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Ahead of Met Gala, Condé Nast employees threaten to strike

Condé Nast employees have issued a stern ultimatum, threatening to stage a strike over job losses, just days ahead of the Met Gala. In impassioned videos shared online, staffers express frustration with management's proposed layoffs and contentious contract terms, including a proposed minimum salary that is deemed inadequate. With negotiations...

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Nordstrom explains why a party is the new pop-up

The spirit of the street emanates through Nordstrom’s Concept 005: Union & Company launch not least of all because it took place in the street. This is the latest in a diverse range of menswear concepts from Nordstrom starting back in January that has included a Dior project with artist KAWS, a deep dive into the archives of Raf Simons and...

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Heineken launches capsule collection with Union

Heineken is releasing one more collaborative fashion collection, following its partnership with Italian sportswear label Kappa earlier this year. This time, the brewer has teamed up with American retailer Union to develop “elevated workwear for the global creative”. Named “Green Collar”, the collection includes six pieces in 16 colorways. “...

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Major brands fight for higher wages in Cambodia

Ongoing instability in Cambodia has seen major retailers voice concern at manufacturing in a country with little respect for its workers. This week Levi Strauss confirmed it would scale back orders on its denim production following riots earlier this year. The year has been an ongoing struggle for Cambodia factory workers to raise their minimum...