Deena Aljuhani Abdulaziz on Redefining Arab Fashion Media

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Bella Freud on Fashion and the Art of Getting People to Open Up

Bella Freud's path into fashion was shaped less by legacy and more by instinct. Despite her family name, she describes an upbringing without privilege or pressure — drawing inspiration from the creative people around her.After studying fashion in Rome, Freud launched her own bran ...  Show more

Why Fragrance Is Fashion’s Newest Digital Frontier

Fragrance is booming, but the way consumers discover and buy scent is changing fast. While scent has traditionally relied on in-person testing, more than half of fragrance purchases in the US now take place online. As department stores decline, brands are leveraging new technolog ...  Show more

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