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

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

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Chinas Fashion Momentum Group (FMG) has opened its largest Urban Revivo store and the first Benlai store in Southeast Asia in the heart of the newly opened shopping precinct One Bangkok , signaling its bigger goal to increase its market share outside its home market. The group currently operates more than 400 physical stores worldwide.

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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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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. Boohoo’s annual revenue was nearly £2 billion ($3.4

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

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In 2005, when e-commerce and upcycling were still in its infancy in the mainstream fashion industry, entrepreneur Sophia Amoruso shook up the landscape when she launched her cult brand Nasty Gal on eBay from her apartment in San Francisco. Back then, the brand was a pioneer in combining online retail with vintage fashion.