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Ms Chiuri is the first woman to be the creative head at Dior.

From self-driving cars to artificial intelligence, CES 2017 offered not only a vision of the future, but solutions to many of the challenges facing the fashion business.

Since Chinese consumers have become one of the most important forces of global luxury consumption, special zodiac-themed items in celebration of China’s Lunar New Year have been produced by more luxury brands every year. Cashing in on demand for holiday gifts traditionally given to family and friends, these brands hope that New Year-themed products will be seen as a way for wealthy Chinese shoppers assert their social status.

NEW YORK, United States — Handbag makers are busy battling waning demand and markdowns at stores, and that may have diverted their attention from what could make them successful in the long run: creativity.

Even discount retailers like to advertise themselves with high-gloss images when it comes to fashion, featuring radiant models showing off their collections in exotic landscapes. But the reality in the countries producing these goods, however, is far less luxurious. Bangladesh, in particular, has not had great press when it comes to its textiles industry lately.