Opinion

What Will Become of Fashion When the Epidemic Is Over?

23 March 2020 • By Angelo Flaccavento

What Will Become of Fashion When the Epidemic Is Over?

Italian creators, from Giorgio Armani to Silvia Venturini Fendi, agree on one thing: the crisis is an opportunity to regain our long-lost soul.

Why Inez and Vinoodh Are ‘De-Digitalising’ Their World and Focusing on Humanity

13 November 2019 • By Angelo Flaccavento

Why Inez and Vinoodh Are ‘De-Digitalising’ Their World and Focusing on Humanity

While the prolific Dutch image-making duo were early to embrace digital technology, they increasingly believe in the importance of regaining humanity, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

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Don't Believe the Hype: Exclusivity Still Matters

24 October 2019 • By Luca Solca

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Don't Believe the Hype: Exclusivity Still Matters

Demand for luxury fashion is deeply rooted in exclusivity. The rise of millennials and the industry’s recent use of inclusivity in its marketing narratives does not change this, argues Luca Solca.

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Op-Ed | Fashion Needs to Stop Dismissing ‘Made In India’

2 September 2019 • By Shivam Punjya

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Op-Ed | Fashion Needs to Stop Dismissing ‘Made In India’

It is time to stop stigmatising brands because of where they’re made and blindly believing that ‘Made in the West' is always best.

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Op-Ed | New York Fashion Week Has a Donald Trump Problem

9 August 2019 • By Phillip Picardi

9 August 2019 • By Phillip Picardi

The protests against Stephen Ross have so far targeted Equinox and SoulCycle — but the billionaire’s reach also extends into the upper echelons of the American fashion industry.

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Op-Ed | New York Fashion Week Has a Donald Trump Problem

The protests against Stephen Ross have so far targeted Equinox and SoulCycle — but the billionaire’s reach also extends into the upper echelons of the American fashion industry.

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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.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Nordstrom Really Needs an Anniversary Sale Win

12 July 2019 • By Bloomberg

12 July 2019 • By Bloomberg

The deals bonanza represents an especially important test for the department store.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Nordstrom Really Needs an Anniversary Sale Win

The deals bonanza represents an especially important test for the department store.

Op-Ed | Bret Easton Ellis: Is Inclusivity Good for Fashion?

10 July 2019 • By Bret Easton Ellis

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Op-Ed | Bret Easton Ellis: Is Inclusivity Good for Fashion?

In a controversial essay in the latest issue of Vogue Italia, American novelist Bret Easton Ellis argues that inclusivity is destroying what made the fashion world so alluring in the first place.

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The Path to a Better Prada

27 June 2019 • By Luca Solca

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The Path to a Better Prada

The Italian luxury brand is a step behind its peers, but a management overhaul could be transformative, argues Luca Solca.

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Op-Ed | Amazon’s New AI Feature Shows Fashion Growing Pains

21 June 2019 • By Bloomberg

21 June 2019 • By Bloomberg

The site still isn’t a great shopping experience for more fashion-oriented purchases.

Op-Ed | Amazon’s New AI Feature Shows Fashion Growing Pains

The site still isn’t a great shopping experience for more fashion-oriented purchases.