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Suitsupply’s History - How Fokke de Jong created the most ‘controversial’ suit brand

London - Men’s tailoring brand Suitsupply is no stranger to controversy. Not only is the brand known for its affordable, yet quality suits, the Dutch label has also managed to make a name for itself thanks to its ‘controversial’ advertising campaigns. While some have labeled the brand as sexist and chauvinistic, others claim that the brand’s...

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The truth of what American Apparel workers really think about their new CEO...

London - Arguably becoming the industry's most well-followed (and documented) soap opera, the relationship between American Apparel's CEO Paula Schneider and its workers has come to a head - her head on a piñata, which was smashed apart during a demonstration in front of the company's LA head office last week. As American Apparel struggles to...

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Primark removes mannequin with protruding ribs

Primark has removed a mannequin with protruding ribs from its window displays in Scotland after an image was circulated on Twitter and other social networking sites. The controversial mannequin has a concave stomach with protruding ribs and was on display in Primark's store in Braehead, Glasgow. The company quickly responded by replacing the...