Ralph Lauren – the first luxury brand to introduce subscription apparel rental

  The Lauren Look: Ralph Lauren’s first subscription apparel rental. The idea is to offer consumers an innovative new channel to experience, engage and ultimately shop the luxury fashion brand. Ralph Lauren announced the introduction of ‘The Lauren Look,’ the Company’s first subscription clothing rental initiative, with the Lauren Ralph Lauren brand. Ralph Lauren is … Read more

Walpole welcomes a new cohort of luxury creative entrepreneurs to the 2021 Brands of Tomorrow

  Brands of Tomorrow Class of 2021: Walpole unveiled the next generation of luxury businesses. Walpole, the industry body for the British luxury sector, has unveiled the 2021 participants for its annual Brands of Tomorrow programme, supported by partners Mishcon de Reya and moneycorp. The initiative will nurture and guide 12 of Britain’s most innovative … Read more

Biggest luxury group announces L’Escalator – a French business incubator open to everyone

  This new incubator is open to everyone, regardless of their age, background or degrees. It seeks to support projects at every stage, whether still just ideas or already marketing their products or services. L’Escalator, a new incubator created in November 2020 by Maurice Lévy, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Publicis advertising group, aims … Read more

Top 10 Power Markets of the Year. Luxury Real Estate Report

    What were the driving forces behind the luxury real estate market in 2020. A new report by Coldwell Banker titled “The Report: 2021 Global Luxury Market Insights” details the top performing and emerging markets, along with shifting buyer trends during an unprecedented year. New definitions of luxury — like the intangibles of family, … Read more

Bernard Arnault’s family office and L Catterton to buy German footwear group Birkenstock

    L Catterton, the private equity firm backed by Bernard Arnault’s LVMH, has agreed to buy the German footwear group Birkenstock in a deal that values the company at about €4bn. Birkenstock brothers retain stake in the company. Global lifestyle brand Birkenstock has reached an agreement to sell a majority stake in Birkenstock Group … Read more

Nobu Hotel and Restaurant announces expansion into the Gate to the World

  Nobu Hotel and Restaurant to open in Elbtower, the most exclusive destination in Hamburg, Germany. The Elbtower will be a mixed-use development destination encompassing premium office space and the Nobu Hotel and Restaurant set within the tallest high-rise in the city. Elbtower development is Northern Germany’s tallest skyscraper and became the most attractive place … Read more