Week in Review | Kenya, Milan, Digital Stores, Nicolas Ouchenir, Photoshopped Fashion, Warby Parker

PARIS, France — My family hails from the beautiful East African nation of Kenya, so it was a real treat to see the rapidly growing market analysed as part of Market GPS, our series exploring emerging fashion and luxury markets around the world, written by our intrepid globe-trotting correspondent Robb Young. Kenya has had its share of ups and downs, bearing the brunt of drought and Al-Shabab terrorist attacks, most recently in Nairobi's Westgate Mall. Yet Robb reports that the people of Kenya remain optimistic and switched onto fashion.

We also welcomed a new writer to the BoF fold this week. Angelo Flaccavento has long been a friend and fixture on the global fashion circuit, and someone with whom I have often enjoyed discussing the ins and outs of the industry. Most of his writing has been in Italian, but now English-speaking BoF readers can benefit from his smart commentary too. Have a look at his conclusions about Milan's 'New Normality' and you'll see what I mean.

BoF is all the more rich with insight because of the diverse and varied expertise of contributors like Robb and Angelo, so thanks to them and all of our other writers for sending us great stories from all corners of the planet.

Have a great weekend and enjoy our top stories from the week:

Kenya, Africa's Next Frontier
As Nigeria and Angola dazzle the luxury sector, Kenya seems focused on building a fashion market for everyone.

Milan's New Normality
This season, the Milan men's shows embraced a new kind of twisted normality, reflective of an uncertain moment in menswear, says Angelo Flaccavento.

Stores Still Critical to Wooing Men, But Leaders Re-Wiring for Digital Age
In the age of e-commerce, physical flagships are still critical to engaging male luxury consumers, though market leaders are integrating their online and offline presence to create new digitally enhanced stores.

The Creative Class | Nicolas Ouchenir, Calligrapher
Nicolas Ouchenir set up his calligraphy practise eleven years ago in a former Parisian butchery. Today, the charming man of letters creates some of the most coveted invitations in the world for leading fashion and luxury brands.

Op-Ed | Having a Mission is Good for the World and Good for Business
As Warby Parker announces a new milestone — distributing one million pairs of glasses to people in need — co-founder Neil Blumenthal argues that having a social mission is not only good for the world, but critical to attracting the top talent required to build a successful business.

Op-Ed | Photoshopped Fashion Ads Should Be Labelled
The Photoshopped images that appear in fashion and beauty advertising cause emotional and physical health issues in young women. It's time these images are accompanied by clear disclosures, argue Camilla Olson and Samantha Jensen.

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