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fashion business strategy

  • Fashion

    The Copy, The Bet, and The Gamble: What Zara and H&M Are Really Doing Right Now

    Hola Sugarcups, We’ve all been there, gone into a Zara on Oxford Street and seen a blazer we know we just can’t afford. But, since a pattern cutter in Arteixo, drawing on 30 years of fashion experience, has cracked how they get the shoulders and lapel roll so perfect for this price. Break it down into three parts. What are they copying? What do they think is going to be viral? And what is the big risk they could either be the smartest retailers or total failures? It can be misleading because it is easily confused, but in fact they…

  • My Take on AI

    The New “Fashion Core” Trends You’re Seeing Everywhere in 2026

    Girls! I made this at 2am while scrolling last night!! The small fashion brands are having a moment. If you’re a lifestyle brand, bookmark this! Bye, bye trend chasing. Consumers want you authentic, honest, imperfect and purpose led. This is where the dollars are! It’s been a real mature year for fashion. Gen Z and Millennials aren’t interested in superficial trends and they’re calling out greenwashing. They want technology that works, clothing that is authentic to them and a brand that isn’t damaging the planet. You see this everywhere. Tik Tok and Instagram about how 2026 is the new 2016.…