FASHION INDUSTRY NEWS – THURSDAY

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THE BALMAIN X H&M LOOKBOOK IS FINALLY HERE, AND IT’S GLORIOUS – Huffington Post
“If you’re anything like us, you’ve been waiting with bated breath for the Balmain x H&M lookbook, ever since the European retailer announced the collaboration back in May. For months we’ve been teased with campaign images and leaked product shots. But now, the time has finally come and we can ogle the goods. ”

ONLINE RETAILERS ARE GETTING SHOPPERS TO PAY UP-FRONT FEES IN EXCHANGE FOR BENEFITS – Business Insider
“Amazon Prime is the most widely known and used online membership program. And it’s been so successful for the company that other online retailers are now beginning to explore their own up-front, fee-based programs.”

WESTERN RETAIL GIANTS RESTRICT TRAVEL TO BANGLADESH AFTER ATTACKS – FashionMag
“Business executives from global clothing giants H&M Inditex and Gap have cancelled trips to Dhaka this month after the killings of two foreigners, industry sources said, causing anxiety for Bangladesh’s $25 billion garment export sector.  Bangladeshi suppliers to the world’s top brands said they didn’t expect the disruptions to hurt their orders for the year-end Christmas season.”

STANDOUT WEDDING SHOES FROM NEW YORK BRIDAL FASHION WEEK – Footwear News
“Not all bridal designers have forayed into wedding shoes. Those that have, are usually faced with a lucrative tier to add to their brand offering — after all, if a women is going to splurge, her wedding will be the occasion.”

BIRCHBOX LAUNCHES ITS OWN MAKEUP LINE – Pret-a-Reporter
“Birchbox devotees will have another reason to spend a chunk of change on the online retailer’s latest beauty offerings: The N.Y.-based subscription service is launching its own line of makeup..”