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Article: DENIM DISH.(Statistical Data Included)
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- WWD
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- January 24, 2002
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Latin Brands Head North
Pop divas and supermodels aren't the only Latin influences percolating up into the U.S. fashion world.
Executives at Brazilian denim companies including Triton, Sul Denim and Argentinian brand Kosiuko all said they have plans to expand business within the next few years through distribution growth and marketing.
Known for its large economy and fashion industry -- Morumbi Fashion is Sao Paulo's version of 7th on Sixth -- Brazil produces an average of 101 million pairs of jeans per year, according to Abravest, the Brazilian clothing association.
Brazilian designer Tufi Duek started Triton in Sao Paulo in 1975, ...