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Nasty Gal creator on building a media empire

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
Oct 4, 2016
Sophia Amoruso's Girlboss brand extends to books, a podcast, and a Netflix show.
Cover art from Sophia Amoruso's book "Nasty Galaxy."
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Using data and algorithms to style men

by Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios
Sep 19, 2016
Online styling service Stitch Fix launches a men's line.
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Burkini ban boosts sales 'by 200 percent'

by Marketplace Staff
Aug 24, 2016
The burkini is a full-bodied Islamic swimsuit that's part burqa and part bikini.
Muslim models display burkini swimsuits at a shop in western Sydney on Friday. Part bikini, part all-covering burqa, the burkini swimsuit has sparked huge controversy in France. But in Australia, where the beach is a national obsession, it's seen as a symbol of inclusion, says its designer Aheda Zanetti.
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Cargo shorts sales are sagging for the first time in a decade

by Tony Wagner
Aug 2, 2016
But we still buy $700 million worth a year, and the Wall Street Journal is on it.
So. Many. Pockets.
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Blogger Leandra Medine on fashion and intellect

by Marketplace Contributor
Jul 20, 2016
How she tapped into a market of women who don't see the two as mutually exclusive.
Blogger Leandra Medine.
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Nike serves up a big fashion don't at Wimbledon

by Gigi Douban
Jun 29, 2016
Female players paid to wear Nike weren't exactly game for its babydoll dresses.
Annika Beck of Great Britain plays a forehand during the Ladies Singles second round match against Heather Watson of Great Britain on June 29, 2016 in London, England. Beck is wearing the Nike tennis dress in question. 
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Ralph Lauren wants its brand back

by Gigi Douban
Jun 7, 2016
A luxury retailer solds its clothes and accessories in too many discount department stores
Models walk the runway wearing Ralph Lauren Fall 2016 during New York Fashion Week.
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Beyonce's Ivy Park fashion line is missing plus sizes

by Lizzie O'Leary
Apr 22, 2016
The new fashion line is racking up sales — but stops at a size 14.
Shoppers check out Beyonce's Ivy Park collection at TopShop in London.
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How Ugg survived fad status

by Molly Wood
Apr 7, 2016
Hate 'em or love 'em, those boots don't seem to be going away.
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Victoria's Secret turns the page on catalogs

by Adriene Hill
Apr 7, 2016
The lingerie brand will focus more on core products and scale back catalogs
Victoria's Secret models walk the runway at the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show at Earls Court on December 2, 2014 in London, England.
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