Market GPS

Nashville: America’s Next Fashion Capital?

4 April 2017 • By Lauren Sherman

Nashville: America’s Next Fashion Capital?

Once synonymous with rhinestones and cowboy boots, a growing number of emerging fashion labels have turned Music City into a thriving fashion hub.

Capitalising on Canada’s Fashion Moment

5 November 2016 • By Lauren Sherman

Share7 Comments

Capitalising on Canada’s Fashion Moment

‘The Great White North’ has never felt more culturally relevant and luxury retailers have taken note. But how real — and big — is the opportunity?

Share7 Comments

Flush With Tech Wealth, San Francisco Warms to Fashion

29 March 2016 • By Lauren Sherman

Share10 Comments

Flush With Tech Wealth, San Francisco Warms to Fashion

As tech wealth grows and cultural values shift, San Francisco and neighbouring Silicon Valley are embracing fashion, creating opportunity for brands and retailers.

Share10 Comments

Riding the Miami Wave

29 November 2015 • By Lauren Sherman

Share2 Comments

Riding the Miami Wave

Luxury brands are stepping up their presence in the gateway to Latin America, but can Miami carry their weight?

Share2 Comments

Myanmar’s Mixed Messages

13 October 2015 • By Robb Young

Myanmar’s Mixed Messages

One of Asia’s poorest nations is also one of its most exciting markets. But just how enthusiastic should fashion brands be about Myanmar’s 50 million would-be consumers?

Unlocking the Enigma of Iran

14 September 2015 • By Robb Young

14 September 2015 • By Robb Young

Iran is on the verge of a diplomatic breakthrough with the West. But after decades of sanctions, fatwas and hostile relations, how promising is its fashion market?

Share10 Comments

Unlocking the Enigma of Iran

Iran is on the verge of a diplomatic breakthrough with the West. But after decades of sanctions, fatwas and hostile relations, how promising is its fashion market?

Share10 Comments

A Shrinking Market: Is This Brazil’s ‘New Normal?’

20 August 2015 • By Vincent Bevins

Share6 Comments

A Shrinking Market: Is This Brazil’s ‘New Normal?’

Fashion brands rely on Brazil as their cash cow in Latin America, but how resilient is the luxury market as economic crisis deepens in the country?

Share6 Comments

The Truth Behind Macau’s Luxury Market

14 July 2015 • By Tiffany Ap

Share2 Comments

The Truth Behind Macau’s Luxury Market

With gambling revenues that dwarf those of Las Vegas and non-stop retail expansion, why are there so many mixed messages about China’s gambling mecca?

Share2 Comments

Panama, Latin America’s Nerve Centre

9 June 2015 • By Robb Young

Panama, Latin America’s Nerve Centre

As the gateway to a regional fashion market worth $150 billion and a hub connecting 600 million people, there is more to Panama than meets the eye.

South Korea, Climbing the Ranks of Asia's 'A League'

30 April 2015 • By Robb Young

30 April 2015 • By Robb Young

What South Korea’s fashion market lacks in scale, it makes up for in influence, thanks to the continuing cool factor of both Korean brands and ‘Brand Korea.’

Share2 Comments

South Korea, Climbing the Ranks of Asia's 'A League'

What South Korea’s fashion market lacks in scale, it makes up for in influence, thanks to the continuing cool factor of both Korean brands and ‘Brand Korea.’

Share2 Comments