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Intelligence

A New Chapter at the Cut

With newly promoted editor-in-chief and president Stella Bugbee at the helm and a fresh site design, New York magazine’s women’s vertical cements its transformation from fashion blog to feminist media brand.

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Power Moves | Kate Phelan Exits Topshop, Kering Hires From Apple

This week, Topshop's creative director Kate Phelan steps down, while Kering-owned Ulysse Nardin names Patrick Pruniaux its new chief executive.

Op Ed

Op-Ed | An Alternative To Consumerism Does Exist: The Performance Economy

The Circular Economy is being marketed as a guilt-free solution to consumerism, but a sustainable economy can only be achieved if businesses stop selling goods argues Sara Arnold, one of 10 winners of BoF’s Future VOICES challenge.

Intelligence

Fast Fashion Slow to E-Commerce

Can fast fashion disrupters Zara and H&M save themselves from digital disruption?

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