The Illusion of Progress: H&M’s Charlie XCX Collab

This weekend, the Swedish retail giant, H&M erased its entire Instagram feed, leaving only a cryptic date: September 12, 2024. The significance? It’s the launch date for their new collection in collaboration with pop star Charli XCX, revealed as a centerpiece of their revamped strategy. But beneath the glitz and glamour of this rebranding lies a troubli…