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Address change: the State of the Union

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Fashion's Wasteful Dilemma

This chapter examines the cyclical problem of excess inventory in the fashion industry, focusing on controversial practices like the destruction of unsold stock. It also explores strategies luxury brands use to balance revenue generation and brand exclusivity in an era of increasing consumer consciousness about waste.

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