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Anna Wintour to Stop in Madrid for Talk With Design Students
The American editor will hold "a conversation" with interior decorator Michael Smith.
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The Spanish bridal brand showed off lace over flesh-colored tulle, crystal treatments and sheer detailing.
Desigual to Remember Employees Killed in Germanwings Tragedy
The Barcelona-based fashion company said the brand's headquarters and distribution center will observe a…
Price the Focus of Madrid Fairs
The numbers looked good, but vendors at Momad Metropolis said retailers were shopping for cheap.
Ho-Hum Economy Hits European Holiday
With euro zone growth stalling, consumer sentiment is shaky as the region heads into the final week of the…
Spain’s Duchess of Alba Dies at 88
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Firms See Pick Up at Madrid Shows
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Pronovias Names New Managing Director
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Spain’s Recovery: A Light or a Flicker?
The country is on the cusp of economic growth.