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As Asia’s recovery outpaces other regions, brands shouldn’t lean on China alone. Multi-brand stores in cities like Seoul and Tokyo are becoming more important to labels trying to claw back lost revenues elsewhere.

The latest in a string of high-profile industry events to be cancelled or postponed, Japan’s largest fashion gathering has been called off as its government scrambles to contain the outbreak.

With a focus on reviving Japan’s declining textile industry, the Issey Miyake-trained designer Mame is readying to show her next collection during Paris Fashion Week.