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For Luxury Brands, the Latest Battle Is for Local Customers

23 October 2020 • By Vikram Alexei Kansara

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For Luxury Brands, the Latest Battle Is for Local Customers

In the third quarter, Gucci underperformed LVMH’s fashion and leather goods division as well as Kering stablemates like Saint Laurent, underscoring the growing importance of local customers in the age of Covid-19.

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Will Self-Regulation Solve Fashion’s Sustainability Problem?

16 October 2020 • By Sarah Kent

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Will Self-Regulation Solve Fashion’s Sustainability Problem?

This week, an unlikely alliance of fashion giants including Chanel, Hermès, Inditex and H&M agreed to a new set of climate commitments, but the industry is unlikely to overcome its sustainability challenge through self-policing alone.

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Should Luxury Build Resale Into Its Business Model?

9 October 2020 • By Vikram Alexei Kansara

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Should Luxury Build Resale Into Its Business Model?

This week, Gucci launched a partnership with The RealReal, betting that the rewards of engaging with the second-hand market outweigh the risks.

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Chanel’s Sustainability Financing, Explained

2 October 2020 • By M.C. Nanda

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Chanel’s Sustainability Financing, Explained

Chanel is joining the likes of Burberry and VF Corp in the booming market for sustainable bonds, but Chanel's bond comes with a hefty penalty if it doesn’t hit its green goals, making it a trendsetter.

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As TikTok’s Fate Remains Uncertain, Fashion and Beauty Brands Must Rethink Their Marketing Strategies

25 September 2020 • By Lauren Sherman

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As TikTok’s Fate Remains Uncertain, Fashion and Beauty Brands Must Rethink Their Marketing Strategies

What comes next is anyone’s guess — but companies that rely on the short-form video app should be prepared for disruption.

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Can Amazon Crack the Luxury Market This Time?

18 September 2020 • By Sarah Kent

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Can Amazon Crack the Luxury Market This Time?

The American e-commerce giant has been trying to lure luxury fashion brands to its platform for years. Now, it’s new, mobile-only ‘Luxury Stores’ launch aims to adapt the successful template set out by Alibaba’s Tmall for its customers.

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Fashion Week Can’t Be Just Another Online Video Festival

11 September 2020 • By Imran Amed

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Fashion Week Can’t Be Just Another Online Video Festival

One thing’s for sure, appointments and digital videos do not a fashion week make. But for now, let’s make the most of it and reconnect as a community, writes Imran Amed.

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Can Brand Accelerators Save Emerging Labels from the Pandemic?

4 September 2020 • By Vikram Alexei Kansara

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Can Brand Accelerators Save Emerging Labels from the Pandemic?

The Covid-19 crisis has made going it alone even harder for high-potential young labels. Brand platforms offer cash and critical operational support.

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Who Are Fashion Shows For?

28 August 2020 • By Lauren Sherman

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Who Are Fashion Shows For?

Industry insiders, from buyers to editors, are weighing whether or not it makes sense to attend live events this fall. But the real question is, should they ever bother returning?

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Fashion’s Retail Workers Are Bearing the Brunt of the Crisis

21 August 2020 • By Lauren Sherman

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Fashion’s Retail Workers Are Bearing the Brunt of the Crisis

As the industry braces for an uncertain autumn and government support winds down for the unemployed, companies should make efforts to listen to and protect their store associates.

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