Deep Dive

Industry insights from our journalists

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    The ambitious regulations cleaning up fashion’s supply chain

    From pollution to human rights violations, new laws in Europe are holding global fashion brands accountable for collateral damage.

    Lauren Schenkman • Sept. 26, 2023
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    Style’s silver lining

    Fashion’s wealthiest generation is also its oldest, and as its ranks expand, there are opportunities and challenges for an industry that largely ignores them.

    Lara Ewen • Sept. 12, 2023
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    What Gap Inc. needs from its new CEO

    Next week, longtime Mattel executive Richard Dickson takes the reins of an apparel conglomerate — whose brands all need some help.

    Daphne Howland • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Can science save fashion?

    Researchers and brands are racing to create sustainable, biodegradable fibers, fabrics and materials.

    Lauren Schenkman • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Yeezy was only part of Adidas’ problems. The athleticwear brand has been falling further behind Nike for years.

    Since 2013, Adidas’ net sales have grown by less than $5 billion as it struggles to keep pace with the broader market. Could a new CEO and a clean slate reverse those trends?

    Cara Salpini • July 24, 2023
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    From screen to store: metaverse goes mainstream

    Digital fashion makes the leap into the real world as avatars and their creators share silhouettes and styles.

    Khanh T.L. Tran • June 6, 2023
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    What’s behind Walmart’s DTC selloffs?

    The retail giant has been ditching its e-commerce acquisitions for years to refocus on its core. But it could also mean a fresh start for Eloquii and Bonobos.

    Dani James • May 17, 2023
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    Out of fashion: Apparel manufacturing needs a tech update

    Tied to fax machines and Excel spreadsheets, many companies are resistant to change and slow to adapt to new ways of doing business.

    Krishna Thakker • May 10, 2023
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    An unglamorous solution to fashion’s sustainability problem: make less stuff

    Overproduction, greenwashing and unchecked growth have created a huge problem. Experts say strict regulations may be the only solution, but it won't be easy or fast.

    Lauren Schenkman • April 17, 2023
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    Resale’s big secret? It may need stores

    To join the secondhand market boom, many apparel retailers and brands have turned to third-party platforms that struggle to sustain a profit.

    Daphne Howland • April 17, 2023
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    Outsiders are taking over fashion companies. Are they here to stay?

    Fashion companies are looking beyond their ranks to find leaders who are well versed in technology and supply chain issues.

    Christopher Blomquist • April 3, 2023
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    3 years later: How COVID-19 exposed the vulnerability of suppliers and workers to the power of big buyers

    A tidal wave of order cancellations in early 2020 had dire repercussions for laborers and their families. The consequences are still being felt.

    Ben Unglesbee • March 31, 2023
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    Here’s where fossil fuels exist in the fashion industry’s supply chain

    Many brands focus on sustainable initiatives like reducing packaging waste, but researchers found that producing cotton and polyester accounted for a much greater share of greenhouse gas emissions.

    Natalie Schwartz • March 27, 2023
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    Fashion makeover: 5 ways to rethink the industry in 2023

    Analysts say brands have to look beyond NFTs and buzzy collaborations to bring greater agility to its supply chain, transparency to its sustainability efforts and practicality to its tech adoption. 

    Lara Ewen and Shaun Lucas • March 20, 2023
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    ‘MetaBirkin’ NFT creator to appeal Hermès trademark verdict

    A jury ruled against Mason Rothschild and his drawings of fur-covered luxury bags. His attorneys say the new technology doesn’t cancel the First Amendment’s protection of artwork.

    Daphne Howland • Feb. 10, 2023