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Ear-Piercing Studios Look to Fill a Claire’s-Sized Hole in the Market

After the mall chain’s second bankruptcy, there’s a void in the market that startups and a growing number of independent studios hope to fill. They’re turning what used to be a fast and casual procedure into one that prioritises health, hygiene and comfort.
Piercing at Rowan
All piercings at Rowan are performed by licensed nurses. (Rowan)

When Kate Lindello took her 8-year-old daughter Helen to get her ears pierced, going to

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Even as luxury fashion brands face declining demand, jewellery sales are booming. The Debrief explores how smaller designers and novel pieces are capturing consumer interest and finding new paths to growth.

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Cathaleen Chen
Cathaleen Chen

Cathaleen Chen is Retail Editor at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and drives BoF’s coverage of the retail and direct-to-consumer sectors.

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