Fashion World News

The fashion industry relies on hundreds of thousands of handworkers whose contributions not only create our clothes, but also enrich cultures and communities. We can do better to make these workers visible. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2GVBrRD

As members of the French fashion elite assembled in Hyères, the conversation often turned to the growing push-and-pull between the luxury sector and its populist critics. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2XZiiUG

The streetwear platform plans to launch its own private label before the end of the year and projects that its online shop will account for 50 percent of overall revenue within five years. Founder David Fischer talks about the new initiative. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2GT8Uff

Former Marine from Florida works with alligators and crocodiles, says they're her ‘best friends’ A former U.S. Marine from now spends her days with some of the world's largest reptiles: Crocodiles and alligators.

Teens headed to prom surprised with free meal after they agree to stay off their phones What do teens love more than their phones?

The social media platform is making it easier for users to shop directly from brands' and influencers' feeds, part of a years-long plan to turn its network into a go-to e-commerce destination. But convincing brands and consumers to embrace social commerce won't be easy. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2ZNANwI

The company has been investing heavily to increase its market share, resulting in a new line of point-of-sale hardware and use of Snapchat story ad space. from The Business of Fashion http://bit.ly/2DDrAhm