French luxury group PPR to sell its American plus-size clothing business

PPR luxury group selling its American plus-size clothing business   PPR announces that Redcats has entered into a definitive agreement to sell OneStopPlus Group, its plus-size business in the United States, to Charlesbank Capital Partners and Webster Capital for an enterprise value of USD 525 million. OneStopPlus Group consists of the OneStopPlus.com, Woman Within, Roaman’s, … Read more

“Formula 1 is the right place for Rolex to be”

Rolex signs global partnership with Formula 1 From the 2013 season, Luxury Swiss watch brand Rolex is the official Formula 1 timekeeper and the official timepiece to the sport. According to Rolex, the new partnership is “due to develop over the coming seasons”. The Swiss company will place its logo around the Formula 1 circuits … Read more

Celebrity makeup artist Billy B. appointed L’Oreal Paris’ expert

L’Oreal Paris Announces New Consulting Makeup Artist Billy B.  Renowned celebrity makeup artist Billy Brasfield (known best around the globe as “Billy B.”) was welcomed to L’Oreal Paris’ impressive roster of experts. “I love my job. I feel lucky to have discovered my talent and consider it a privilege to share what I’ve learned. Working … Read more

Limited edition tequila bottle stopper by fashion icon John Varvatos

Fashion Icon John Varvatos Rocks Patron Anejo Tequila with Limited Edition Bottle Stopper  Patron Spirits has partnered with world-renowned fashion designer John Varvatos, the first-ever artist to collaborate on a new design element of the Patron bottle, to craft a limited edition bottle stopper. The inspiration for the stopper emerged from Varvatos’ love of music. … Read more

MB&F’s timepiece with a 1970s twist: HM5 On The Road Again

MB&F’s HM5 “On The Road Again” Watch     MB&F’s HM5 takes the 1970s icons and now, 40 years into the future, puts them “On the Road Again” with a new Horological Machine called HM5. The futuristic case is inspired by the early 1970s, when “everything seemed possible: humanoid robots, jet-packs and flying cars”. The supercars, … Read more

What are luxury handbag consumers interested in?

World Handbag Report – industry’s first global analysis of the luxury handbag market China – the 3rd largest volume of luxury handbag searches European handbag brands dominate China    After the World Luxury Index Handbags study release this July, Digital Luxury Group and Luxury Society released The World Handbag Report, the industry’s first global analysis … Read more