Jane Birkin: The woman with a bag named after her dies at 76
Getting into the fashion industry can be easy. Maintaining a name into the business too. But leaving this world behing being an icon of the…
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Luxury goods, a prime investment for money launderers
Luxury goods and their potential connection to “dirty money” or illicit activities is a constant subject of scrutiny and concern. Most luxury brands have faced…
In conversation with Ana Brant
In conversation with Ana M. Brant, director of guest experience innovation with Dorchester Collection Hotels.
The story of the TAG Heuer Monaco watch
The Monaco watch from TAG Heuer has a fascinating story behind its creation. Introduced in 1969, it quickly became an iconic timepiece that pushed the…
Donna Karan, a timeless American designer
Donna Karan, born Donna Ivy Faske on October 2, 1948, is an American fashion designer and the creator of the Donna Karan New York and…
Les nouvelles technologies bouleversent le recrutement dans le secteur du luxe
Dans l’univers du luxe où les enjeux sont élevés, les entreprises sont confrontées à des pressions concurrentielles plus fortes que jamais. L’un des champs de bataille…
Harrods rank number one employer among luxury department stores around the world
Harrods employees over 10,000 staff. Fifty percent employed directly by Harrods and fifty percent by in-store concession brands such as Gucci and Chanel. This brings…
Age discrimination at work slowing luxury sector performance
Keeping older people out of the workforce in the U.S.A in 2019 had a cost of $800 billion, according to AARP. Ageism in the workplace…
Fendi unveils newly renovated boutique in Courchevel
Fendi has unveiled its fully renovated its 92 sqm boutique in Courchevel. Materials and finishes include precious woods, marble and travertine, to create a “modern and warm”…
Why commission-based compensation is wrong in luxury retail
Why commission-based compensation is wrong in luxury retail. Jean-Noel Kapferer stated in his well-known book, The Luxury Strategy, that sales personnel in a luxury store…
Personal luxury goods market to reach 360-380 billion in euros by 2025
The personal luxury goods market is exhibiting an impressive rebound, according to new data from Bain & Company. With fuel from a successful 2021 holiday shopping season,…
Gucci expands footwear manufacturing in Italy
Gucci is investing in a new industrial platform in Italy, which will provide jobs for more than 400 workers within three years. The factory, covering more than…
Those luxury goods cost more used than new
Buying second-hand an exceptional watch or designer piece of leather goods is now a trend. The craze is such that some of these objects of…
Fortnum & Mason open first branch in Qatar
Fortnum & Mason, one of London’s most prominent and prestigious department stores is opening its first branch in Qatar ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Located…
Luxury industry Events 2021-2022
The luxury goods industry is increasingly recovering from the pandemic and it is reflected in the international agenda of tradeshows, congresses and conferences. Numbers have…
