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Fast Fashion:  A Clothing Retailer's Dream?

Fast Fashion: A Clothing Retailer’s Dream?

You may have heard the term “fast fashion” being thrown around lately.  For those of us without tons of disposable income, fast fashion is a trend that can allow us to don the latest looks walking the runways at a fraction of the cost of designer clothing. Clothing retailers such as Zara...

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H&M Destroys Unsold Clothing; A Tribute to Fast Fashion?

H&M Destroys Unsold Clothing; A Tribute to Fast Fashion?

A few weeks ago, the New York Times ran a story on how retail giant H&M deals with unworn, unsold clothing that needs to go. Behind an H&M on 35th street in New York City were bags upon bags of unused clothing. On top of that, most of the garments had been slashed or cut-up, making them u...

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Designer Collaborations: Affordable Fashion at Its Best... or Not?

Designer Collaborations: Affordable Fashion at Its Best… or Not?

Never before have high end designers collaborated so much with stores like Target and H&M to create coveted design at an affordable price. Since the beginning of 2009, big houses like Alexander McQueen and Anna Sui have worked with Target's Designer Collaborations initiative to bring thei...

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