The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Tory Burch is partnering with local retail giant, Reliance Brands Limited (RBL), in India and will open its first store in the country at the New Delhi Emporio on April 11.
The boutique marks the continuation of Tory Burch’s global expansion and gives local access to Indian consumers, many of whom have already discovered the brand while travelling and shopping abroad.
“India is a constant source of inspiration for me,” said executive chairman and chief creative officer, Tory Burch. “Having a brand presence in this extraordinary country has been a dream of mine.”
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