Fashion and luxury market update

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This week’s top stories in the fashion and luxury sector:

Gap acquires virtual try-on start-up Drapr
(FashionUnited)

Urban Outfitters announces launch of Nuuly Thrift resale platform
(Business Insider)

Farfetch launches pre-order service in sustainability initiative
(Harpers Bazaar)

M&S removes men's suits from stores
(BBC News)

Zalando expands luxury offering
(RetailDetail)

Abercrombie creates new sustainability and social responsibility role
(Retail Gazette)

Nike teams up with Clot and Sacai
(Fashion Network)

Molly-Mae Hague appointed Pretty Little Thing creative director
(The Retail Bulletin)