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Altagamma provides behind-the-scenes experiences at Italy’s luxury brands

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Luxury brands can be tourist destinations in their own right, says Italy’s luxury body Altagamma Foundation. Altagamma gathers and promotes worldwide the most extraordinary Italian brands. Together with IC Bellagio, Altagamma launches “Altagamma Italian Experiences by IC Bellagio”, programme to provide unique, behind-the-scenes experiences at some of Italy’s most iconic brands. The programme is aimed … Read more

John Hardy debuts first U.S. Experiential Retail Boutique

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Luxury jewelry brand John Hardy debuts its first U.S. flagship, situated in New York’s Soho neighborhood. The flagship, opened November 25, offers a highly differentiated and authentic shopping experience designed to engage all five senses with the myth and magic of Balinese artisanship. The highlight of the flagship is an experiential concept space on the … Read more

Sam Cam the brand – what to expect from the Cefinn fashion label

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Samantha Cameron is launching her own fashion brand in early 2017. Is it a case of the former PM’s wife monetising her status, or does she know what she’s doing?

Selfridges goes bigger on bags as £300m London revamp begins

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Oxford Street store to have biggest ‘handbag hall’ in the world designed with architect David Chipperfield

Still in vogue: luxury magazines defy print market gloom

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Top glossy titles pull more readers and advertisers as fashion, arts and lifestyle content retains its shiny appeal

Qatar wins approval to turn US embassy in London into hotel

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Westminster council accepts plan to build 137-room hotel in Grade II-listed building in Grosvenor Square