China’s consumers are cutting back on spending as the country struggles with recent economic challenges. But what will this mean for luxury brands? Image credit: Net-A-Porter's Weibo
What happens to luxury if Chinese consumers cut back?
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China’s consumers are cutting back on spending as the country struggles with recent economic challenges. But what will this mean for luxury brands? Image credit: Net-A-Porter's Weibo
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