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How to Build a Male Influencer Brand

A new cohort of fashion startups helmed by male creators is gaining ground. To build labels with influence beyond their founders’ niche audiences, they’re opening retail stores and forging collaborations.
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As male influencers' followings have grown exponentially in recent years, the most entrepreneurial among them are starting their own fashion brands. (BoF Team)

When Ethan Glenn sold his first hat in the summer of 2021, he harboured no dreams of being an entrepreneur.

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Influencer Brands Are Making a Comeback

After a few high-profile failures, influencer-founded brands faded from the spotlight at the start of the decade. Now, a new generation is rising — but is determined to chart a different course from its predecessors.

How Men’s Dress Shirts Became Cool Again

Demand for the menswear classic has ballooned in the last year as a new generation of fashion-obsessed men pursue a more polished look. But the modern dress shirt isn't the stuffy office staple it used to be as brands find new ways to give it an update.

Why Menswear Is Getting a Marketing Refresh

As critics argue that menswear labels’ homogenous marketing style has made for a feeling of boredom and sameness in the sector, start-ups are beginning to invest in imagery that will set them apart from their competitors.

About the author
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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