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"In the same vein as Avon ladies, a large percentage of Stella & Dot's sales are made at trunk shows through home-based 'stylists'. Each stylist initially invests in a £169 starter kit - "the same price as a pair of premium denim jeans" - which contains £300 worth of jewellery and a free, 60-day trial personalised micro-site on Stella & Dot's online store."
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.