Stuart Weitzman for Beyonce

Footwear designer Stuart Weitzman and Beyonce‘s creative team have designed the footwear for The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour. This is a continuation of their collaboration following Weitzman’s creation of the shoes for Beyonce’s last two tours, The Beyonce Experience and I Am…Tour, as well as multiple special performances. Beyonce’s stylists, Ty Hunter and Raquel … Read more

In Fine Style – the tastes of the royal courts shaping the fashion world

Tudor and Stuart fashions, displayed in the newest style exhibition at the Buckingham Palace, demonstrate that high fashion was always eccentric. The fierce competition for the best designs led to a voracious search for innovative creations. “In Fine Style: The Art of Tudor and Stuart Fashion” at The Queen’s Gallery focuses on how royal clothing could … Read more

Luxury Goods Landscape: China. Infographic.

Benefitting from a fast-growing middle class and a fast-developing distribution network, sales of luxury goods in China have consistently outperformed the global market. Sales of luxury goods in China tripled in value in the 5 years to 2012 and by 2017 the country’s luxury market is set to double in value again, according to the … Read more

History of sneaker explored in “Out of the Box: The Rise of sneaker culture”

The Bata Shoe Museum (Toronto) announced the opening of the first north American exhibition that will explore the history of sneaker culture. Opening to the public on April 25, 2013, “Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture” exhibition  designed by famed industrial designer Karim Rashid features over 120 sneakers representing the past 150 years. Highlighting … Read more

The most sought-after luxury brands in Brazil

The most-searched luxury brands in Brazil What are the most sought-after luxury brands in Brazil? 20+ million consumer online searches originating from Brazil shaped the key trends of the Brazilian luxury market identified in the latest World Luxury Index – Brazil released by Digital Luxury Group (DLG). The study covers 300+ luxury brands within six … Read more