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What You May Have Missed This Week

BoF brings you the top seven fashion news and analysis stories of the week.
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LONDON, United Kingdom — This week, Bain & Co released its spring update on the global luxury market and the news isn't good: sales will grow by no more than 2 percent this year. "The luxury market is stuck in a holding pattern for the foreseeable future," said Bain partner Claudia D'Arpizio. Even Hermès has seen growth slow, though the brand is bullish on women's ready-to-wear and plans to stage its first-ever pre-collection presentation in Paris on July 3rd.

What does Instagram's new algorithmic feed mean for the platform's lucrative influence economy? It's a question on the minds of brands and influencers alike… But not everyone is enthralled with the power of digital imagery. Jamie Hawksworth, Harley Weir and Colin Dodgson are among the young photographers shooting film to differentiate their work, regain control over their craft and find a more human pace.

As the eyes of the industry turn to Rio de Janeiro, where Louis Vuitton is staging its Cruise 2016 show, meet Daniela Falcão, a political reporter who became one of the most powerful women in Brazilian fashion… Could lean manufacturing put a stop to sweatshop labour?

Catch up on these stories and more with BoF’s Week in Review.

Bulgari store, Japan | Source: Shutterstock

Global sales of personal luxury goods will rise this year but only moderately, with higher spending in Japan and Europe compensating for flat trends in Asia and the United States, an industry report showed on Tuesday.

2. BoF Exclusive | Hermès Bets on Ready-to-Wear

Hermès Autumn/Winter 2016 ready-to-wear womenswear collection | Source: Indigital

As Hermès prepares to host its first-ever women’s pre-collection presentation on July 3 in Paris, women’s ready-to-wear artistic director Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski speaks exclusively to BoF about her plans for the category.

3. How Instagram's New Feed Will Impact Brands and Influencers

Illustration: BoF

What does Instagram's new algorithmic feed mean for the platform's lucrative influence economy?

4. Fashion Photographers Return to Film

Jamie Hawkesworth shoots Hubert de Givenchy's archives for System magazine Autumn/Winter 2015 issue | Source: Courtesy

In an era of ubiquitous digital imagery, several fast-rising fashion photographers are shooting film to differentiate their work, regain control over their craft and find a more human pace.

5. Neil Barrett: ‘It’s a Question of Constantly Perfecting Products That Men Buy Into’

Neil Barrett with models at his Autumn/Winter 2016 menswear show | Source: Courtesy

With rigour and consistency, the designer has grown his independent business to a turnover of €90 million in 2015, up more than 50 percent from the year before.

6. Daniela Falcão, from Political Reporter to Boss of Brazilian Vogue

Daniela Falcão | Photo: João Viegas

How a fashion outsider became one of the most powerful women in Brazilian fashion.

7As China Cools, Lingerie Heats Up

Liu Wen for La Perla Spring/Summer 2016 | Photo: Mert & Marcus

Why lingerie is outperforming the overall luxury market in China.

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