It’s such a sad and frustrating moment to look into one’s closet and think, “Ugh, I have nothing to wear.” Curating a wardrobe takes years of planning and discipline. Apparel needs change (as do waistlines) over time, adding obstacles to… Read More ›
Tag Archive for ‘luxury’
Luxury Industry Takes Its Time to Embrace Africa
(Reuters) Africa has more millionaires than Russia, but for many wealthy Africans shopping for designer handbags or luxury watches still means travelling to New York or Europe. Even as luxury goods companies have ventured into unconventional markets such as Mongolia, A… Read More ›
Longchamp: A Long Way From Pipes in Paris
(The Independent) Flanked by the top model Coco Rocha, and watched by fashion’s glitterati and a crowd of paparazzi, Jean Cassegrain cut the ribbon to unveil his family’s new emporium. Longchamp, the French handbag maker, is in good company. Gold… Read More ›
Mature Markets
Below, the Financial Times explores the buying power of an older generation. And seriously, how could you not love this lady and her fur? Luxury brands are waking up to the power of the older woman. Is it possible that… Read More ›
Fashion Follows Trend for Hard Luxury
(Financial Times) As the fashion industry descends on Paris this week for the haute couture shows, one of the first stops will be the new Louis Vuitton jewellery boutique, a 160 sq m store opening on Monday on Place Vendôme… Read More ›
Luxury Luggage: A Buyers Guide
Mon bel homme have recently been having a Wes Anderson marathon with the Director’s release of Moonrise Kingdom (which is very charming if you have not yet had the chance to see it). I know he loves Rushmore the most, but… Read More ›
Louis Vuitton Named World’s Most Valuable Luxury Brand
Louis Vuitton has been named the most valuable luxury brand in the world for the seventh year running. The French fashion house, for which Marc Jacobs is the creative director, is worth $25.9 billion (£16.5 billion) according to Millward Brown… Read More ›
Millennials: Young, Broke, and Spending on Luxury
Julie Halpert investigates the new generation of consumers for the Fiscal Times: Shaun Spellman, a 27-year-old owner of an Internet marketing firm, recently paid $300 for the newest Android cell phone the day it was released, even though he believes… Read More ›