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Models present creations by U.S fashion designer Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton's Ready to Wear's Fall-Winter 2013-2014 fashion collection

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A Rolls Royce for India

Rolls Royce Motors is planning to release new models this year especially tailored to the Indian market.

Morgan Stanley’s $1bn Moscow shopping mall

With European stores looking empty, commercial real estate investors have turned to Russia where shoppers are still out in force.

India retail: luxury options

The west’s biggest luxury brands are taking another crack at setting up shop in India, encouraged by the burgeoning consumer demand

Outfits by Chanel, Balenciaga, Hermès and Céline from autumn/winter 2013 collections at Paris Fashion Week

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Black and white

Key trends for autumn/winter 2013, straight from the runways

From left: stylist-turned-swimwear-designer Lisa Marie Fernandez; celebrity stylist Kate Young has designed a range of party clothes for Target; stylist and shoe designer Tabitha Simmons; creative director and Parasol co-founder Alexandra Kotur

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The editor’s eye

Magazine staff make the leap from style watchers to fashion designers

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Tanzanian shopping safari

In Arusha, a chock full of promising small shops

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Snip, tuck

The fashion designers who are changing the way garments are made

From RETAIL & CONSUMER Mar 7, 2013

Reebok charge dents growth at Adidas

Sports goods maker falls into loss for quarter

Adidas scores on upbeat outlook
Inside Business Adidas soaks up punches to bring success

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Luxury’s new look: see how the market is fragmenting into several distinctive camps

Suits and the City

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An inside look at what the fashion industry wore to the shows during New York Fashion Week

Old and dusty wine bottles sit in the cellar at the Clos Saint Jean vineyard, in the Burgundy village of Chassagne-Montrachet

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China wine: connoisseurs beware

Wine fans should think about what might happen if China lowered duty

The Big Picture Nobles Crus rejects criticism over prices
L’austérité à la française city sells prized wines

From LIFE & ARTS Mar 6, 2013

Shangpin taps China’s fashion eshoppers

Market for smaller ern niche brands growing

beyondbrics Chinese luxury – top of the shoppers
Lex China internet retail – Singles’ day

©Reuters From INDUSTRIALS Mar 6, 2013

‘Stealth look’ on cars a growing trend

Matte finishes shine at Geneva motor show

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Car groups seek to lure European consumers

From MARKETS Mar 6, 2013

Equities rally sparks gold funds sell-off

Switch from haven assets hits ETFs

Power dressing: Jeff Klein

The proprietor of the JK Hotel Group on being straightforward when it comes to his wardrobe

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From LIFE & ARTS Mar 5, 2013

Yoox proves resilience of luxury goods

Internet retailer’s revenues rise by a third to €375.9m

From INDUSTRIALS Mar 5, 2013

Car groups seek to lure European consumers

Billions to be invested for upgrade of product ranges

From WORLD Mar 4, 2013

Qatari royals buy private Greek island

€5m purchase signals Doha’s renewed interest in Greece

From WORLD Mar 4, 2013

Swiss switch relations with world’s super-rich

Signs of unease go beyond referendum on pay curbs

From LIFE & ARTS Mar 3, 2013

Designers aim to please all customers

Some had overloaded messages, others retreated to signature styles

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Lex’s Nikki Tait and Oliver Ralph consider whether it’s time for PPR to give Puma the boot

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Jean-Paul Gaultier, Paris Couture, January 2013

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Models present creations by Belgian designer Dries Van Noten as part of his Fall-Winter 2013/2014 women's ready-to-wear

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