Altagamma’s “Emerging Brands Award – Believing in the Future”. Second Edition

“Emerging Brands Award – Believing in the Future” initiated by Fondazione Altagamma, the Italian luxury brand committee, is the first Italian mentorship program dedicated to the emerging luxury brands of the Cultural and Creative industries. The Award is aimed at all Italian high-end companies, on the luxury market for no more than 10 years, which … Read more

Kering 2016 First-Quarter Revenue. Strong performance in Luxury in an uncertain environment

On January 21, 2016, the Corporate Knights’ Global 100 index published at the World Economic Forum in Davos ranked Kering as one of the 100 most sustainable companies in the world. Kering was the only Luxury group featured in the 2016 Global 100 index, and ranked second in the Textile, Apparel & Luxury Goods sector. … Read more

Ski pants, hair tucks and Penelope Pitstop – eight key trends from Milan

The latest looks from Milan fashion week take inspiration from everything from the ski slopes to Snow White

The new fragrances you need for the season. A scent journey into the art of the rose: Guerlain, Roja Dove, Acqua Di Parma, Nasomatto, Diptyque, Yves Saint Laurent

World’s top perfumers bring a refresh on our perfume wardrobe with new olfactory delights. Rose is clearly a prevailing theme for Spring 2016. Dolce & Gabbana Rosa Excelsa, Annick Goutal Rose PomPon, or Acqua Di Parma Rosa Nobile are all scent journeys into the art of the rose. Spring roses, Taif, Bulgarian, or Damask roses … Read more

Currency fluctuations and globe-trotters boost the personal luxury goods market, but real growth slows, says study

The worldwide luxury industry surpassed €1 trillion in retail sales value in 2015 and delivered healthy growth of 5% year over year (at constant exchange rates), driven primarily by luxury cars (8%), luxury hospitality (7%) and fine arts (6%), according to the 14th edition of the Bain Luxury Study, published by Bain & Company for … Read more

Kering luxury group announces healthy performances, powered by tourist shoppers in Western Europe and Japan

Kering’s third-quarter 2015 revenue published last week shows sustained 15% growth in the first nine months. Kering posted revenue of €2,895 million in the third quarter of 2015, up 12.0% on the third quarter of 2014 as reported and up 3.1% on a comparable Group structure and exchange rate basis, in line with the 2015 … Read more