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The Luxury Cachet of… Detroit?

“Made in the USA” sells these days, but “Made in Detroit” may sell even better.  That’s the lesson of Shinola — based in a city famous for decay and depopulation — but selling luxury products to upscale consumers in places like Palm Beach and Beverly Hills.  Karen Heller covers business and style for the Washington Post .

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By Warren Olney • Nov 21, 2014 • 1 min read

“Made in the USA” sells these days, but “Made in Detroit” may sell even better. That’s the lesson of Shinola — based in a city famous for decay and depopulation — but selling luxury products to upscale consumers in places like Palm Beach and Beverly Hills. Karen Heller covers business and style for the Washington Post.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Karen Heller

    Washington Post

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