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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.

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    By Warren Olney • Dec 8, 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. Late last month we spoke with Karen Heller, who covers business and style for the Washington Post. She updated us on the 'luxury cachet' of Detroit.

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    1. 1:50The Luxury Cachet of… Detroit?You’re reading this
    2. 8:41The Changing Face of Charity
    3. 45:12Football, the Newest Partisan Divide
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Claire Martin

      Producer, To the Point/Which Way LA?

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      Karen Heller

      Washington Post

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Charitable Giving in the Era of the Ice Bucket Challenge
    1. 1:50The Luxury Cachet of… Detroit?You’re reading this
    2. 8:41The Changing Face of Charity
    3. 45:12Football, the Newest Partisan Divide
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