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Explainer: How Russia’s Wartime Fashion Market Works

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been devastating for businesses in Kyiv and changed the dynamics of the fashion industry in Moscow more profoundly than anyone expected early last year.

Global luxury brands have closed their stores across Russia including many in Moscow's landmark Tsum department store. (Getty Images)

Tamison O'Connor

08 August 2023

BoF PROFESSIONAL

It has been 18 months since Russian president Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, a move that caused incalculable suffering for ordinary Ukrainians including thousands of civilian casualties, a refugee crisis and financial hardship for both individuals and businesses alike.

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