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What Fashion Investors Are Betting on Now

Money for fashion’s start-up scene hasn’t dried up entirely, but investors say they are backing concepts that cater to shoppers who are hyper-aware of their finances, health and the planet.
Amsterdam-based off-price company Otrium raised $26.4 million in May. | Shutterstock

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