As the seasons turn, many in the Northern Hemisphere are thinking about cutting loose with a fresh look for summer. It’s also an opportune moment to look at winds of change in the industry more broadly. Which trends—from the digital sprint to sustainable brands—will have the staying power of the bikini, a classic that made its debut 75 years ago today? Take stock with several recent reads to understand:
- the overall state of the fashion industry, plus the watches and jewelry sector within it
- ways technology is reshaping retail
- what the industry might look like in 10 years’ time
- how retail companies might respond
- The State of Fashion 2021: In search of promise in perilous times
- State of Fashion: Watches and Jewellery
- Five charts that set the tone as New York Fashion Week 2021 kicks off
- Less is the new more: The state of fashion in 2021
- How tech will revolutionize retail
- The future of fashion: Sustainable brands and ‘circular’ business models
- Sign up now: Creating consumer—and business—value with subscriptions
- Omnichannel: The path to value
- Navigating the retail storm through supply chain agility