Gen Z Is Shaking Up Fashion’s Gender Norms

Glenn Martens' Diesel Debut, South Korea's Booming E-Commerce Market

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2021 More brands are offering Gen-Z consumers a new take on masculinity. South Korea's booming e-commerce market is a potential growth engine for brands. Glenn Martens is the right fit for rebooting Diesel, writes Angelo Flaccavento. A new blend of comfort and elegance took centre stage at the Milan men's shows. The president of Seiko Watch Corporation says that some watch brands are embarking on a "suicidal" strategy. Download BoF and McKinsey's new State of Fashion Watches & Jewellery report to learn more. L Brands filed with US regulators to create "Victoria's Secret & Co.," a key step in the company's plan to spin off the lingerie giant.

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MARKETING & PR Gen Z Is Reimagining Masculinity. Brands Are, Too By Chavie Lieber

Fashion is finding new ways to speak to men and male-identifying customers beyond gender stereotypes. READ MORE

GLOBAL MARKETS A Guide to South Korea's Booming E-Commerce Market By Zoe Suen

The pandemic set off an online shopping frenzy in what was already one of the world's most digitally savvy countries. Here's what brands need to know. READ MORE

FASHION WEEK In Milan, Post-Pandemic Effortlessness By Angelo Flaccavento

Covid-19 has buried the tailored suit, giving way not to the laziness of sweatpants, but to a new blend of comfort and elegance, reports Angelo Flaccavento. READ MORE

FASHION WEEK Glenn Martens' Deranged Diesel Debut By Angelo Flaccavento With a twisted energy that felt fresh and relevant, the designer is the right fit for rebooting Diesel, writes Angelo Flaccavento. READ MORE

LUXURY Seiko: Offering an Emotional Point of Difference By Robin Swithinbank Special functionality and emotional intimacy are the only way to survive the mid-market squeeze, says watch veteran Seiko president Akio Naito. READ MORE

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