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Daily Links: February 8th

February 8, 2019 TFL
image: Burberry

image: Burberry

1. Is There Really Such a Thing as “Ethical Consumerism”? Directness feels good to people—it’s why they desire the continued existence of their local bookstore, even though they know they could get any book they want cheaper on Amazon. Surrounded on all sides by bigness and complicatedness, we’re all yearning for a one-to-one exchange. It feels human. It feels honorable. – Read More on Vogue

2. The End of the ‘It’ Bag Era: In the ‘It’ bag’s heyday, one particular design would reign — a ‘look at me’ status symbol proudly hanging over the backs of chairs at trendy restaurants and prominently featured in celebrity tabloids. This is no longer the case, with the market now reflecting a broad price and style spectrum, and a consumer eager to find a unique design that suits her needs and individual taste. – Read More on WWD

3. RETRO READ: What are big fashion brandsreally selling?Hint: it’s not(many) garments. Despite the emphasis on clothing on the runway, it is mostly accessories that fuel their bottom lines. – Read More on TFL

4. Fenty Beauty vs. Kylie Cosmetics: The Race to a Billion Dollar Brand. Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty range did nearly €500 million in its first full year in business. By the numbers, Rihanna is a step ahead: its 2018 sales alone surpass the $420 million Kylie Cosmetics generated in its first 18 months, though Jenner’s sales figures predate her partnership with Ulta. – Read More on BoF

5. Angela’s Assets: Could Apple’s big fashion hire be heading to Seventh Avenue? Calvin Klein or Ralph Lauren? New York’s front row is alive with rumors about where former Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts – who announced this month that she will leave Apple in April – will turn up next. – Read More on the FT

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