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LONDON, United Kingdom — This week, BoF examines how Nasty Gal reached the point of bankruptcy and why the fashion industry will eventually learn to love Melania Trump. Carolina Herrera discusses how consistency and persistent curiosity helped her build a billion-dollar brand. Also, we look at the impact of India's currency crackdown on fashion, and how brands and retailers can ride the atleisure wave. Catch up on these stories and more.
1. Nasty Gal: What Went Wrong?
Nasty Gal store in Santa Monica | Source: Nasty Gal
The bankruptcy of the #Girlboss-fuelled retailer is a cautionary tale for both fashion startups and investors alike.
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2. Is India the Solution to Fashion’s Woes?
Indian model Bhumika Arora wears Alexander McQueen at Le Mill and Nirav Modi jewels | Source: Le Mill
India remains one of the most conspicuous growth opportunities for a global luxury market stuck in a rut.
3. How Carolina Herrera Built a Billion-Dollar Brand With Staying Power
Carolina Herrera | Photo: Nigel Perry
Celebrating 35 years in business, Carolina Herrera has quietly outpaced many of her contemporaries, building a globally recognised brand that is projected to generate $1.2 billion in retail sales in 2016. She says her secret is consistency — and persistent curiosity.
4. Why Fashion Will Learn to Love Melania Trump
Melania Trump, future first lady of the United States | Source: Shutterstock
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Despite the fashion community's near-unanimous support of Hillary Clinton, it will not be able to ignore that America's future First Lady's style now has a global platform.
5. What India’s Currency Crackdown Means For Fashion
India is withdrawing 500 and 1,000 rupee notes from circulation in an attempt to crack down on "black money" | Source: Shutterstock
In an effort to clamp down on corruption, India has withdrawn 500 and 1,000 rupee notes. BoF examines how it could fundamentally change the way people shop.
6. Athleisure’s Winners and Losers
Cara Delevingne in Puma's 'Do You' women's campaign | Source: Puma
Innovative retail and marketing concepts, as well as designer and celebrity collaborations have helped drive success in the athleisure sector.
7. The $13 Billion Zipper Wars
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Illustration: Costanza Milano for BoF
Japan’s YKK Group and China’s SBS control more than half the world’s zipper supply. In this global fastening arms race, who will come out on top?
8. Forty Five Ten: Downtown Dallas’s New Cultural Totem
Forty Five Ten's new flagship on Main Street in downtown Dallas | Source: Courtesy
Tim Blanks takes an exclusive first look inside Brian Bolke's new boutique, which is at the heart of the downtown Dallas renaissance.
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