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Victoria’s Secret Hires Transgender Model Following Criticism

5 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

5 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

Amid criticism for its lack of diversity, the American lingerie seeks out its first transgender model.

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Victoria’s Secret Hires Transgender Model Following Criticism

Amid criticism for its lack of diversity, the American lingerie seeks out its first transgender model.

Op-Ed | Why Black Beauty Editors (Still) Work Twice as Hard as Their White Peers

22 July 2019 • By Jamé Jackson

Op-Ed | Why Black Beauty Editors (Still) Work Twice as Hard as Their White Peers

For people of colour, being a beauty editor at a major title often comes with the unspoken job of representing their race on mastheads that are still overwhelmingly white, without additional pay or benefits, argues Jamé Jackson.

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Chanel Hires Its First Diversity Chief

12 July 2019 • By Sarah Kent

12 July 2019 • By Sarah Kent

The French fashion house joins other major luxury brands in beefing up the resources devoted to fostering more diverse and inclusive environments. The new position comes after a year of high-profile, racially charged scandals involving brands like Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada.

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Chanel Hires Its First Diversity Chief

The French fashion house joins other major luxury brands in beefing up the resources devoted to fostering more diverse and inclusive environments. The new position comes after a year of high-profile, racially charged scandals involving brands like Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada.

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Casting Chinese Models Is Complicated Business

11 July 2019 • By Sam Gaskin and Casey Hall

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Casting Chinese Models Is Complicated Business

Why many global fashion brands miss the mark — and therefore miss reaching their full potential in the Chinese market.

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With Betsy Ross Sneakers, Nike Puts Money Where Its Mouth Is

3 July 2019 • By Chavie Lieber

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With Betsy Ross Sneakers, Nike Puts Money Where Its Mouth Is

Nike pulling controversial sneakers sends a signal to young customers that the brand shares their values.

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Naomi Campbell to Receive BFC’s Fashion Icon Award

25 June 2019 • By Victoria Berezhna

The British supermodel is being recognised for her contribution to the fashion industry, including her efforts to increase diversity.

Naomi Campbell to Receive BFC’s Fashion Icon Award

The British supermodel is being recognised for her contribution to the fashion industry, including her efforts to increase diversity.

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Adidas Sells Diversity. Black Employees Say It Doesn't Practice It.

19 June 2019 • By The New York Times

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Adidas Sells Diversity. Black Employees Say It Doesn't Practice It.

For many, the internal tensions at Adidas reflect a larger issue facing the American sports apparel industry, which has a combined annual revenue of more than $20 billion on shoe sales alone.

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Sephora to Shut US Stores for Diversity Training After Racial Incident

3 June 2019 • By Reuters

3 June 2019 • By Reuters

R&B singer SZA said she was racially profiled at a Sephora store in Calabasas, California.

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Sephora to Shut US Stores for Diversity Training After Racial Incident

R&B singer SZA said she was racially profiled at a Sephora store in Calabasas, California.

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Victoria's Secret Can Still Save Itself. Here's Where It Should Start.

15 May 2019 • By Alexandra Mondalek

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Victoria's Secret Can Still Save Itself. Here's Where It Should Start.

The troubled lingerie brand has announced that it will no longer broadcast its fashion show on American network television. That’s a good first step, but more changes are needed to win back customers.

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Fashion’s Gender Pay Gap Isn’t Getting Any Smaller

5 April 2019 • By Tamison O'Connor

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Fashion’s Gender Pay Gap Isn’t Getting Any Smaller

Data published this week in the UK revealed a stubborn gap between what men and women earn at fashion brands and retailers, with Farfetch, Missguided, Karen Millen and Asos among the companies reporting large disparities favouring male employees.

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