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The fastest fashion: Why Incu has launched two-hour delivery with Uber

Inside Retail

The fashion industry has long found itself in a race to be the fastest. The latest brand to capitalise on this trend is luxury fashion house Incu, which, in a partnership with Uber Direct, can now deliver its products to customers in under two hours. But for customers that have been in Incu stores, it’s missing a few things.

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Rue21 Files for Third Bankruptcy, Plans to Close all 500+ Stores

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Seven years into its most recent comeback, teen fashion retailer Rue21 has filed for its third bankruptcy, citing “the continued growth of online shopping, industry competition, inflation and macroeconomic headwinds.” The company first filed for bankruptcy in 2002 , then again in 2017.

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New Balance opens its first ‘Grey Store’ in Asia Pacific

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“The Galeries Grey Store has been designed to provide a high-end, luxe retail experience in the heart of Sydney and we can’t wait to see the reception from our loyal fans, sneaker enthusiasts and fashion lovers,” said Jonathan Clarke, New Balance’s Asia Pacific DTC director. “As

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After six years, Novo Shoes returns to Canberra, opening two stores

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According to the business, Canberra’s rising population and strong fashion scene made it necessary for Novo Shoes to have a presence in the region. “Previously, we had successful stores in Belconnen and Woden, both with proven track records,” said Novo Shoes’ marketing manager Giulia Di Pietro.

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‘A fundamental shift’: Fashion Week celebrates plus-size design

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Plus-size labels will take the runway in a dedicated showcase during Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW) in May, headlined by international supermodel Robyn Lawley. In my years of being a custodian of Australian fashion, I can say that the diverse nature of talent I’m seeing is better than ever. The future of plus-size fashion.

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Gen Z grew up in a world of ugly fashion – no wonder they love their Crocs

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They grew up with ugly fashion, and are now making it their own. Davis Fund and partial gift of an anonymous donor Crocs premiered their shoe at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in 2002. Ugly fashion The 21st century’s love of deliberately ugly fashion can be traced to 1996, with Miuccia Prada launching her “Bad Taste” collection.

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Ginger & Smart trims network under ‘strategic’ administration

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Premium Australian fashion designer Ginger & Smart has closed two of its Sydney boutiques under the cover of a short-term administration. . ” Ginger & Smart describes itself as a designer of fashion for “spirited women whose distinctive style is an expression of their individuality”.

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