Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri on the Value of Indian Craft

The US Luxury Slowdown: How Bad Will It Be?

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2023 This week on The BoF Podcast, Maria Grazia Chiuri talks about Dior's Mumbai show and her appreciation of Indian artisanship. US luxury sales growth has slowed sharply but analysts say the market will bounce back. Marta Ortega aims to shake up Inditex's fast-fashion image and net aspirational shoppers. Nike is facing pressure from an activist investor over the labour conditions in its supply chain. Plus, revisit a 2020 report on the 'secret' Indian ateliers used by major luxury brands.

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LUXURY The BoF Podcast | Dior's Maria Grazia Chiuri on the Value of Indian Craft By BoF Team

At Istituto Marangoni in Mumbai, the artistic director discussed the influence of Indian craft on her collections. READ MORE

LUXURY How Bad Will the US Luxury Slowdown Be? By Robert Williams

Sales growth has slowed sharply after a two-year surge. But analysts expect the American luxury market to bounce back soon, as brands open more stores and adapt their offer to changing tastes. READ MORE

RETAIL In the Background, Inditex Heiress Sets Tone for Zara Revamp By Reuters

A year into chairing the world's biggest fashion retailer, Marta Ortega is trying to shake up Zara owner Inditex's fast-fashion image and draw in more aspirational shoppers. READ MORE

GLOBAL MARKETS 'Secret' Indian Ateliers Keep Luxury Brands Buoyant By Phyllida Jay Hermès, Gucci, Prada and Christian Dior have all tapped ateliers in India to do exquisite handwork for the catwalk, but other luxury brands shroud their Indian connections in secrecy. Why? READ MORE

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