India by design: the pursuit of luxury & fashion

Content: Foreword.    Preface.     Acknowledgments.     List of Tables and Figures.     List of Photographs.     Part I: Overview.     Chapter 1: Defining Luxury and Fashion.     Chapter 2: Framework and Context of Luxury in India.     Chapter 3: Demographics, Economy, Spending Habits, and Purchasing Power.     Chapter 4: Cultural Issues and Specificities of the Indian Market.     Part II: The Indian Consumer.     Chapter 5: Consumer Differences Between Cities.     Chapter 6: Indian Views on Luxury.     Part III: Market Potential.     Chapter 7: Mapping Fashion and Luxury Brands in India.     Chapter 8: Retail and Distribution Issues.     Chapter 9: Human Resources Issues and Practices.     Chapter 10: Fashion Education in India.     Part IV: The Indian Designer.     Chapter 11: Designer Market Structures.     Chapter 12: Designers.     Part V: Conclusion.     Chapter 13: Where Are Indian Luxury and Fashion Going?     Chapter 14: Case Studies.     Appendix I: How-to Guide for Brands Entering the Market.     Glossary.     Bibliography.     Index.