Karl Lagerfeld launches new fragrance – Karleidoscope Karleidoscope is the new Karl Lagerfeld‘s self-referencing perfume (launched in European stores on October 11) that comes in a kaleidoscope-shaped bottle. How is the new Karl’s perfume? It features notes of freesia, heliotrope, patchouli, violet, angelica, tonka bean, and …benzoin. The ad campaign is fronted by Lagerfeld favorite … Read more
Christian Louboutin at the height of his career: a retrospective at London’s Design Museum Opening in March, the display at London’s Design Museum will mark the 20th anniversary of the Christian Louboutin’s first Parisian store — the real starting point of a career that took its turn when Louboutin embarked on an internship at the … Read more
Hermes launches luxury limited edition Indian saris Indian women may wear Western dress to the office during the day but for weddings and other formal occasions they often prefer to wear saris, reflecting the strong pull of tradition. Part of Hermes effort to connect to India’s culture and to the tradition of elegance of Indian … Read more
British Airways offers luxury air service British Airways (BA) is introducing luxurious new first class flights on several major global routes. The airline had launched in September its biggest and a decade-long brand advertising campaign which coincides with a five-year programme of an investment of five billion pounds. New aircraft, new economy and premium economy … Read more
LVMH Snaps Up Crocodile Goods Firm French luxury giant LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton plans to buy a controlling stake of crocodile-skin-goods business Heng Long through an initial S$160.8 million ($123.8 million) offer for the company. Heng Long is one of the five top-tier tanneries of crocodilian leather in the world, with an entrenched position … Read more
Celebrating the launch of the My Monogram service on Small Leather Goods, Louis Vuitton hosted a party at famous Paris taxidermy store Deyrolle. The place was populated with small cute creatures sculpted from the Louis Vuitton wallets, coin pouches, belts, and bag hardware. These new critters were designed by British Artist Billie Achilleos. Each animal … Read more