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The top five most influential fashion characters of 2024

What are some of the attributes that truly bring a character to life on the big screen? Personality comes to mind, their voice, their emotional portrayal and development, of course, but next to that, some of the most iconic TV and movie characters are also celebrated for their unique sense of style. Growing up, who didn’t want to dress or look...

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2024’s Style Leaders: The Top Ten Most Influential Celebrities

It’s safe to say that today’s media remains captivated by our enduring obsession with celebrities. Americans watch their stories on Instagram, scroll through their TikTok, keep up to date with their YouTube videos, and binge-watch their reality TV shows. From the ever-popular E! show “Keeping Up with the Kardashian” to “The D’Amelio Show” on...

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Study: The US found to be the best country for thrift shopping

When Macklemore released his song ‘Thrift Shop’ in 2012, glamorizing second-hand shopping and the valuable pieces one can find if they are dedicated enough to the art of thrifting, it’s unlikely that he foresaw the massive uptick in pre-loved fashion shopping. No longer viewed as a shopping option for people with low incomes, over the last...

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TFN Masterclass: Buying and Merchandising

TFN's masterclass ‘Buying and Merchandising’, chaired by Lisa Trencher of Manchester Metropolitan University MBA with a panel including Grace Hill of EDITED, Chloe Greaves, and Tessa Woodhead of N Brown Group and Fiona Brown of Public Desire. They will be discussing a range of topics including the future of the roles, sustainability, and what...