Affordable luxury, on paper, has promising growth potential. The reality, however, is that the segment is likely to continue to lag. Image courtesy of Coach
“Democratic” luxury: It is not because it is affordable that it will sell
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Affordable luxury, on paper, has promising growth potential. The reality, however, is that the segment is likely to continue to lag. Image courtesy of Coach
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