Author: Meenakshi.Rajeev

A humanities major at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Meenakshi is passionate about feminist topics and women's issues. She is a fashion enthusiast, also engaging in anchoring and voiceovers. A poet at heart, some of her poems have been published in anthologies. She writes content for blogs, her articles have appeared on websites and she is also a content writer for the official Instagram handle of Humans of Kerala

Gucci stores - Italy

In an astonishing yet intriguing move to boost sales, Gucci introduces merchandise worth $3 million in its new ultra-high-end private ‘salons’, targeted mainly at the rich customer faction. This step can be described as a move to help narrow down the widening gap between the fashion giant and their rival Louis Vuitton, as it awaits the arrival of its new creative director, Pharrell Williams. Ultra-Rich Segment to Bank On Gucci aims to stock its new private boutiques with the latest collection of high-end clothing, furniture and jewellery for the ultra-rich target audience that is largely immune to the economic turbulence…

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Boohoo

Boohoo, the growing fast fashion retail chain faced vehement protests from demonstrators, at an ethical fashion conference held in London by Source Fashion, owing to their alleged mistreatment of workers and absolutely gruelling working conditions. According to reliable sources, Boohoo has been consistently guilty of low-quality working conditions and low wages at its factories, across supply chains. Following the disclosures, Boohoo, which owns brands including Karen Millen and Nasty Gal, changed its governance, cut out hundreds of suppliers, and commissioned an independent review. The panel headed by Cheryl Chung, Boohoo’s former global head of corporate affairs and 4 managers, were…

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Sindoor rocks the stage

Following his 10-day Vipassana retreat in his serene homeland, Nepalese fashion designer Prabal Gurung, has channeled the concept of ‘impermanence’ into his designs for the New York Fashion Week. In a backstage interview, he has asserted the fact that nothing is really constant- “In Nepal, we talk about it all the time, what is present and how soon it can go”.  Anichya – The Art of Impermanence Soft drapes and sharp angles went hand in hand, all the while challenging the concept of harmony in his couture. Wool jackets and gliding skirts, studded by flashy crystals and golds – the…

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