Russian-owned London based auction house to donate proceed of sales to Ukrainian red cross
Phillips has raised £5.8 million ($7.7 million) for the Ukrainian Red Cross Society after announcing this morning, March 3, that it will give the whole…
Category: Luxury
Concept store L’Eclaireur moves to Melrose Place
The ivy-covered 8400 Melrose Place l’Eclaireur Concept Store is now open, on the excellent corner spot at the top of the shopping boulevard that also…
French Designer Thierry Mugler Dies at 73
Manfred Thierry Mugler has left us. He was 73 years old. Although he retired from fashion in 2002, the designer remained a unique driving force…
Assouline publish new DIOR book on John Galliano era
Photo Credit: Penélope Cruz wearing the Tatyana Usova Inspired by Velázquez coat, haute couture autumn-winter 2007, Le Bal des Artistes, photographed by Annie Leibovitz, Vogue…
The story of Louis Vuitton – Part 2
Louis Vuitton, this name is now on everyone’s lips. He was even invited by the Empress to stay at the Palace of Compiègne. Several times…
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…
Chanel inaugurates Miami Design District flagship during Art Basel festival
In Miami’s Design District, CHANEL has established a new store. The new boutique, which is located at 155 NE 41st Street in the center of…
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…
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’…
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…
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…
Chloé : first B-Corp in the luxury industry
Since announcing its intention to become a B-Corp last year, the Paris-based handbag maker has accelerated its use of materials with a lower environmental impact,…