It’s 2010, and a series of deadly tragedies at factories in Bangladesh paint H&M and the fast fashion industry in a negative light. In response, the company doubles down on sustainability, launching a new eco-friendly line.Meanwhile, Forever 21 goes to court over copyright infringement allegations, and Zara invests in technology to streamline its supply ... Show More
Oct 2021
Fast Fashion | Dress for Excess | 4
It’s 2018, and H&M is drowning in billions of dollars worth of unsold inventory. Brick and mortar stores are struggling. But on the internet, Shein is thriving, capitalizing on social media trends to get desirable, ultra-cheap clothing made and into customers’ hands in a matter o ... Show More
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Jul 2024
Rapid Response: Why the fashion industry needs a makeover, with Imran Amed
The fashion world is at a sudden inflection point. Big luxury players are struggling, e-commerce markets are floundering, and ultra-fast players like Shein are disrupting. The Business of Fashion’s Imran Amed takes us inside the tumult, providing a framework to understand the tre ... Show More
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May 2023
Rana Plaza 10 Years - So, Did We Make Fashion Ethical Yet?
<p>Ten years ago, the devastating Rana Plaza collapse in Dhaka proved just how deadly the business of making clothes could be for marginalised garment workers. <strong>In countries like Bangladesh where cheap clothing is produced at high volume, and wages are kept low, it’s these ... Show More
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