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The Future of 'Made in Italy'

3 June 2020 • By M.C. Nanda

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The Future of 'Made in Italy'

The pandemic could permanently change how the country's fashion industry operates, for better or for worse.

Op-Ed | Fashion Is Part of the Race Problem

3 June 2020 • By Jason Campbell and Henrietta Gallina

Op-Ed | Fashion Is Part of the Race Problem

Racism is firmly entrenched in the fashion industry, argue Jason Campbell and Henrietta Gallina.

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Voices From the Black Fashion Community on Moving Forward

3 June 2020 • By Chavie Lieber

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Voices From the Black Fashion Community on Moving Forward

Venture capitalists, designers, journalists and influencers reflect on how the fashion industry can demonstrate true allyship — in business, in person and on social media.

Bubble Tea Plus Beauty Equals Guaranteed Buzz

3 June 2020 • By Casey Hall

Bubble Tea Plus Beauty Equals Guaranteed Buzz

Luxury beauty brands would probably scoff at the idea of launching co-branded products with a coffee chain. So why are Fenty Beauty, Clarins and Clinique all clamouring to collaborate with Chinese tea chain Heytea?

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Tiffany Shares Plunge After LVMH Deal Is Questioned

2 June 2020 • By Bloomberg

2 June 2020 • By Bloomberg

Women’s Wear Daily reported LVMH’s deal to buy the luxury jewellery company is uncertain as the US economy faces widespread upheaval.

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Tiffany Shares Plunge After LVMH Deal Is Questioned

Women’s Wear Daily reported LVMH’s deal to buy the luxury jewellery company is uncertain as the US economy faces widespread upheaval.

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As Brands Rush to Speak Out, Many Statements Ring Hollow

2 June 2020 • By Alexandra Mondalek

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As Brands Rush to Speak Out, Many Statements Ring Hollow

When it comes to supporting social causes, consumers are calling out fashion and beauty companies for virtue signalling. Here’s what brands can do to evolve.

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Big Retailers Say They Don't Mind the Looting. It's Different for Small Businesses.

2 June 2020 • By Cathaleen Chen

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Big Retailers Say They Don't Mind the Looting. It's Different for Small Businesses.

Small business owners who support #BlackLivesMatter have mixed feelings about the damage the riots may have to their livelihoods.

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How Could Radical Transparency Impact Retail?

2 June 2020 • By BoF Team

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How Could Radical Transparency Impact Retail?

The human and environmental impact of retail is under greater scrutiny than ever before. In partnership with Affirm, BoF investigates how businesses should approach consumers' demands for more transparent and responsible retailers.

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Is This the End of Hong Kong as a Luxury Mecca?

2 June 2020 • By Zoe Suen

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Is This the End of Hong Kong as a Luxury Mecca?

As protests re-start in a city that was once one of the world's most important luxury and retail hubs, businesses have never faced more uncertainty.

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Stitch Fix to Lay Off About 1,400 Employees in California

2 June 2020 • By Reuters

2 June 2020 • By Reuters

The online retailer known for its personal shopping services will cut stylists and rehire them in lower-cost states, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.

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Stitch Fix to Lay Off About 1,400 Employees in California

The online retailer known for its personal shopping services will cut stylists and rehire them in lower-cost states, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.