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Ethical fashion label Arnsdorf closes

Inside Retail

Ethical fashion label Arnsdorf has announced it will close down and has commenced a sale with markdowns to run out its inventory. ” Arnott founded Arnsdorf in 2006 and established a following across Australia, North America, and Europe. . Arnott temporarily closed the company in 2012 and relaunched it in 2016.

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Forever New signs three-store deal in Kuwait

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Womenswear brand Forever New is opening three flagship stores in Kuwait as part of its strategic partnership with fashion conglomerate Apparel Group. Neeraj Teckchandani, CEO of Apparel Group, said the partnership reflects the group’s commitment to elevating the fashion landscape in the GCC.

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

Inside Retail

The peer-to-peer marketplace launched in 2021 and provides fashion influencers and sellers a platform for livestreaming commerce. Galaxy founders Danny Quick, Nathan McCartney, and Brandon Brisbon told The Business of Fashion that it’s about “making the experience of the resale more enjoyable”.

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UNIQLO Sibling Brand GU to Test North American Market With NYC Pop-Up

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Sharing its FY2023 plans in an April 2022 statement, Fast Retailing, which also owns fashion brand Theory , noted that it was inspired by the strength of the North American market. Launched in 2006, the company currently operates 450 locations. “It in a statement.

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Sussan co-founder Marc Besen dies

Inside Retail

He sold a half-share to GPT for $621 million in 2006, then a further 25 per cent, also to GPT, for $680 million in 2017. During an interview with BRW Magazine in 1994, Besen outlined his keys to success in the women’s fashion industry. “To

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

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Ken Leung grew up in Perth, but much of his adult life has been spent in the UK and US, pursuing a career in magazine journalism and fashion. . Here, we speak about his unconventional path into fashion and what he sees as his greatest strength. KL: We didn’t consider ourselves [to be] fast fashion.

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How ‘ugly’ orthopaedic shoe company Birkenstock created a brand worth billions

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It was at this time that Birkenstock transitioned from orthopaedic footwear into fashion, helped along by entrepreneur Robert Lusk. This departure from Birkenstock’s traditional brown hues aimed to appeal to more fashion-forward customers. billion in 2006. billion in 2006. billion in 2021 and Crocs at US$1.15

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