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accounts for 2017 are likewise been suspended. According to the Greek newspaper
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top designers who work together to present two collections per year: Autumn/Winter and Spring/Summer. The collection's highlight is the "Premium K" collection which includes limited edition jewellery and accessories pieces. Folli Follie's philosophy is to offer a "full fashion concept" of branded,
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shareholders like Fosun and Dufry demanded that Mr. Koutsolioutsos resigns his post as also did the union of employees who have appealed for the Greek courts help in order to place the company under a protective status vs its creditors.
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