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How Gym Clothes Saved the Fashion World

While overall fashion sales are slowing to just 2-3% growth (McKinsey), non-core lifestyle-driven apparel – active, outdoor, sleep and lounge – is on an extremely healthy sales trajectory. Morgan Stanley predicts the active wear industry will be worth $83bn by 2020, with much of this growth likely to be driven by the US – the world’s largest activewear market.

By Emily Gordon-Smith

Los Angeles Is Fostering a New Generation of Indie Jewelry Designers

J. Hannah, Bluebeard and Unearthen are offering jewelry that aligns with the L.A. ethos.

By Kirsten Judson

Elevate Your Listening Experience With a Pair of Italian Headphones

Pryma combines a hand-crafted exterior with state of the art acoustics.

By Dena Silver

The Maker Fakers: As Etsy Scales, the Definition of ‘Handmade’ Gets Slippery

By Adrianne Jeffries

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