News & Archives from Lux Research Japan :

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News & Archives > Fashion

Mitsui & Co acquires luxury brand Paul Stuart

February 22, 2013

High-end clothing company Paul Stuart Inc. has been sold to Japanese licensee, Mitsui & Co.

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Pola enters Ukraine with Luxury Skincare Products

March 09, 2010

Japanese cosmetics firm Pola has announced it will begin selling luxury skin care products, including the firm's premium B.A. moisturizing cream, in the Ukraine from April this year.

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Luxury Jewelry Rentals Launched In Japan

June 11, 2009

Daikokuya, a major reseller of used luxury goods in the Japanese market, has recently announced the launch of luxury jewelry rental services.

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Lady Dior Promotional Film in Japanese

June 01, 2009

French luxury brand Christian Dior has recently launched a series of short films to promote it's iconic Lady Dior handbag.

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Luxury Culture to Launch Japanese Online Magazine

May 26, 2009

Paris Based publishing house Assoline Inc, has announced the launch of a Japanese language version of "LuxuryCulture" an online magazine dedicated to luxury brands, services and lifestyle topics.

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MAC Cosmetics – Hello Kitty Tie Up

March 28, 2009

Launched in 1974 and popularized during the 90s, Hello Kitty is now a world-renown icon.

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Uniqlo and Jil Sander Tie-Up

March 19, 2009

On March 17th, Fast Retailing, parent company for the popular Japanese brand Uniqlo, announced its entrance into a contract with Jil Sander, a German fashion designer.

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Luxury Levis in Aoyama

March 19, 2009

Levis Japan has recently announced the opening of "Cinch Tokyo" a new luxury concept store in Tokyo's Minami-Aoyama, a district known for high end, cutting-edge fashion.

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A New Hanae Mori

February 12, 2009

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Luxury bag rentals increasing in popularity

January 08, 2009

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Samantha Thavasa opens new shop in Ginza Tokyo

November 06, 2008

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Vivienne Westwood Opens Tokyo Men's-Only Shop

October 30, 2008

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Westin Hotel Sendai Set to Open in August 2010

October 23, 2008

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Korean Cosmetic Brand Opens New Salon Hanbang Ginza 10/19/08 Grand Opening

October 16, 2008

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Men in Gucci Suits

October 09, 2008

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Bvlgari releases a limited edition wristwatch specifically for the Japanese market.

October 02, 2008

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Noevir reformulates \100000 facial cream formula

July 24, 2008

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Swiss company Bally to reduce prices in Japan

July 23, 2008

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Louis Vuitton iPhone cases now available in Japan

July 16, 2008

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Shiseido and Kanebo compete with premium cosmetics brands

July 16, 2008

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G-8 Summit leaders receive custom-made premium leather goods

July 14, 2008

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Tokyo watchmaker unveils latest in their premium line of Japanese-styled watches

July 02, 2008

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Premium Spanish cosmetics brand coming to the Japanese market

July 02, 2008

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Louis Vuitton unveils luxury watch and jewelry store in Ginza.

June 23, 2008

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Kose aiming to bring Cosme Decorte luxury goods to wealthy overseas consumers

June 11, 2008

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Watches this season's luxury fashion item

June 11, 2008

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Luxury brand Ferragamo to reduce prices in the Japanese market

June 02, 2008

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Seiko's Credor combines elegant and luxury design with traditional Japanese esthetics

May 31, 2008

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Louis Vuitton to open flagship store in Japan

May 16, 2008

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Luxury brand Cartier decides to begin their online sales in the Japanese market

May 14, 2008

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Increase in number of Japanese consumers buying their luxury brands online

May 14, 2008

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Touch panel luxury brand phone coming to Japan

May 13, 2008

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