Overview: 8 Must-Read articles from August

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FashionUnited takes a moment to list its top eight articles of the month August - in case you may have missed them.

1. Are cotton prices to tumble after three years’ worth of growth?

During the first six months of the year, cotton prices have nothing but soar reaching a 3-year high in late May, when the cotton pound was priced at over 0.88 dollars, according to data compiled by FashionUnited in the Cotton Price Index.

2. Profile: The man behind the digital transition of LVMH and 24Sevres.com

Ian Rogers, like all Silicon Valley insiders, looks like an eternal teenager. In 1993, long before iTunes, he founded one of the first online music sites, totally dedicated to the work of the Beastie Boys. At the time, there were very few people who had heard of the “world wide web”.

3. Exploring Japan's influence on global fashion

Japan’s bountiful visual culture has long been a place to take inspiration from. The futuristic yet traditional culture has become a fascination among western communities, translating into our creative industries, particularly fashion.

4. Fashion’s Metamorphosis; 7 Changes That Disrupt Everything

The age of exploring new paradigms in fashion presentation is upon us. And all arrows point away from the anachronistic machinery and elitism of old, and towards a more democratic open-plan environment. Here are seven significant changes in the pipeline, if not already in process.

5. 5 reasons why Asos continues to be successful

Succeeding within the retail industry remains a tremendous feat - especially within the fickle fashion market. As consumers around the globe continue to shift how, when and what they buy, keeping pace is vital part to any success story. FashionUnited takes a closer look at the secrets behind Asos's success and shares 5 main reasons behind Asos recent achievements

6. A Day in the Life of an Exhibitor at MAGIC Las Vegas

Las Vegas - Twice a year, various wholesalers, retailers, and buyers come together in the flashy city of Las Vegas for one uniting cause: fashion. The business of fashion strikes off in the months of February and once again in August where exhibitors showcase off their newest styles, with buyers perusing for the newest trends.

7. Why The U.S. Is Trailing The Dutch in the Future of Denim

Statistics show that the people of the Netherlands wear the most denim per capital in the world, with Americans coming in second place. It’s surprising when one considers denim’s importance as a symbol of Americana, from cowboys to rock and roll; from James Dean’s rebel image to John Wayne’s rugged horseman to Obama’s “dad jeans”, all encapsulated in Raf Simon’s denim-on-denim debut for Calvin Klein.

8. How are department stores tackling the retail industry?

As retailers attempt to keep up with the changing industry, some brands seek to open more stand-alone stores, while others shutter in favour of online sales. Department stores have a particularly hard job remaining relevant, multiple alternatives for shoppers including sales direct from brands and online discounts leaves the store itself, the key asset left to work with.

Homepage image: Francois Guillot / AFP

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