Fast fashion
Fast Fashion 2.0: New Leaders Tackle Trendy with a Twist
Despite the dominance of Zara, H&M and Forever 21, smaller brands, many of which are digital natives, are…
In Apparel, It’s Fast Fashion Versus Sustainability
For any designer, apparel pollution is disheartening, but the problem likely stems less from high design and…
ShoeDazzle Curates Boutique With @BarbieStyle
Online fast fashion brand ShoeDazzle has partnered with influencer @BarbieStyle to launch a curated footwear…
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Uniqlo Bets on a Zara-like Model
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How Brands Can Facilitate Responsible Fast Fashion Supply Chains
Establishing a sustainable fast fashion supply chain is possible for apparel brands.
Nimble and Quick: How Lectra Adapts to the Denim Industry’s Demands
Adapting to a wide variety of denim fabric properties is nothing new for Lectra, the France-based integrated…
H&M and Inditex Post Sales Gains
How did two of high street’s largest retailers fare in recent months? Last week Inditex and H&M posted…
H&M Posts Modest Sales Gains in Q4
H&M missed analysts’ projections for November with a sales increase of 9 percent from the previous month. The…
Inditex Continues Sales Rise in Q3
While earnings reports from other retailers have been a mixed bag, it’s no surprise that Spanish…
Can Kohl’s Capture Millennials’ Wallets With its New “Real-Time” Fashion Collection?
Kohl's latest gamble is taking aim at an oft-fickle group of consumers by tapping into their thirst for…
McKinsey: Why the Apparel Industry Needs to Invest in More Sustainable Practices Now
Most consumers still turn a blind eye to the high cost that comes with cheap clothes.
H&M Profit Hurt by Hot Weather and Markdowns
A hot start to September wilted sales at Swedish fast-fashion chain H&M and profit suffered as a result. The…
Fast Fashion’s Uncertain Place in China’s Future
As China engages in pollution reform, will fast fashion continue its damaging hold on the nation's economy…
Kenzo x H&M Collection Reveals First Looks
#HMBalmination is a distant memory as H&M prepares to welcome its new guest designer collection. The…