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Luxury Brands Face Uncertain Future in Latin America

30 June 2020 • By Graciela Martin

Luxury Brands Face Uncertain Future in Latin America

New free trade agreements could help boost the regional luxury market, but will they be enough to shield it from Covid-19 losses or be too controversial to benefit big markets like Brazil and Mexico?

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Inside Michael Jordan's Eight-Year Trademark Battle in China

24 June 2020 • By Casey Hall

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Inside Michael Jordan's Eight-Year Trademark Battle in China

Brands can learn a lot from the case of Michael Jordan vs Qiaodan Sports. Not only does it provide a cautionary tale about protecting IP rights in China but the legal dispute also shines a new light on the $3 billion sneaker brand at a time of rapid growth.

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A ‘Second Wave’ of Covid-19 Hit China. Will It Dent Consumer Confidence?

23 June 2020 • By Casey Hall

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A ‘Second Wave’ of Covid-19 Hit China. Will It Dent Consumer Confidence?

A new outbreak in Beijing is bad news for China’s recovery but how serious is it for retail in the capital and for brands reliant on the broader national market?

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Luxury Brands Have a ‘Respect Deficit’ with Indian Artisans

18 May 2020 • By Phyllida Jay

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Luxury Brands Have a ‘Respect Deficit’ with Indian Artisans

Brand leaders who claim that craft is the lifeblood of luxury should see worker welfare as a moral duty that aligns with their strategic business interests. But protecting the valuable skills of Indian artisans is not the same as valuing the artisans themselves.

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Fashion Workers Left Destitute in India

30 April 2020 • By Phyllida Jay

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Fashion Workers Left Destitute in India

By cancelling orders with Indian suppliers during the country’s chaotic lockdown, global brands are making impoverished workers even more vulnerable in a market where 60 million people depend on the fashion industry for their livelihood.

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How to Make Digital Fashion Weeks Work

14 April 2020 • By Zoe Suen

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How to Make Digital Fashion Weeks Work

When fashion weeks in Asia were called off, designers and organisers had to think on their feet and turned to livestreams to engage with their communities digitally. Here’s what worked and what didn’t.

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'Revenge Buying' in China Won’t Save Luxury

9 April 2020 • By Casey Hall

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'Revenge Buying' in China Won’t Save Luxury

While other countries have experienced panic buying of essentials during lockdown, China has been debating whether a decadent shopping spree known as 'revenge buying' will be unleashed after the pandemic.

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The BoF Podcast: Luca Solca on ‘The Worst Year in the History of Modern Luxury’

19 March 2020 • By BoF Team

BoF’s Imran Amed and the Bernstein analyst discuss what the sector should expect as coronavirus threatens sales and supply chains.

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The BoF Podcast: Luca Solca on ‘The Worst Year in the History of Modern Luxury’

BoF’s Imran Amed and the Bernstein analyst discuss what the sector should expect as coronavirus threatens sales and supply chains.

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Taiwan Is at a Crossroads. Here's Why Brands Should Care.

10 January 2020 • By Casey Hall

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Taiwan Is at a Crossroads. Here's Why Brands Should Care.

Tensions with Beijing have come into sharp focus ahead of Taiwan’s presidential election which takes place tomorrow. And there is a lot more at stake than first meets the eye.

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'Secret’ Indian Ateliers Keep Luxury Brands Buoyant

2 January 2020 • By Phyllida Jay

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'Secret’ Indian Ateliers Keep Luxury Brands Buoyant

Hermès, Gucci, Prada and Christian Dior have all tapped ateliers in India to do exquisite handwork for the catwalk, but other luxury brands shroud their Indian connections in secrecy. Why?

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