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The Wall Street Journal: I.T is About Brand Management Interview with Founder Sham Kar Wai

April 26, 2011Culture9 comments71 Views
Earlier this year, Hong Kong-based fashion conglomerate I.T made headlines with its relatively cheap acquisition of A Bathing Ape. I.T founder Sham Kar Wai goes on the record with The Wall Street Journal regarding I.T's history, his approach to growing the company both...

Wall Street Journal: 20 Odd Questions for Jean Touitou of A.P.C.

March 15, 2011Culture43 comments44 Views
Upon the opening of a new store in New York City, The Wall Street Journal caught up with A.P.C. founder Jean Touitou for a series of 20 scattered questions. Topics ranged from vacations and music to cooking and being a hotelier, so there's a bit of everything throughout the...

Wall Street Journal: Off Duty

September 27, 2010Style4 comments38 Views
A Continuous Lean brings to light a new segment of the Wall Street Journal titled "Off Duty". In its premiere, the lifestyle section featured an article discussing the potential effect that Americana and heritage brands have had on influencing the runways of high fashion in...

Wall Street Journal: Being LVMH’s Bernard Arnault

April 7, 2009Uncategorized9 comments67 Views
"Arnault’s recipe has been consistent: hire designers who can draw attention and forge a brand identity, pour money into advertising and stores and buy back licenses lest they cheapen the brand."

In this comprehensive feature with one of the fashion world's richest and...