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French Luxury Association Comité Colbert on Bringing Cultural Diplomacy to New York City

Chief executive officer Bénédicte Epinay explains how centuries of trade with the U.S. have shaped the French luxury sector, and how its focus is shifting from tariffs to dupes.

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According to Women’s Wear Daily’s source item, French Luxury Association Comité Colbert on Bringing Cultural Diplomacy to New York City, Chief executive officer Bénédicte Epinay explains how centuries of trade with the U.S. have shaped the French luxury sector, and how its focus is shifting from tariffs to dupes.

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