The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
LONDON, United Kingdom — A "fourth industrial revolution" — powered by a constellation of new innovations across the physical, digital and biological worlds — is already driving a wave of change across the global economy. This week, we examined what it means for fashion. Meanwhile, in China, digital platforms are unleashing new potential for indie fashion and youth media, challenging the dominance of the country's fashion magazine oligarchy. Speaking of magazines, Alexander Fury has been named the new chief fashion correspondent at T: The New York Times Style Magazine. Elsewhere in the US, American Apparel is up for sale, say sources. Did you know Dior has built a $200 million eyewear business?
1. American Apparel Hires Investment Bank to Explore Sale, Say Sources
Source: American Apparel
"American Apparel has hired investment bank Houlihan Lokey to explore a sale, people familiar with the matter said."
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2. Fashion's Fourth Industrial Revolution
Inside Modern Meadow's cellular engineering lab | Source: Courtesy
"The beginnings of a fundamental transformation in the way we create, communicate and consume fashion are already taking shape."
3. Behind Dior's Sunglasses Success
Dior's Autumn/Winter 2014 ready-to-wear campaign, showcasing the brand's eyewear range | Source: Dior
"Christian Dior is leading the luxury eyewear race, thanks to investment in innovative product, an integrated communications strategy and ‘hyper-selective’ distribution."
4. Inside the Business of Trump's Trucker Hats and Clinton's Pantsuit Tees
Illustration by Costanza Milano for BoF
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"This election cycle, US presidential candidates have spent unprecedented amounts on campaign merchandise to raise funds and boost awareness."
5. Will Digital Media Break China's Fashion Magazine Oligarchy?
Source: i-D
"The rise of digital platforms is unleashing new potential for indie fashion and youth media in China, challenging the dominance of legacy media players."
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