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#BoFLIVE: Post-Pandemic Dressing — What Are Consumers Buying?

The pandemic changed how people dress. But the era of all sweatpants, all the time is over. Exclusively for BoF Professional members, a host of experts discuss what are consumers buying now.

BoF Team

03 June 2021

Tuesday, June 8 at 16:00 BST / 11:00 EDT

Featuring Shakaila Forbes-Bell, Fashion Psychologist; Kayla Marci, Market Analyst, Edited and BoF’s Cathaleen Chen in conversation with Brian Baskin.

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In This Article

Topics

Retail

How Rent the Runway Came Back From the Brink

The rental platform saw its stock soar last week after predicting it would hit a key profitability metric this year. A new marketing push and more robust inventory are the key to unlocking elusive growth, CEO Jenn Hyman tells BoF.

For Struggling Public Companies, Going Private Is No Panacea

Nordstrom, Tod’s and L’Occitane are all pushing for privatisation. Ultimately, their fate will not be determined by whether they are under the scrutiny of public investors.

Why Esprit’s Ambitious Rebrand Fell Short

The company is in talks with potential investors after filing for insolvency in Europe and closing its US stores. Insiders say efforts to restore the brand to its 1980s heyday clashed with its owners’ desire to quickly juice sales in order to attract a buyer.

How Adidas Sambas Took Over the World

The humble trainer, once the reserve of football fans, Britpop kids and the odd skateboarder, has become as ubiquitous as battered Converse All Stars in the 00s indie sleaze years.