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The fashion industry is returning to protectionism. This time, it’s called sustainability.
The measure will be phased in over the next few years and is part of a broader European framework that is increasing regulatory costs for those selling textile products in the EU
Mario Lorenzo Sabelli
Sep 15


Lululemon invented leggings—the problem is what to sell when they go out of style
Lululemon didn’t literally invent leggings. It did something economically more interesting: it figured out how to sell them for more than $100.
Mario Lorenzo Sabelli
Sep 10


Does luxury industry still need department stores?
Aspirational consumers are buying less, multi-brand stores are on the decline, and the luxury sector is losing the venues where new brands are discovered.
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