Posted by Funkyguy on December 4, 2006 8:16 AM
Todays Fashionfunky scoop is that one of the most influential magazines which defines and sets fashion trends for the year around the globe, Vogue has decided that the time is ripe for an entry into India. The country which has been constantly in the news ever since economic liberalisation began has just recorded GDP growth of 9.2%. Conde Nast (the publisher) launched Vogue China in September 2005 and also recently launched editions in Japan and Russia -
"Unlike most other Western publishers, Conde Nast will own and operate its own magazines in India rather than publishing through a joint venture or a license," Jonathan Newhouse, chairman of Conde Nast International, said in a statement. India with its rising disposable incomes and the largest English speaking population of the world is attracting investments in all avenues since 1990.



