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Inside Urban Revivo’s strategic leap into the European fashion scene

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It’s a strategic toehold in the heart of Europe’s fiercely competitive fashion ecosystem and a litmus test for the brands global ambitions. Founded in 2006, Urban Revivo has grown into an emerging fashion player across Asia, with more than 400 stores in China, Southeast Asia and, most recently, the US.

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Uniqlo’s US expansion: Has the parent learned its lessons?

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Bloodied, but not bowed, Uniqlo corrected its initial mistake by opening a SoHo, New York street flagship in November 2006. GU has landed, too Uniqlo, though frequently referred to inaccurately as a ‘fast fashion’ retailer, is neither fast nor particularly at the cutting edge of trends.

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

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Thrifting has been a part of fashion culture for decades. The internet’s early marketplaces, such as eBay, catapulted secondhand clothing and accessories to a new level. This allowed new commerce models to emerge, such as Nasty Gal Vintage, which began in 2006. Are reports like these conflicting or, in fact, complementary?

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

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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. “A spoiler alert for everyone: you can’t.

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Carhartt, cowboys and the romanticisation of the middle class

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In what the internet has dubbed the Toryssance, appetite for Tory Burch is evident, as sell outs of new arrivals increased 5 percent, YoY, in 2023, while the brand’s replenishment rate has grown from 25 percent to 33 percent, with consumers responding well to modernised iterations of its iconic 2006 Reba ballet flat.

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

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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? KB: For Nasty Gal we began our journey in a tiny San Francisco apartment selling vintage on eBay, back in 2006.

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

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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. The group currently operates more than 400 physical stores worldwide.