The Unbundling of New York Fashion Week

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 As more designers pull out, insiders say New York Fashion Week may be changed forever. LVMH and Rihanna are shutting down Fenty fashion after less than two years. Canadian retail is recovering fast and luxury brands are taking notice. Maison Margiela grew by 20 percent in 2020, a bright spot for pandemic-hit parent OTB. TikTok's sale to Oracle and Walmart is off.

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FASHION WEEK The Unbundling of New York Fashion Week By Chantal Fernandez

More designers are leaving the calendar behind. After the pandemic, will the schedule snap back into place? And who needs it to? READ MORE

LUXURY LVMH and Rihanna's Fenty Fashion: What Went Wrong? By Robert Williams LVMH has struggled to build fashion brands from scratch before. Its latest attempt was complicated by high prices that weren't a good match for Rihanna's broad fan base. READ MORE

RETAIL On the Road to Recovery, Canada Emerges as an Unlikely Luxury Player By Hilary George-Parkin

Less reliance on tourists and a commitment to shopping locally have accelerated Canada's retail recovery, while innovations brought on by the pandemic have positioned the sector for a strong future. READ MORE

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