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Boohoo and the cries of celebrity-driven “eco-conscious” campaigns

Inside Retail

UK-based fast fashion brand Boohoo recently announced that it had tapped US celebrity and influencer Kourtney Kardashian as its “sustainability ambassador” and launched a “sustainability journey” campaign that included a capsule collection and mini-series. Consumer backlash.

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Why Snapchat is investing in Gen Z resale fashion app, Galaxy

Inside Retail

This allowed new commerce models to emerge, such as Nasty Gal Vintage, which began in 2006. Fast-forward to 2022, and thrifting is still about finding unique pieces, in addition to caring for the planet and making money on the side. Influencers shift consumer patterns quickly.

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Chinese fashion brand Urban Revivo ramps up store openings in Southeast Asia

Inside Retail

When consumers visit our stores, I hope its not just about buying clothes. Founded in 2006 with the launch of Urban Revivo in Guangzhou, FMG has grown into a major player in Asia’s fashion landscape, going toe-to-toe with established fast fashion brands like Zara and H&M.

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How cult brand Nasty Gal is continuing to ride the vintage wave

Inside Retail

This section of the business is a consumer favourite with most pieces selling out within days of being online. IR: There has been a lot of criticism of fast fashion brands lately in terms of their lack of sustainability credentials. What are your thoughts on the evolution of the fast fashion industry?

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Forever 21: 4 Reasons it Failed & Filed for Bankruptcy

Indigo 9 Digital

New ultra fast fashion competitors like ASOS and Boohoo entered the market and did what Forever 21 did but better. Not only are these retailers fast to market with their trendy designs they are also skilled eCommerce operators. In the 2000s the internet met fast fashion, and a slew of new competitors began to emerge.

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Carhartt, cowboys and the romanticisation of the middle class

Inside Retail

They have realigned their strategies to target older consumers with higher incomes who are typically less affected by economic downturns and spending more than pre-pandemic levels. Consider bundling key items and basics in multi-packs to offer value as consumers are tightening budgets. billion in revenue for Q2 2023 and 2.5

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How ex-Uniqlo global creative director Ken Leung got his start in fashion

Inside Retail

KL: We didn’t consider ourselves [to be] fast fashion. I started off in newspapers, and then I [was part of the team that] launched Monocle magazine in London back in 2006. IR: Looking back, what do you think has allowed Uniqlo to go from being a Japanese brand to having stores all around the world?

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