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Podcast: Is recreational shopping ruining your style?
"In this episode, we delve into the damaging effects of 'recreational shopping,' a common habit that leads to wasted money, confusing personal style, and closets full of clothes yet nothing to wear. Drawing on over 25 years of styling experience, we define recreational shopping beyond planned outings to include any unexpected clothing purchases,...
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Podcast: Brazil's craft traditions and influence in fashion
This episode of Wardrobe Crisis focuses on the significant environmental issues within the fashion industry, and building on our exploration of Latin America, we delve deeper into Brazil this week. Clare interviews Agustina Comas, an industrial upcycler based in São Paolo. Additionally, it covers Brazil's rich craft traditions and the...
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Podcast: Pattern-printed and tailored fashion trends
This episode introduces the concept of 'whimsimod' to describe the recent trend of pattern-printed and tailored fashion. In exploring this reinterpretation of femininity, we discuss the aesthetic shift from 'kiki' to 'bouba' over the past year, the history of youth diffusion lines like Red Valentino and Blugirl, current trends in hemlines and...
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Podcast: Strategies for impactful branded merchandise
In this episode of The Branding Business School, Victoria stresses that high-quality, relevant branded merchandise is a powerful branding tool, not a trivial afterthought. She advises against cheap items that can harm brand image and advocates for designing appealing, useful products that resonate with the audience's lifestyle and values. This...
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Podcast: Scaling strategies for sustainable growth
Host of the "The Fashion Brand Clinic Podcast," Elizabeth Stiles, welcomes listeners back for Season 3 and announces the podcast is now also available on YouTube. This solo episode will explore the critical mindset adjustments and strategic pivots necessary for fashion brands that have reached six figures and are prepared to scale sustainably,...
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PUMA Go Wild Podcast: Amanal Petros' Inspiring Journey
Colin Jackson interviews elite long-distance runner Amanal Petros on the PUMA Go Wild Podcast. Amanal shares his journey from refugee in Germany to national marathon record holder, highlighting how running offered him purpose and belonging. He discusses adapting to a new environment, his professional running career, and the pivotal moments that...
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Pinko returns to profitability following strategic restructuring and new leadership
After navigating several challenging years, Italian womenswear brand PINKO has successfully returned to profitability in the first quarter of 2025. This marks a significant achievement in its ongoing transformation, driven by a strategic overhaul and new leadership. The company, founded in 1986 by Pietro Negra and Cristina Rubini, reported Q1...
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Luke Day named Editor-in-Chief of British men's publication Man About Town
Luxury men's biannual Man About Town has appointed Luke Day as its new Editor-in-Chief, effective immediately. The move forms part of Visual Talent’s wider strategy to evolve the publication across both print and digital platforms. Day, a well-known figure in men’s fashion media, has held senior roles at Arena Homme+, British GQ, and GQ Style...
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Rebag partners with Amazon to offer pre-owned luxury on a larger scale
Luxury resale platform Rebag has partnered with Luxury Stores at Amazon to offer nearly 30,000 authenticated, pre-owned items—ranging from handbags to watches—through Amazon’s online storefront. Featuring brands like Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and Rolex, the partnership aims to make high-end resale more accessible while promoting sustainable...
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L'Oréal launches 2025 employee share ownership plan
L’Oréal has launched its fifth annual global employee share ownership plan, offering employees an opportunity to purchase company shares under specific terms. This 2025 initiative allows for employee participation in shareholding. Available in 62 countries where permitted by local regulations, the 2025 plan offers up to 300,000 shares, an...
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