Articles by Simone Preuss
Agile supply chains: Shein, BCG and GoodOps discuss challenges and opportunities
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As the fashion industry continues to grapple with the far-reaching impacts of the pandemic and new global challenges, it has become clear that the ability to swiftly respond to changes in the supply chain is a defining factor for companies to achieve success. Industry stakeholders from ultra-fast fashion player Shein, sustainability strategy and...
'Quiet luxury' trend continues its ascent
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According to a data survey by digital wholesale platform Joor, the minimalist trend ‘quiet luxury’ and a general growth in logo-free fashion is here to stay. While luxury pieces with at times very visible or even all-over logos have been en vogue for years, this trend now seems to be satiated in some markets. Instead, there is a move towards...
TIWW seminar on purchasing practices: communication is key
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A recent seminar by The Industry We Want (TIWW), a multi-stakeholder initiative dedicated to driving industry-wide progress on key issues in the garment and footwear sector, highlighted purchasing practices and brought together representatives of three distinct perspectives - suppliers, brands and workers. When brands receive feedback on their...
These are the most counterfeit sneakers
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As Oscar Wilde said, “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”. For sneaker manufacturers, however, this is only a small consolation, because they miss out on much revenue each year - millions, to be sure, because according to estimates, the global sneaker market is worth more than 81 billion British pounds (100 billion US dollars). When...
Ex-model interview: “Always remember you are more than your looks”
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The first thing that strikes one about Elisabeth Granli is her smile - open, friendly and curious about the world. Then, the bright blue eyes and her height - the Norwegian native tends to tower a bit above everyone. We recently met coming off a flight in Mumbai where the model-turned-photographer spent a few days to photograph children of sex...
Study reveals most common complaints of plus-size fashion consumers
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While the average consumer today is considered 'plus size’ - that is wearing size 16 UK (44 EU or 18 US) or larger - plus-size clothing remains grossly underrepresented in the fashion industry. Despite the plus-size clothing market estimated to be worth over 11,1 billion US dollars in 2022 and there being 32 billion views on video hosting...
Study reveals that next gen shoppers are ready for AI, AR and robots
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Global payments and shopping service Klarna released data last week that reveals how retailers will need to adapt to win customers in the future - that means investing in artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR) and robots, which according to the study “are likely to dominate the in-store and online landscape”, especially fashion...
Yoox Net-a-Porter appoints Celine Lefebvre as general manager for Middle East
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Online luxury and fashion retailer Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) has announced the appointment of Celine Lefebvre as general manager for the Middle East with effect from 23rd May 2023. Lefebvre brings more than 20 years of experience in global brand management, sales, marketing and business development and joins YNAP from self-founded consultancy...
Thumbs up or down? How brands and retailers fared in Greenpeace’s greenwashing study
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Many of us - as consumers or textile and clothing industry insiders - wonder how to make sense of confusing garment labels that claim that said garment is “sustainable”, “eco”, “green” or some other term that suggests that buying this garment or textile is in any way less harmful for the environment. ‘If only someone would compare all those and...
Gerry Weber partners with PDS subsidiary Techno Design for sourcing
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German fashion and lifestyle brand Gerry Weber International AG has entered into an exclusive strategic global sourcing partnership with Dusseldorf-based Techno Design GmbH, a subsidiary of global fashion infrastructure company PDS. As part of the partnership, Techno Design will take over the existing sourcing operations of Gerry Weber from 1st...