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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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Online Battle Heats Up in Latin America

12 December 2019 • By Graciela Martin

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Online Battle Heats Up in Latin America

Despite social unrest and a sluggish economy, Latin America’s fashion e-commerce sector is forecast to grow by more than 20 percent each year from 2019 to 2021. Here’s how to get in on the action.

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Vietnam: Luxury’s Next Goldmine?

2 December 2019 • By Zoe Suen

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Vietnam: Luxury’s Next Goldmine?

On the back of a deal with the EU, luxury goods will become more affordable in Vietnam. Are brands investing heavily enough in what is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world?

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Inside China's New Capitals of Content

18 November 2019 • By Zoe Suen and Denni Hu

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Inside China's New Capitals of Content

'Influencer cities' from Chongqing to Wuhan are favourites for content creators and their followers, but there’s more at play beyond the geotags.

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How Hong Kong's Protest Uniform Changed a Market

7 November 2019 • By Zoe Suen

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How Hong Kong's Protest Uniform Changed a Market

In the wake of the city’s ongoing pro-democracy protests, an all-black look has become a polarising statement with wider repercussions in politics and retail.

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The Future of Tokyo Fashion Week

28 October 2019 • By Zoe Suen

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The Future of Tokyo Fashion Week

After a transitional season with a new title sponsor, Japan’s biggest fashion event is gearing up for a revamp. Will it be enough?

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Is Suburbia China’s Next Retail Gold Mine?

9 October 2019 • By Casey Hall

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Is Suburbia China’s Next Retail Gold Mine?

Beyond Shanghai’s downtown shopping meccas, suburban malls and mixed-use developments on the outskirts of the city present an exciting opportunity for brands like Calvin Klein, Nike and Sephora who have begun to put down roots here.

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Think Twice Before You Snub Taobao

8 October 2019 • By Casey Hall

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Think Twice Before You Snub Taobao

Taobao used to be synonymous with cheap, trendy and sometimes counterfeit fashion, but China’s largest e-commerce platform is now gaining fashion cred as more cool young designers credit it with their success.

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Luxury Brands Need Better Strategies for Bollywood. Here’s Why.

21 August 2019 • By Sujata Assomull

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Luxury Brands Need Better Strategies for Bollywood. Here’s Why.

Global brands are hungry for a bigger slice of India’s $30 billion luxury market but they aren’t exploiting the country’s colossal film industry to its full potential.