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Brazilian Luxury Mall Operator Iguatemi in Expansion Mode

SAO PAULO, Brazil — Mall operator Iguatemi Empresa de Shopping Centers SA is expanding at its fastest pace since going public in 2007, betting that

Global Markets

Brazilian Luxury Mall Operator Iguatemi in Expansion Mode

SAO PAULO, Brazil — Mall operator Iguatemi Empresa de Shopping Centers SA is expanding at its fastest pace since going public in 2007, betting that


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Led by China, New Markets to Continue to Drive Luxury Growth, Says Report

The European luxury goods sector will continue to expand over the next five years at 6-7 percent, with the majority of growth driven by consumers from new markets, revealing just how dependent the sector has become on emerging economies.

Global Markets

Led by China, New Markets to Continue to Drive Luxury Growth, Says Report

The European luxury goods sector will continue to expand over the next five years at 6-7 percent, with the majority of growth driven by consumers from new markets, revealing just how dependent the sector has become on emerging economies.


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Following the Thread of India's Artisans

Today, BoF columnist Bandana Tewari reports on Project Renaissance, a unique collaboration between Indian artisans and international fashion brands

Global Markets

Following the Thread of India's Artisans

Today, BoF columnist Bandana Tewari reports on Project Renaissance, a unique collaboration between Indian artisans and international fashion brands


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Global Briefing | Brazil's Changing Fashion Calendar

SÃO PAULO, Brazil — Effective this month, Luminosidade, the company that organizes São Paulo Fashion Week and Fashion Rio — previously held,

Global Markets

Global Briefing | Brazil's Changing Fashion Calendar

SÃO PAULO, Brazil — Effective this month, Luminosidade, the company that organizes São Paulo Fashion Week and Fashion Rio — previously held,


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Global Briefing | Chinese Fashion Brands Look West

LONDON, United Kingdom — It's nearly impossible to go a week without reading about international fashion brands expanding their operations in China.

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Global Briefing | Chinese Fashion Brands Look West

LONDON, United Kingdom — It's nearly impossible to go a week without reading about international fashion brands expanding their operations in China.


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Global Briefing | Forget the Beach, Mall Culture Rises in Brazil

SÃO PAULO, Brazil — In emerging markets like India and China, luxury shopping malls have often struggled to successfully take root. Quality and

Global Markets

Global Briefing | Forget the Beach, Mall Culture Rises in Brazil

SÃO PAULO, Brazil — In emerging markets like India and China, luxury shopping malls have often struggled to successfully take root. Quality and


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From Pitti to Paris, Men are the New Women

PARIS, France — "Men are the new women," or so went the refrain of the fashion pack who have travelled from London to Florence to Milan to Paris over

Global Markets

From Pitti to Paris, Men are the New Women

PARIS, France — "Men are the new women," or so went the refrain of the fashion pack who have travelled from London to Florence to Milan to Paris over


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Are Fashion Brands Underestimating the Importance of China E-Commerce?

BEIJING, China — With its burgeoning middle class and status-conscious consumer culture, China remains the primary engine driving luxury market

Global Markets

Are Fashion Brands Underestimating the Importance of China E-Commerce?

BEIJING, China — With its burgeoning middle class and status-conscious consumer culture, China remains the primary engine driving luxury market


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Could Africa be the Next Frontier for Fashion Retail?

NAIROBI, Kenya — In recent weeks, the media hype around Africa has been remarkable, with several articles in major publications proclaiming the

Global Markets

Could Africa be the Next Frontier for Fashion Retail?

NAIROBI, Kenya — In recent weeks, the media hype around Africa has been remarkable, with several articles in major publications proclaiming the


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Made in America | The False Choice

SAN FRANCISCO, United States – Even as the American economy begins to show signs of life, with positive economic indicators and growing consumer

Global Markets

Made in America | The False Choice

SAN FRANCISCO, United States – Even as the American economy begins to show signs of life, with positive economic indicators and growing consumer


Global Markets

Three Women Behind the Scenes of Brazil's Fashion Industry

SÃO PAULO, Brazil — For many, Brazil's body culture, eternal summer, and supermodels — not to mention its successful bids to host both the 2014 World

Global Markets

Three Women Behind the Scenes of Brazil's Fashion Industry

SÃO PAULO, Brazil — For many, Brazil's body culture, eternal summer, and supermodels — not to mention its successful bids to host both the 2014 World


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The Top 20 Movers, Shakers and Decision-Makers in China Fashion

BEIJING, China — For the past few years, all eyes have been on China. Captivated by the country's rapidly expanding economy, large population and

Global Markets

The Top 20 Movers, Shakers and Decision-Makers in China Fashion

BEIJING, China — For the past few years, all eyes have been on China. Captivated by the country's rapidly expanding economy, large population and