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How the Global Wealth Gap Will Impact Fashion

Widening income inequality and other demographic pressures in 2022 could exacerbate the already uneven global economic recovery from the pandemic.
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The Year Ahead: Navigating Fashion’s Uneven Recovery

Recovery from Covid-19-related economic shocks will be uneven across fashion’s consumer and sourcing landscapes, leading international industry players to reassess local conditions as well as market-specific risks and opportunities.

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