Norma Kamali on Rebelliousness, Creativity and How She Made a Lasting Business

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What Luxury's Winners Are Getting Right

The global fashion industry is a $2.5 trillion economic engine, and yet in the corridors of Washington and high finance, it's often treated as a sideshow. This week I was in DC at Semafor World Economy, listening to conversations about AI and genomics and energy — and arguing tha ...  Show more

Nike’s Reality Check

When Elliot Hill returned to Nike as chief executive in October 2024, he was tasked with reversing one of the most significant slumps in the company’s history. The business had lost momentum with both investors and consumers and his strategy has focused on restoring wholesale rel ...  Show more

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