Rebecca Minkoff is cofounder and CEO of her eponymous apparel and accessories brand. Photograph by Paul Maffi
Rebecca Minkoff sees store expansion, manufacturing outsourcing for China, Europe push
Posted By a Luxury Daily columnist On In Apparel and accessories,Featured,Industry sectors,Opinion,Q&A | No Comments
Rebecca Minkoff is cofounder and CEO of her eponymous apparel and accessories brand. Photograph by Paul Maffi
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