Wealthy Consumers in Top Markets: survey

Wealthy Consumers From Seven Nations Define What Constitutes Luxury and How They Shop and Rank Brands; Superior Quality, Craftsmanship and Customer Service Remain Essential but Many Firms Fall Short New York City-based Luxury Institute released “Luxury Branding and Marketing: A Global Comparison of Wealthy Consumers in Top Markets,” a survey of wealthy consumers in the … Read more

Vacheron Constantin has sold the production for 2012: It will be a good year, but it will be less than last year

Vacheron Constantin Says Watches for 2012 are Already Sold Out In the first two days of the 2012 SIHH watch fair in Geneva, Vacheron Constantin, the oldest Swiss watchmaker in continuous operation sold out all the production for the year. Vacheron Constantin expects to have a “great” year and to increase its revenue, though growth … Read more

US Ambassador to China interview

Us Ambassador to China interviewed by Gary Locke. “China is an old civilisation and a new country constantly reinventing itself…with metropolitans from 5 to 10 million confident people, looking for the future… IP protection will become the success of China….” Chinese mind is so different than Western mind, it is brilliant from the US to … Read more

The men’s wear business in ready-to-war position

Between France and Italy, the men’s wear business is “ready-to-war,” says Suzy Menkes in her latest article dedicated to men’s wear booming. The French luxury companies have seized the opportunity to ally with Italian savoir-faire. PPR, the luxury group headed by François-Henri Pinault, completed its 100 percent purchase of the Italian men’s wear brand Brioni. … Read more

Cavalli partnering with Franck Muller for luxury watch line

Roberto Cavalli has teamed up with Swiss haute horlogerie brand Franck Muller for the “Roberto Cavalli by Franck Muller” watch collection, scheduled to bow globally this fall. WWD reports January 16 that the timepieces will be available in Cavalli boutiques, as well as Franck Muller stores and selected retailers. Available for men and women, prices … Read more

Invite Al Pacino to Surprise your Guests

Al Pacino

If you want to really surprise your guests take the opportunity to invite celebrities to your table! In February 2012, from 20th-26th AL PACINO will be in Europe  and from 16th-26th, FELICITY HUFFMAN (Lynette Scavo from “Desperate Housewives”) will be there also. Both are available for Corporate Events, Private Parties, Talk Show and others opportunities. … Read more