Sarah Kent

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Can Stella McCartney Clean Up Fashion?

21 July 2021 • By Sarah Kent

The ethical fashion pioneer and LVMH sustainability advisor is trying to change one of the world’s most polluting industries from the inside.

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Can Stella McCartney Clean Up Fashion?

The ethical fashion pioneer and LVMH sustainability advisor is trying to change one of the world’s most polluting industries from the inside.

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LVMH to Buy Majority Stake in Off-White, Expand Virgil Abloh’s Role

20 July 2021 • By Sarah Kent and Robert Williams

20 July 2021 • By Sarah Kent and Robert Williams

The luxury conglomerate will acquire the trademark to the New Guards Group-operated streetwear label, as well as work with its creative director to launch new brands and energise existing ones across its portfolio.

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LVMH to Buy Majority Stake in Off-White, Expand Virgil Abloh’s Role

The luxury conglomerate will acquire the trademark to the New Guards Group-operated streetwear label, as well as work with its creative director to launch new brands and energise existing ones across its portfolio.

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Brands Face New Pressure on Labour Rights

13 July 2021 • By Sarah Kent

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Brands Face New Pressure on Labour Rights

Activists and regulators are dialling up scrutiny on brands after fragile protections for garment workers collapsed under pandemic stress.

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Nordstrom Buys Stake in Topshop With Asos Joint Venture

12 July 2021 • By Sarah Kent

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Nordstrom Buys Stake in Topshop With Asos Joint Venture

The American retailer has taken a minority stake in Topshop and the three other brands Asos acquired out of administration in February. The deal paves the way for a wider strategic partnership.

Labour Group Brings Legal Action Against Brands Over Pandemic Wage Violations

9 July 2021 • By Sarah Kent

9 July 2021 • By Sarah Kent

Labour Group Brings Legal Action Against Brands Over Pandemic Wage Violations

Tamara Ralph Exits Ralph & Russo After Sale

2 July 2021 • By Sarah Kent

2 July 2021 • By Sarah Kent

Tamara Ralph Exits Ralph & Russo After Sale

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LVMH’s Billion Dollar Retail Bet

25 June 2021 • By Sarah Kent

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LVMH’s Billion Dollar Retail Bet

The luxury giant has spent 15 years and nearly $1 billion resurrecting Parisian department store La Samaritaine. Does it still make sense?

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Kering Invests in Handbag Subscription Service Cocoon

24 June 2021 • By Sarah Kent

The luxury giant’s participation in the funding round is the latest signal of its interest in exploring new business models like rental and resale.

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Kering Invests in Handbag Subscription Service Cocoon

The luxury giant’s participation in the funding round is the latest signal of its interest in exploring new business models like rental and resale.

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Does Chanel’s Stance on E-Commerce Make Sense?

18 June 2021 • By Sarah Kent

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Does Chanel’s Stance on E-Commerce Make Sense?

A difficult 2020 hasn’t shaken the brand’s decision to sell its core fashion and leather goods in-store only.

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How Ssense Became a Quiet Contender in Fashion’s E-Commerce Race

11 June 2021 • By Sarah Kent

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How Ssense Became a Quiet Contender in Fashion’s E-Commerce Race

This week, the Canadian e-tailer announced investment from Sequoia Capital China at a valuation of more than $4 billion, signalling big ambitions to build on its success.