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This story is part of Prospect’s Rollups series, highlighting under-the-radar markets that have been rolled up by under-the-radar monopolies. If you know of such a rollup, please let us know at rollups(at)prospect.org. The FTC wants to stop all the stores in a mid- to high-end mall in Southern California from being run by the same owner — and more specifically, it wants to stop the workers at those stores from having to endure low wages and poor conditions. These are some of the key interests in the merger challenge to Tapestry’s proposed $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings. Few people…
Getting factories to agree to small runs can be difficult and costly. Saint Art has found a workaround by working in the factory’s sample lab for small runs. The cost per piece is still higher, but Gogolak says it’s worth it to avoid the risk of unsold inventory.[This] “Cash flow can get tricky,” she says. That works out well, since Saint Art is still relatively small, and management plans to keep it that way. “We don’t want it to feel like junky stuff or like it’s being sold off,” Gogolak says. “We want people to feel like the brand has…
Mira Rajput’s asymmetrical black maxi dress is the perfect unconventional look for a date night. (PC: Varinder Chawla) Mira Rajput is one of the ardent fashionistas of Bollywood. She goes all out to give the best fashion statements and always encourages her fans and followers to try their hand at fashion. Last night, Mira Rajput and beau Shahid Kapoor were paparazzi spotted out on a date. Needless to say, Mira’s choice of outfit garnered attention. Shahid Kapoor is usually fashionable but it won’t be an exaggeration to say that Miller Rajput stole the show last night in his stunning black…
1Camila CabelloGuests at Coachella’s second weekend were treated to a duet by Camila Cabello and Lana Del Rey. *screams* But first, we need to take note of Camila’s super cute Y2K fashion: a sparkly slogan “Pepsi Cola” t-shirt and embellished flared jeans. Of course, no 2000s look would be complete without a Dimante choker.2AnittaYes, Anitta only wore her trademark teeny-tiny booty shorts with a leather harness during her Coachella performance, but what we’re really obsessed with was the black see-through crochet dress she wore to watch the festival from the crowd, teaming it with knee-high black boots. She then changed…
Clothing retailers such as Boohoo, Shein, and H&M produce fashionable clothing at low prices to meet the needs of young consumers. But fast fashion has a huge impact on the environment. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the fast fashion industry is the second largest user of water in the world and is estimated to be responsible for around 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions – more than international air and maritime shipping combined – yet consumers often overlook the problems associated with fast fashion. What is fast fashion? The term “fast fashion” has become common in conversations…
Scouted selects products independently and if you buy something from our posts, we may earn a small commission.Earth Day (April 22, 2024) is a Mother Nature themed day that highlights not just one day, but every day, what we should do to help Mother Nature and the Earth. Earth Day is an annual wake-up call that lets us know we need to be kinder to the Earth. Not soon, not someday, but right now. (Alexa, play my favorite song, “Wake Up America” by Miley Cyrus.) This may seem easier said than done, but shopping from brands that are serious about…
Earth Day is just around the corner, a day that reminds us how important it is for us to make an effort to become more environmentally conscious shoppers. But even with good intentions, building an ethical wardrobe can undoubtedly be a challenge. It can prevent you from wearing familiar brands and limit your trend options, not to mention curbing your impulse buying urges and resisting the temptation to always buy new things for special occasions.While all of these concerns are valid, getting started on a sustainable wardrobe isn’t as hard as you might think, and it’ll definitely be worth it…
Would you prefer a Scotch tape bracelet or a potato chip luxury handbag as your fashion accessory? This is what luxury fashion house Balenciaga showed at Paris Fashion Week as part of its Autumn/Winter 2024 collection. Fashion is very subjective and in an age of experimentation and innovation, fashion eccentricities can arise as designers and brands stun the world with unconventional trends. The pricing of such products can also become absurd. Luxury fashion house Balenciaga is known for making waves with its quirky fashion and accessories. Some of the brand’s interesting and quirky lineup over the years include tape bracelets…
On 24 April 2013, there was a reckoning. The Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh saw 1,134 people killed when the eight-storey building came crashing down. The building had housed several garment factories, and the majority of those included in the death toll were garment workers. Despite structural cracks discovered in the days leading up to the disaster, factory owners ordered them to work. A further 2,600 workers were injured in the collapse, some suffering life-changing injuries. It was a horror show, and one that from worldwide headlines, truly brought us face-to-face with the ugly side of the fashion industry –…
Honorary starter Arnold Palmer has his jacket collar adjusted as he poses with Augusta National chairman Billy Payne after hitting his tee shot on the first hole at Augusta on April 9, 2009. (TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)Police Officer Darren Lovell said golf legend Arnold Palmer’s green jacket, which Palmer won after winning the Masters four times, was among items stolen from Augusta National Golf Club over a 13-year period.Federal investigators did not mention Palmer’s green jacket, and Augusta National Golf Club officials did not acknowledge it was missing.Richard Brendan Globenski was charged this week by federal authorities with…