HONG KONG -- Valentina Avalon has spent an hour on a video call, talking about her clothes.
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Valentina Avalon drops a speaker into water to test its waterproofing. Influencers such as Avalon are part of Alibaba's international growth plans. (Photo courtesy of Valentina Avalon)
HONG KONG -- Valentina Avalon has spent an hour on a video call, talking about her clothes.