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
Dutchman to sell rare 250-year-old liquor collection 5,000 rare bottles of cognac, whisky, armagnac and other liquors, some dating back to the French Revolution, are to be sold for a total estimated price of six million euros. Dutch collector Van der Bunt, 63, inherited part of the collection from his father and grandfather and stored … Read more
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
What you don’t know about South African luxury market South Africa is home to a significant portion of the resources used in luxury goods. South Africa has nearly 80% of the world’s platinum, is one of the world’s biggest gold and diamond miners, and has excellent leather. International appetite for local fine-craft brands like Avoova, … Read more
This important digital initiative marked the only opportunity to purchase the RTW collection via e-commerce site for a limited time period. The trunk show offered a range of head-to-toe runway looks from the Spring Summer runway collection including clothing, shoes and handbags. Unique in the luxury digital sector, Ferragamo’s online trunk show featured a user-friendly … Read more
Berluti launched its first menswear collection The luxury industry is driven by male consumers, who are now spending £155 billion a year on luxury clothes and accessories for themselves, according to a new study. “Men seem to be a little bit more selfish these days, and spend a bit more on themselves and a little … Read more