Apparel and accessories
May 22, 2018
Tod's CEO Diego Della Valle believes that brands can squander a long legacy by trying to be too trendy. Image credit: Tod's
By Danny Parisi
VENICE, Italy – Chasing after the latest trend may be appealing for luxury marketers in an ever-changing world, but doing so can risk the loss of a brand’s core identity.
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