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Exclusive: Everlane’s New CEO Gets Real About Its Ambitions

In his first in-depth interview since taking the helm of the 14-year-old brand, Alfred Chang discusses introducing new design motifs, battling Quince and the company’s prolonged return to sales growth.
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Everlane's chief executive, Alfred Chang, is realistic about how long it will take to make the brand a high-growth fashion label. (BoF Team)

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Malique Morris
Malique Morris

Malique Morris is Senior E-Commerce Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in New York and covers digital-native brands and shifts in the online shopping industry.

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