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Weaving Urban Circularity: The Role of Fashion Startups

Nikhilesh Sinha et al.

California Management Review2026https://doi.org/10.1177/00081256251408429article
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Abstract

London’s circular fashion startups are reshaping the industry while struggling to integrate with the city’s broader sustainability goals. Through three innovative businesses, a clothing swap platform, a repair-and-remake retailer, and a rental service, the article uncovers the dissonance between startup innovation and urban infrastructure. While these companies create impressive circular models at the enterprise level, their impact remains constrained by fragmented city systems. This article offers practical strategies for entrepreneurs to position their businesses within London’s urban metabolism, creating value for both shareholders and the city. For policymakers, it outlines key interventions to bridge this gap and accelerate London’s transition to a truly circular ecosystem.

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@article{nikhilesh2026,
  title        = {{Weaving Urban Circularity: The Role of Fashion Startups}},
  author       = {Nikhilesh Sinha et al.},
  journal      = {California Management Review},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/00081256251408429},
}

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