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How UPF clothing brand Solbari aims to beat skin cancer with $10m injection

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It was this statistic that prompted Johanna Young to found Solbari, a brand of UPF50+ sun protective clothing, hats and accessories that has just received a $10 million minority share investment. Most regular cotton shirts in contrast allow ten times or more UV rays, 20 per cent, to reach the skin. It’s all in the name.

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How Aussie menswear brand Peter Jackson is suiting up for e-commerce expansion

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In contrast, he said, the current e-commerce site is “like one of our premium flagships and something we’re really proud of”. In 2013, the business expanded nationally when it opened its first store outside of Victoria in Adelaide’s Rundle Place. It was really the place to get your hair cut in Melbourne in the 50s and 60s.

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Why short-term data alone won’t cut it for retailers in 2024

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In 2013, the duo, who have come to be known as the godfathers of effectiveness, published their book The Long a n d Short of It which called out brands for being too focused on short-term metrics. per cent, clothing, footwear and personal accessories up 2.9 per cent, department stores up 3.6 per cent while other retail was up 0.9

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Linehouse uses typically urban materials inside Xiamen's JNBY store

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Some of the stands have been fitted with a metal ring where garments can be hung, while others have small shelves where accessories can be put on show. So we wanted to contrast the urban represented by the concrete, steel and textured glass with the notion of crafted imperfection represented in the ceramic and timber detailing.

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Self-Portrait wraps London store in mint-hued Cornish clay and tonal surfaces

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Overhead lighting throughout was subtlety concealed behind a gridded, drop ceiling that creates a contemporary and modernist look while also adding a contrasting textural quality. Self-Portrait is a contemporary luxury brand that was founded by Chong in 2013 after he graduated from womenswear design at Central Saint Martins.

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Proudly made in China: How Chinese consumers are reclaiming domestic brands

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Yet this segment has become watered down over the years – not only due to the slowing economy, but also as a result of the government’s 2013 clampdown on exuberant luxury giftings, intended as an anti-graft initiative. Gigi Hadid’s racist video mocking Asians and previous dragon-themed looks were not well received by Chinese consumers. .

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Analysis: Esprit, the forgotten brand that lost its identity

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However, the birth of fast fashion and the rise of the millennials soon pushed Esprit out of the game – and the Hang Seng Index – in 2013, sparking a continuing downward spiral for the years to come. Esprit’s new Black Label line features items at higher price points in contrast to the youthful pieces from its White Label range.

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