Fashion B2B Digest

Curated fashion business articles from the world

1.Does "Made in" matter? (from Business of Fashion)

I personally think country of origin does not matter from supplier's perspective.

I know many Japanese factories hire Chinese workers.

This is "Made in Japan by Chinese".

You can not trust "Made in Japan" anymore.

Also, a shirts factory in China is known for world's top quality textile and sewing.

Why do we have to underestimate developing country's quality?

Therefore, I do not care the country of origin.

Does 'Made in' matter?

2. Filipino Fashion Designer "Rajo Laurel"(from Wall Street Journal)

I visited Manila in this Jan.

The city was full of energy.

People there are very kind and nice.

I visited shopping center "Mega Mall" in city center,

that is a huge and full of people.

I believe Philippine is definitely growing market since middle class people start spending money for fashion.

I strongly hope young designers from Asia will create new market in fashion.

Entrepreneur Brings High Fashion and Philanthropy to the Philippines

3. 7 Retail Secrets Stores Don't Want You To Know(from Refinery 29)

I was shop staff for 4years so I understand what these mean.

I totally agree. These are true.

＊You are not really getting discount at outlet stores.

＊They're not asking for your zip code because they're curious.

＊"Made in Italy" does not necessary mean that it was.

＊There is a reason that the clearance section always looks a pigsty.

＊Stores user code words to talk about problem shoppers.

＊It is really easy to shoplift.

＊Store cameras have the technology to recognize your face.

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7 Retail Secrets Stores Don't Want You To Know