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Fashion designer Eileen Fisher on how women lead differently than men

by David Brancaccio , Danielle Chiriguayo and Janet Nguyen
Jun 28, 2018
"I think we are more listeners — I'm more of a listener. I lead very loosely, kind of from the side."
"I'm more of a listener. I lead very loosely, kind of from the side. I try to give people freedom as much as possible," says Eileen Fisher. 
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Sports fashion turns to on-trend t-shirts

by Rob Sachs
Jun 7, 2018
Sports fashion is often all about the jerseys, but these days fans can also find t-shirts that capture trending moments in sports. That’s because companies like BreakingT see a new opportunity to cater to a market for individualized messaging, by turning moments in sports into trendy t-shirts. Click the audio player above to hear the […]
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Nordstrom releases its earnings today as it looks to boost in store purchases

by Kimberly Adams
May 17, 2018
The plus size market will see more options for them in the brands they want
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Fashion startups bet on thirst for individuality over mass market trends

by Julia Pickar
Mar 27, 2018
Online retailers peddling a customized shopping experience.
Michelle Reeves introduces shoppers to the new Accessory Junkie collection. 
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The three richest American musicians are all rappers

by Kai Ryssdal and Phoebe Unterman
Mar 6, 2018
Diddy, Dr. Dre and Jay-Z built multimillion dollar empires around their music careers.
Diddy, Dr. Dre and Jay-Z (L-R) used to compete in the rap wars of the '90s. Now, their companies are rivals.
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How "Black Panther" is boosting African clothing sales

by Christabel Nsiah-Buadi
Mar 2, 2018
Fans aren’t just buying clothes inspired by Marvel’s movie; they’re influencing trends, a fashion editor says.
WowWow by Wunmi showcases modern African fashion designed by Wunmi Olaiya.
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A talk with the woman who designed Michelle Obama's portrait dress

by Lizzie O'Leary
Feb 16, 2018
The gown, with its graphic print, shows the former first lady's "intelligence, her realness," says Michelle Smith.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama, left, and artist Amy Sherald unveil Obama's portrait at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., Monday.
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New barbershops cash in on male grooming trend

by Sam Harnett
Jan 16, 2018
Men are shelling out for barbershops that have nostalgic atmospheres.
Jonah Buffa co-owns this Fellow Barber location with his brother Sam.
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Why we're hanging up the power suit

by Kai Ryssdal and Shaheen Ainpour
Jan 10, 2018
Power suits are out. That may not come as a shock in the era of hoodie-wearing billionaires, but it doesn’t mean suits are gone for good. Millennial men are still buying suits, just not for work. Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal spoke with Robin Givhan, fashion critic for The Washington Post, who wrote about the demise […]
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U.S. cotton farmers are suffering from two years of depressed prices — China, weather and yoga pants are mainly to blame

by James Morrison
Dec 29, 2017
The trendiness of synthetic fiber yoga pants is hurting American cotton farmers. But deep in the heart of North Carolina, cotton researchers are designing new fabrics to stay competitive.
NC Cotton Farmer David Dunlow in one of his fields.
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