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The Executive Briefing: Why US Shoppers Are So Angry; Fashion’s Sports Obsession; An AI Bubble?

The fashion industry is searching for ways to speak to a consumer mindset that’s growing more pessimistic and frugal by the day. The answer? Sports, mid-priced handbags and artificial intelligence. Read on for your concise breakdown of August’s key developments from executive editor Brian Baskin.
Sydney Sweeney in American Eagle's fall campaign.
American Eagle’s campaign starring Sydney Sweeney touched off fierce online debate about the meaning of its “good jeans” tagline. (American Eagle)

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