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Priya Raj
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Priya Raj is a fashion expert providing commentary on the brand's status.
Notable Quotes
""It's no secret that the brand is in significant debt.""View Story →
""Even in a market obsessed with quiet luxury, their sexy Sicilian vibe has outlasted trends, and they've built a cult following for it.""View Story →
""So the problem isn't with the designs at all, rather in the financial running of the business. They clearly need some outside help.""View Story →
"We've moved away from novelty, colourful jewellery for the most part, which is what Claire's are best known for."View Story →
"Really the collapse of Claire's in the UK says a lot about how pre-teen and teen tastes and shopping preferences have evolved in the last decade."View Story →
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