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"This weekend some 70,000 riders, Boris Johnson included, will pedal their way around the capital at two separate cycling events. Chris Froome won the Tour de France last week; last year it was Sir Bradley Wiggins. Of all the sporting pursuits that Britain is suddenly so uncharacteristically successful in, cycling is the one that's freewheeled fastest into the nation's daily life."
The activewear giant seems intent on turning its nearly 40-year-old niche outdoor fashion brand into a mainstream success. The plan hinges on convincing backpackers and athletes its rugged technical gear can perform just as well as The North Face or Arc’teryx.
It’s not an existential crisis — yet — but Rick Owens and Daniel Roseberry confront some headscratchers in their latest collections.
Stick with the program or switch it up? Angelo Flaccavento reports on Chloé, Rabanne, Schiaparelli, Rick Owens and Uma Wang.
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.