Luxury apparel in Latin America

It's no secret that China continues to steal the bulk of the world's luxury apparel and goods sales, accounting for some 50% of the total. But with China's growth rate forecast to slow in 2016, luxury houses are looking to expand in other markets - and Latin America tops that list.

just-style management briefing: Latin America luxury market could overtake China

1 August 2012

It's no secret that China continues to steal the bulk of the world's luxury apparel and goods sales, accounting for some 50% of the total. But with China's growth rate forecast to slow in 2016, luxury houses could be forced to expand in other markets - with Latin America topping that list.

just-style management briefing: Latam consumers follow global brand trends

3 August 2012

Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Salvatore Ferragamo are Latin America's leading luxury brands, according to industry observers who add the region's elite follow global trends when it comes to choosing their favourite labels.

just-style management briefing: Challenges face luxury retailers in Latin America

1 August 2012

Latin America's luxury apparel market is poised for strong growth - yet high import tariffs in some countries, most notably Brazil, and a large counterfeit trade in Mexico could keep some brands at bay, industry observers say.

just-style management briefing: Brazil and Mexico lead Latin America's luxury sales

1 August 2012

After more than doubling its growth rates between 2008 and 2012, Brazil is the darling of Latin America's luxury apparel and goods market. Last year, the market for designer clothing and footwear grew 7.3% to $2.6bn, while sales of luxury accessories increased 4.5% to 1.2bn.

Focus: Luxury fashion shifting to the middle ground

22 June 2012

Luxury goods positioned at accessible price points are a key industry battleground, and increasingly the core revenue drivers of some of the fastest growing luxury goods players, including Mulberry, Jimmy Choo, Burberry, Coach and Michael Kors. But is this democratisation of luxury a good thing for the industry, or is there a risk of diluting status consumption culture?

WORLD: Brazil tops retail expansion table

14 June 2012

Brazil has topped the rankings for global retail expansion among developing nations for the second successive year, driven by its growing middle class economy.