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ACCC continues clampdown on influencers over misleading advertising

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It found that 81 per cent of these influencers made posts that raised concerns for potentially misleading advertising. Up to 96 per cent of fashion influencers reviewed made such posts. We found that many influencers were formatting their posts to hide their advertising disclosure or make it difficult for consumers to notice it.

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As France weighs fast-fashion ban, is the circular economy the future of retail?

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This week, France announced legislation to “limit the excesses of ultra-fast fashion”. Key measures include a ban on advertising for cheap textiles and an environmental charge on low-cost items. But, with an aggressive spend on social media, they are hard to ignore. So where does this leave traditional retailers?

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“Fed up with being sold to”:  Why influencers are coming under scrutiny

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is cracking down on misleading testimonials and endorsements by social media influencers. It will include a review of social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube and Facebook, as well as live streaming service, Twitch.

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Introducing Asia’s answer to slow fashion: Supermint

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Asia’s answer to slow fashion, Supermint, has just unveiled its first Hong Kong store at mixed-use retail destination PMQ. We believe we can open up more possibilities for slow fashion and make the fashion journey sustainable. “We Modern women are independent and have unique fashion tastes.

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Gucci Garden: The rise of gaming in fashion storytelling

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But for a long time, the games community has been excluded from mainstream media, with many assuming they’re child’s play. Now, the gaming world is muscling in on fashion marketing and social media, and for good reason. billion dollars, with $77 billion from the mobile gaming market. Zara and Facebook team up.

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How scammers impersonate brands to steal from online shoppers

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Fake fashion e-shops According to researchers at Avast, an internet security company, more than 4000 fake e-shops were set-up to exploit consumer spending in the post-festive season sales. Last year saw a record number of scams and with the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), they are growing in number and sophistication.

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7 diversity lessons for brands after the Aus Fashion Week controversy

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Since Afterpay Australian Fashion Week wrapped up last Friday night, critics have come out on social media, accusing it of ‘tokenistic’ attempts at diversity and inclusion. Disability advocate and model Lisa Cox was a consultant during Afterpay Australian Fashion Week. Consult people with lived experiences.

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