Fashion & luxury brands market update – issue 332

This week’s top stories in the fashion and luxury brands sector:

Christian Louboutin wins EU court battle over red soles
(BBC)

Prada ends speculation of sale
(Reuters)

Global personal luxury goods market projected to grow by 6-8% in 2018
(Fashion United)

House of Fraser confirms closure of 31 branches, including flagship Oxford Street store
(The Industry)

Gucci shifts to in-house manufacturing to cope with Chinese demand
(Fashion United)

Mastercard aims to change the way we shop with new Smart Mirror with payment function
(The Industry)

The British Fashion Council confirms partnership with Bicester Village
(Fashion United)

ASOS announces partnership with Israeli retail tech innovation hub
(Fashion United)