The Power Couple Behind the Kardashian Industrial Complex

The Fifth Fashion Week, Fashion's Plastic Addiction

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2022 Jens and Emma Grede are the strategists behind the success of key Kardashian clan brands. In London it's fashion week part 2, as Alexander McQueen, Raf Simons, Roksanda, Celine, Marc Jacobs and others stage events. Monica Vinader is improving the traceability of its products with digital passports. Materials made from recycled bottles are an imperfect solution to fashion's plastic addiction. BoF Professional analysis now unlocked for non-members: Why Amazon's Latest Beauty Venture Is About More Than Sales.

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RETAIL Emma and Jens Grede: The Power Couple Behind the Kardashian Industrial Complex By Lauren Sherman The architects of multiple retail triumphs, including Skims and Good American, share a personal and professional chemistry that fuels their success. READ MORE

SUSTAINABILITY Where Does Your Necklace Come From? By Sarah Kent

With new digital 'passports' that disclose where its products were crafted, Monica Vinader is ahead of the pack in a jewellery sector under pressure to prove its gems aren't linked to human rights abuses and environmental degradation. READ MORE

SUSTAINABILITY Fashion's Plastic Addiction Is Harder to Shake Than it Seems By Sarah Kent

Big brands from Adidas to Patagonia are on track to eliminate virgin polyester from their products. But the pivot to materials mostly made from recycled plastic bottles is an imperfect solution. READ MORE

LUXURY The Fifth Fashion Week By Lauren Sherman In London, Alexander McQueen, Raf Simons and others are taking advantage of the hum around the Frieze Art Fair — and a potential uptick in tourism. Plus, what else to watch for in the coming days. READ MORE

BEAUTY Why Amazon's Latest Beauty Venture Is About More Than Sales By Rachel Strugatz This week, Amazon-owned Shopbop became the third high-end fashion e-tailer this year to get into beauty. The goal may be more about drawing people to the site than becoming a powerhouse in the category. READ MORE

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