Newly Acquired Taste for Luxury Fashion Results in Win for Premium Retailers

American Express Business Insights Data Show Full-Price Online Luxury Fashion Spending Sizzling The new data released from American Express Business Insights during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week revealed additional telling shifts in luxury fashion spending both in US and abroad. While young Gen Y consumers are demonstrating a growing hunger for full-priced online luxury, Seniors are showing … Read more

Savoir-fair Fatto a mano: Valentino Timestrings capsule collection

Valentino Timestrings capsule collection, signed by duo Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, is a celebration of time, luxury, unique Italian craftmanship and haute couture expertise. Valentino created a collection of 10 pairs of shoes fully executed by hand that have stamped on every model the time spent in its manufacture. “When we talk about … Read more

Chloe Spring Summer 2012 bags & accessories

Chloé Spring Summer 2012 bags play on the softness of leather This Spring Summer 2012 season Chloé plays on the softness of leather. The stars of the bags & accessories collection area mini clutch with extra-wide strap, an oversized clutch, a new shoulder chain bag and a big tote. The beautiful textures, from sensual soft … Read more

LVMH bought 10 percent stake in China fashion maker Ochirly

LVMH has acquired a 10 per cent stake in China fashion maker Ochirly French luxury giant LVMH has acquired through private equity arm L Capital, a 10 percent stake in mainland fashion maker Ochirly. The deal is worth US$200 million. Ochirly, established in late 1990s, currently operates about 200 retail outlets across the mainland and … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Elena Garcia – eco designer and owner Elena Garcia Eco-Couture

Born in Spain but based in London since 1992, Elena Garcia originally trained as a linguist, specialising in Public Services Interpreting. Her interpreter’s job has led her to work with many local groups and has made her aware of the problems faced by migrant communities and people in penitentiary institutions. Following her passion for design, … Read more