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From Trump to Gen-Z, Fashion Faces a Culture Quake

An anti-DEI push by the new administration and a Gen-Z led move away from alcohol-centric social events are among the workplace shifts on tap for the year ahead.
How fashion leaders navigate seismic cultural shifts could have implications for years to come.
How fashion leaders navigate seismic cultural shifts could have implications for years to come. (Getty Images)

In early January, e-commerce tech firm Rokt brought its more than 600 employees to Austin, Texas for its annual retreat — a tradition with a hefty price tag (past host cities have included Phuket, Thailand and Sydney).

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Sheena Butler-Young
Sheena Butler-Young

Sheena Butler-Young is Senior Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and covers workplace, talent and issues surrounding diversity and inclusion.

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