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Hot Buttons

Hot Buttons is a show about the future of fashion and culture on a changing planet. Each week, Christina Binkley, Rachel Kibbe, and Shilla Kim-Parker unwind the breaking news, industry moves, cultural... Read more

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The planet is awash in returns

The planet is awash in returns

This week, we’re talking about returns. The more we shop, the more we return. And the more we shop online, the worse it ... Read more

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Putting beauty products under the microscope

Putting beauty products under the microscope

This week, we take our first look at the beauty industry – skin care, cosmetics, hair care, and wellness supplements – a... Read more

28 Jul 2022

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