Items such as Hermes, Chanel, Gucci, Fendi, Louis Vuitton and so many other brands is what our customers look for, Yet that is not only what I look for when accepting consignments.

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Balkhy's first design was a bag called "Daddy I want a Birkin, " an ironic nod to Saudi's love of shopping for luxury goods, such as the expensive Hermes Birkin bag.

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The experience then moves to The Salons with space devoted to Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin moving to The Market Place, an eclectic collection of vintage jewelries and accessories, from houses such as Chanel and Hermes.

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The authors were caught off guard by the strength of the result, according to Ruder Finn Asia Chairman Jean-Michel Dumont, who has helped develop communication strategy for brands such as Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Cartier.

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Some large institutional shareholders, such as the U.S. pension fund managers Calpers and TIAA-CREF together with Hermes of London, are asking companies to justify their pay policies or risk censure.

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