Chloé Eyewear – “I don’t explain anything, I have lived… I lived the life I wanted”

Retro-modernity is in full bloom this summer with Chloé eyewear collection‘s oversized shape, gilded metal frames and transparent acetate arms. Agathea sunglasses featured in the Spring-Summer 2013 ad campaign provide a sophisticated, contemporary look. The new sunglasses come in two designs and six shades and colors: Gold Honey (copper), Gold Havana (slightly tinted glass), Gold … Read more

Chanel’s application to trademark ‘Jersey’ refused

Chanel’s Jersey claim rejected by the UK Intellectual Property Office Chanel‘s attempt to trademark its Jersey fragrancefailed after the UK Intellectual Property Office rejected the request following opposition from the government of Jersey  (the largest of the Channel Islands, UK). The island’s Economic Development Department objected to the use of the single word “Jersey” as … Read more

The real price of fake products: EU report

Fake products harm the economy, as they damage legitimate business and starve innovation. Counterfeiting activities account for over €200 billion in losses for the world economy and it is estimated that such losses may climb further, according to European Commission‘s latest study “Too good to be true: the real price of fake products”, a report … Read more

Using digital to drive in-store luxury purchases: Multichannel Retail study

In an attempt to find growth, the companies are, again, turning to multichannel, believing that when channels coordinate, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Although e-commerce continues to register double-digital growth year-over-year, online sales have not matched the hype and vision evangelized over the last 15 years. In the same vein, … Read more

What’s the Karlest thing?

KARL LAGERFELD Eyewear Campaign making of teaser Celebrating the opening of his second concept store in Paris, the prolific Karl Lagerfeld released the teaser for his eyewear campaign with Dutch artist and model Saskia de Brauw (born 19 April 1981), one of the most in-demand models of the year, and Spanish model Jon Kortajarena (born … Read more

Dior Ready-to-Wear Fall 2013 at the Paris’ Opéra Garnier

Dior invited the luxury house’s ambassador ladies at the Opéra Garnier in Paris, one of the most famous opera house in the world and a symbol of Paris like Tour Eiffel, Notre Dame cathedral, the Louvre, or Sacré Coeur. The Opéra de Paris or simply the Opéra and its opulent architecture is the stage for … Read more