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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 Young, sustainability-focused brands face particular challenges when considering wholesale partnerships. Tim Blanks reviews Virgil Abloh-successor Ib Kamara's Off-White debut. Plus: Rick Owens' aesthetic as protest. Gucci tapped Robert Triefus, SVP corporate and brand strategy, to lead its metaverse and gaming operations. Could participating in secondhand fashion strengthen a luxury brand's positioning? Bottega Veneta's printed leather jeans are the latest example of how technology is aiding craftsmanship, not replacing it.

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SUSTAINABILITY How Sustainable Designers Can Make Wholesale Work By Rachel Deeley

Landing a big retail partner can be transformative for an emerging brand, but managing the pressures of the wholesale system can be particularly challenging for labels that want to operate responsibly. READ MORE

FASHION WEEK Alternate Worlds at Rick Owens and Off-White By Tim Blanks

Both Owens and Virgil Abloh-successor Ib Kamara reckoned with the past without drowning in it, writes Tim Blanks. READ MORE

RETAIL Why Some Luxury Brands Are Learning to Love Resale | BoF Insights By Diana Lee and Rahul Malik

As Balenciaga becomes the latest luxury brand to launch a resale programme, BoF Insights looks at the positive impact of the secondhand market on brand image. READ MORE

TECHNOLOGY How Bottega Veneta Uses Technology In Service of Craft By Marc Bain Bottega Veneta's printed leather jeans and plaids were standout items at Milan Fashion Week and the latest example of the creative ways designers are using technology to aid craftsmanship, not replace it. READ MORE

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How AR Strategies Can Drive Growth in Fashion & Beauty Last week, Snap Inc. and BoF hosted executives from across the fashion and beauty industries to discuss the evolving use-cases of augmented reality today, its ability to innovate client and brand dynamics — and when and how to invest. "You now have an opportunity to experience product launches, bags, sneakers, jewellery and watches — it's a convenience factor," said one attendee of the event, which was held under the Chatham House Rule. Indeed, 86 percent of US brands who use AR say it helps boost sales, acquire new customers and drive performance metrics. READ MORE

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