Gauging Gilt’s impact, Chanel to finally sell online, Herrera holds hope for luxury, Andam prize grows, LFW preview

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Christian Louboutin, Picture Hanna Whitaker | Source: NY Magazine

What’s a Dress Worth? (NY Magazine) “The online retailer Gilt Groupe offers a great deal: Buy designer clothes at deep discounts. But is it good or bad for fashion?” Chanel to sell goods online (Marketing) “Chanel is to begin selling products directly through its website later this year in a landmark decision likely to be followed by rival luxury brands.” Carolina Herrera Sees Signs of Life in Luxury (WSJ)

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Christmas comeback, The $900 million Day, Coach’s secrets, Sherman exits womens, Carolina Herrera in Moscow

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Luxury retailer look to stage Christmas comeback (Market Watch) “A year after the luxury sector reported the worst holiday season in the already-battered retail industry, high-end retailers are hoping a variety of gambits, from increased exclusives to emphasis on telling why an item is special, can cast that holiday magic.” Record ecommerce sales number reached (Biz Report) “They predicted it and it has now

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