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How Ssense Became a Quiet Contender in Fashion’s E-Commerce Race

This week, the Canadian e-tailer announced investment from Sequoia Capital China at a valuation of more than $4 billion, signalling big ambitions to build on its success.
Ssense has built a valuable young consumer base thanks to its curated offering and strong editorial point of view. Ssense.
Ssense has built a valuable young consumer base thanks to its curated offering and strong editorial point of view. Ssense.
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In the battle to build a dominant position in fashion’s booming online luxury market, Ssense has flown somewhat under the radar. That changed this week, when the Montreal-based multi-brand e-tailer that pioneered the sale of luxury streetwear to millennials announced Sequoia Capital China had

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Sarah Kent
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Sarah Kent is Chief Sustainability Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. She is based in London and drives BoF's coverage of critical environmental and labour issues.

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