A glimpse into the world of Santoni Shoes
SANTONI UNIQUA: “MAKING OF” AN EXCEPTIONAL SHOE This pair of shoes is simply stunning. Handmade from a single piece of calfskin, it has no topstitching.…
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”…
Dame Vivienne Westwood dies at 81
She was both the “empress of punk” and the star designer of British fashion: known for her eccentric creations, Vivienne Westwood, died on Thursday after…
Collab: Elie Saab et Aubade signent une ligne de lingerie
La marque française de lingerie Aubade a annoncé qu’elle collaborait avec la maison de couture de luxe Elie Saab sur trois collections capsules de lingerie…
In conversation with Ana Brant
In conversation with Ana M. Brant, director of guest experience innovation with Dorchester Collection Hotels.
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…
Le groupe Estée Lauder rachète Tom Ford
Kering est en pourparlers avancés pour acquérir Tom Ford, a rapporté jeudi le Wall Street Journal. Le groupe de luxe français, qui possède des marques…
Pre-owned market is not slowing down
A new study from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and resale specialist Vestiaire Collective claims resale market is not slowing down. The estimated value of the apparel, footwear, and accessories resale market…
Le Printemps à New York
Le Printemps a annoncé mercredi qu’il ouvrirait son premier magasin américain à New York, visant le marché américain dans le cadre d’une expansion mondiale plus…
Issey Miyake dies leaving a timeless legacy
His name is better known abroad than the Emperor of Japan. 84-year-old stylist Issey Miyake died of liver cancer on Friday August 5. He was…
GUCCI’s crypto payments booming in the USA
Gucci began accepting cryptocurrency in a few U.S. stores in May, and now it’s going all-in on the blockchain-based payments. As BitPay — the Italian luxury…
Maison Francis Kurkdjian to open Perfumer’s Garden to public
LVMH’s Maison Francis Kurkdjian is supporting the creation of the Perfumer’s Garden, a space that will house hundreds of disparate plants used for perfume making. Opening in…
Moët & Chandon opens Champagne bar in London at Harrods
Moët & Chandon opened its largest stand-alone champagne bar in Europe at Harrods, Knightsbridge, London with a full selection of champagnes from innovations to rarities, signature cocktails…
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…