Jacquemus and using fashion as a tool for communication.

NewsJustina ShpotaOctober 24, 2019October

Asos Magazine Shutters After 12 Years

Profits at the fast fashion e-tailer fell 68 per cent to £33.1 million in the 12 months ending August 2019.

NewsJustina ShpotaOctober 24, 2019October

Amazon Sells Clothes From Factories Other Retailers Blacklist

After a deadly 2013 factory collapse, most big U.S. apparel companies agreed to steer clear of dangerous plants in Bangladesh. Not Amazon.

NewsJustina ShpotaOctober 24, 2019October

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.

NewsJustina ShpotaOctober 24, 2019October

Combining StitchFix And Instagram, Flipfit Ushers In The Next Phase Of Social Retail

Nooruldeen Agha has been thinking about what’s next for fashion retail for years.

NewsJustina ShpotaOctober 24, 2019October

Adidas Unveils Unique Digital Store In London, With A Focus On Service, Speed, Digital

There are immersive fitting rooms, a Hype Wall, interactive games and a digital footwear wall that's 26 feet long.

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NewsJustina ShpotaOctober 24, 2019October

Survey Says Experiences Will Lead Holiday Spending

Deloitte’s 2019 retail holiday survey provides key insights into consumer behavior and what retailers can expect.

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NewsJustina ShpotaOctober 24, 2019October

Clothing For Rent: Here’s What Brands Need To Prioritize

A new survey from CGS reveals opportunity for apparel retailers and brands looking to explore nascent rental apparel services.

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NewsJustina ShpotaOctober 24, 2019October

Harvard Business Review Names Leading CEOs — Bezos Doesn’t Make The Cut

Only four female chief executive officers landed among the top 100 — compared to three women on last year's list.

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NewsJustina ShpotaOctober 23, 2019October

Rihanna's New Book Is An Autobiography For The Instagram Age

Rihanna's self-titled "visual autobiography" has an immense physical presence: It weighs 15 pounds, stands over 16 inches tall, and calls to be set down on a table to be studied, like an artifact in a museum.

NewsJustina ShpotaOctober 23, 2019October

‘Very Ralph’ Ready For The Big Reveal

The film illustrates how Lauren successfully turned his dreams into reality, using storytelling to build a multibillion-dollar powerhouse.

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NewsJustina ShpotaOctober 23, 2019October

Lessons From a Failed Start-Up

Customisable footwear brand Shoes of Prey was a start-up success story with a reported $115 million in annual sales in 2017. Less than a year later it was over. The brand's founders have some tips to avoid repeating their mistakes.

NewsJustina ShpotaOctober 23, 2019October