You Will Travel After Covid-19, But It Won’t Be The Same

The Coronavirus pandemic has changed all of our worlds, and not just in the short-term. Here are the top changes our co-founder & CEO, Avi, see coming.

NewsRhodri JonesMay 15, 2020May

Manhattan Faces a Reckoning if Working From Home Becomes the Norm

Even after the crisis eases, companies may let workers stay home. That would affect an entire ecosystem, from transit to restaurants to shops. Not to mention the tax base.

NewsRhodri JonesMay 14, 2020May

Retail Instability Forces Shift In Strategy For Small, Sustainable Brands

Long reliant on wholesale retailers, these brands are questioning the model as they focus on direct sales.

Read more on Vogue Business.

NewsRhodri JonesMay 14, 2020May

Condé Nast Lays Off 100 Staffers

Another 100 employees will be furloughed, while others will be placed on reduced working hours.

NewsRhodri JonesMay 14, 2020May

‘Shop Till You Drop?’ Luxury Stores Back In Business As France Eases Lockdown

As France began to exit its strict coronavirus lockdown on Monday, many of its luxury brands also opened their doors, giving sanitary protocols a makeover and testing people’s appetite for splurging after a shutdown that has rocked economies worldwide.

NewsRhodri JonesMay 13, 2020May

Designers, Retailers Sign Petition To Overhaul Fashion Calendar

Dries Van Noten, Lane Crawford’s Andrew Keith and Altuzarra’s Shira Sue Carmi launched a forum to address fashion’s systemic issues.

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NewsRhodri JonesMay 13, 2020May

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Review: The Best Smartwatch For Android

Great screen, performance, battery life and health tracking – but held back by small niggles.

NewsRhodri JonesMay 13, 2020May

Elon Musk Defies Coronavirus Order And Asks To Be Arrested

Tesla is reopening its California car factory against Alameda County’s wishes.

NewsRhodri JonesMay 12, 2020May

Alibaba Launches Luxury Soho, A Digital Fashion Community And Outlet Centre

Luxury Soho targets value-conscious consumers and helps brands quit surplus stock.

NewsRhodri JonesMay 12, 2020May

These Are The Top Travel Trends For 2021, According To Experts

From being more conscious about travel to an uptick in staycations, Laura Hampson chats to leading travel experts about their predictions for 2021.

NewsRhodri JonesMay 12, 2020May

Predicting The Future Of Paris Fashion Week

Despite Saint Laurent's opting out from the event and new show formats due to sanitary restrictions, Paris Fashion Week intends to maintain its international leadership.

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NewsRhodri JonesMay 11, 2020May

The Results Are In for the Sharing Economy. They Are Ugly.

Lyft, Uber and Airbnb depend on travel, vacations and gatherings. That’s a problem when much of the world is staying home.

NewsRhodri JonesMay 11, 2020May

I Just Flew. It Was Worse Than I Thought It Would Be.

The surreal experience of flying during a pandemic, and the false promise of a return to normal.

NewsRhodri JonesMay 11, 2020May

Zoom, Xoom, Züm: Why Does Every Start-Up Sound Fast Now?

An investigation into Zoomd, Zoomi, Zoomy and Zoomies. Also, Zoomin. And Zoomvy and Zoomly. And …

NewsRhodri JonesMay 8, 2020April

Airbnb Is Banking on a Post-Pandemic Travel Boom

The home-rental company defined the travel industry after the last cataclysm, but may be less suited for what’s next.

NewsRhodri JonesMay 8, 2020April

6 Habits of Super Learners

Learn any skill deeply and quickly.

NewsRhodri JonesMay 8, 2020April

With Gen Z Under Lockdown, DIY Fashion Takes Off

Restructuring, upcycling and customising garments is more popular than ever with young people. And brands might have a part to play.

Read more on Vogue Business.

NewsRhodri JonesMay 8, 2020April

What to Do When You’ve Been Laid Off

BoF talked to experts to find out what fashion workers who have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic should do next.

NewsRhodri JonesMay 6, 2020April

Italy’s Camera della Moda to Launch First Milano Digital Fashion Week

Slated to run July 14-17, it will showcase spring/summer 2021 men's collection's and women's and men's pre-collections.

NewsRhodri JonesMay 6, 2020April

The Pandemic Is Yet To Dampen Demand For Luxury Goods

When professional gambler Vegas Dave spent $500,000 on the world’s most expensive handbag, a diamond-studded Himalayan Birkin, he viewed it as one of the best marketing tools out there.

NewsRhodri JonesMay 6, 2020April