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Video: How one of the oldest traditional dyeing houses in Egypt survives

The Business Insider looks into a traditional dyeing house in Egypt which is run by a man named Salama Salem. In this video, he discusses how his business has survived since 1975 despite falling demand and the impact of Covid-19. Watch the video below. Video: Business Insider via YouTube Photo credit: Business Insider, Facebook

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Video: The Business Insider explains why lotus silk is so expensive

In this video, the Business Insider takes a look at how the rare lotus silk fabric is made and why it is so expensive. Watch the video below. Video: Business Insider via YouTube Photo credit: Business Insider, Facebook

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Video: Entrepreneurs and experts discuss strategies for retail in society

In this video, the Business Insider is joined by executives, investors and technologists to discuss the challenges retailers face due to Covid-19. They will discuss what is needed to revolutionise the retail industry and how retailers have a voice in shaping the future of retail. Watch the video below. Source: Business Insider via YouTube Photo...

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Video: Business insider interviews NYC street tailor Makayla Wray

In this video, the Business Insider interviews NYC street tailor Makayla Wray. She discusses her aims to reduce fast fashion by showing that old clothes can be used to create new pieces of clothing. Watch the video below. Video: Business Insider via YouTube Photo credit: Unsplash

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Video: Why Victoria’s Secret Is Closing Dozens Of Stores

Victoria's Secret reported that it will close 53 stores in North America this year, up from 30 stores last year. Source: Youtube, Business Insider

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Video: Why Wedding Dresses Are So Expensive | So Expensive

The annual turnover for bridal dresses in the US is roughly $2.8 billion. The national average spent on wedding dresses was over $1,500 in 2017. So, what makes these gowns so much more expensive than any other dress? We meet with bridal designer Lela Rose and bridal boutique owner Mark Ingram to learn how wedding dresses are made, and why the...

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Video: Sneaky Ways H&M Gets You To Spend Money

Fast fashion's lucrative business model relies on the ability to continuously sell a high volume of clothes. H&M outsources most its labor overseas to countries like Bangladesh, where the working conditions are difficult to oversee. Our ability to resist the low prices is difficult, thanks to our brain chemistry. Combine trendy clothes and cheap...