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It’s been a turbulent year for luxury in China, but it’s still a crucial region for the fashion industry to continue ...

But despite this influence, the sector faces several challenges, especially small and emerging fashion businesses that must juggle creativity with economic pressures and increasing demands for ...

Fast fashion is also hurting small or independent businesses throughout the world as lower prices steer consumers away from better-quality, non-mass-produced items found in non-fast-fashion brands.