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Op-Ed | The End of the $1 Billion Fashion Brand

Armed with huge sums of money invested at sky-high valuations, fashion start-ups are setting themselves up for failure. But with the right capital structure, any company that can build a brand that delights its customers can be an economic win for all involved, argues Lawrence Lenihan.
Rail of clothes | Source: Shutterstock
Rail of clothes | Source: Shutterstock (Shutterstock)

There will never be another start-up fashion brand that will reach $1 billion in revenue. In fact, it is very possible that there will not be a fashion brand that was started

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