Italian legendary stylist Nino Cerruti dies
The designer and entrepreneur from Biella (Italy) Nino Cerruti died at the age of 91. Elegant in that wonderfully nonchalant way of someone who knows…
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Chinese wealthy favor luxury watches to high end real estate
In the face of slowing economic growth and President Xi Jinping’s escalating battle against housing speculation, China’s previously enthusiastic property investors are turning to luxury…
The story of Louis Vuitton – Part 1
We are in 1854, in Paris. For a few weeks now, Louis Vuitton, a young trunk maker, has opened, with the means at hand, his…
Chanel breaking conventions with hire of luxury industry outsider CEO
Chanel SA, a French luxury firm, has hired Leena Nair, a consumer goods executive, as its new CEO, seeking beyond the fashion sector for leadership…
Farfetch acquires luxury resale startup Luxclusif
Farfetch, the luxury clothing retailer, has announced the acquisition of Luxclusif, a resale site, for an unknown sum, expanding its resale presence. Luxclusif’s technological platform…
Men buy more jewellery
They were associated with strength and mysticism in ancient times and during the dawn of civilizations, frequently infused with magical abilities and tied to religious…
Thailand based conglomerate eyeing on UK department stores Selfridges
London November 2021 Central Group, a Thai conglomerate that owns the Italian department store chain La Rinascente and the German department store chain KaDeWe, is…
Uber delivers beauty on demand
For $375, Postmates, which was purchased by Uber in November for $2.65 billion, is providing a package of 18 beauty goods delivered directly to customers’…
And Lanvin Group was born
The Chinese fashion company Fosun Fashion Group has a new name, Lanvin Group, and new investors, bringing its worth to more than $1 billion. The…
A glimpse into the new Hermes store in Aventura Mall South Florida
Hermès opens a new store in the Aventura Mall, the largest mall in the state of Florida, located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The store expands Hermès’…
From Gucci to Saint Laurent, Kering group bans animal fur for its stores & shows
For several years now, many luxury brands including giants like Chanel have turned away from fur. There will soon be no animal fur in any…
The Future of Watches & Jewellery
The inaugural edition of The State of Fashion: Watches and Jewellery Report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company forecasts a shake-up in priorities for hard luxury as well…
The close connection between contemporary art and luxury
Contemporary art and luxury have always evolved in a common universe. Yet today, major luxury brands seek to strengthen the link between contemporary art and…
Neiman Marcus emerges from bankruptcy with new ad campaign
Neiman Marcus is announcing its comeback with the launch of its Fall 2021 campaign, Re-Introduce Yourself. While it is still over a month away from the end…
Most popular luxury brands in 2021
Gucci number 1, rise of Dior and Louis Vuitton, take off of queries on summer fashion… Here are the results of The Lyst Index report…