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...Those consumers will pay 10 to 15 per cent more for a basic jean from a foreign brand with “so much heritage in jeanswear”, says Mr Tsang....
...In addition to a partnership with J Crew, Levi’s has collaborated with Brooks Brothers, America’s oldest retailer, on a capsule jeanswear collection for men (priced at $148)....
...Jack Matthews, vice-president of fabric sales at PCCA, whose Texas denim mill exports fabric to factories in Latin America, described levels of volatility as “about as crazy as I’ve seen in my career”....
...Robert Hanson, head of Americas for Levi Strauss, said lower inventories had become “the new norm” for the business, with a focus on keeping inventory in line with demand....
...The changes at VF have included dividing the company’s 37 brands into “lifestyle groups” – jeanswear, sportwear, outdoor and imagewear....
...Across the street from Ms Han, a sign in the window of a Levi’s st ore on Orchard Road proclaims that “iconic American jeanswear” can be found inside....
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