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McArthurGlen: Pioneering Designer Outlets

McArthurGlen pioneered the concept of designer outlet shopping in Europe and opened its first centre in 1995. As the fashion and luxury industry has grown, McArthurGlen has grown with it. BoF sits down with chief executive Julia Calabrese to better understand the McArthurGlen business and its plans for further spreading its brand-led business model throughout Europe and beyond.
Julia Calabrese of McArthurtGlen | Source: Courtesy
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BoF: Outlets have become an incredibly important part of the fashion industry. But in some quarters of the business, they are still frowned upon. Why do you think fashion and luxury brands should consider designer outlets as a channel?

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