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Milan Trade Fair Debuts Rising Stars Among Chinese Designers
The next edition of the show will be held Feb. 27 to 29.
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Luxury Still Leans Brick-and-mortar: Study
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Italian Spinners Craft Brighter Outlook for Pitti Filati
Pitti Filati yarn fair is counting on improved exports.
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Management Turmoil Doesn’t Slow Luxottica
North America drove record net profits and sales in 2014 for eyewear giant Luxottica Group SpA.
U.S. Drives Yoox Revenue Growth
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