LVMH Institut des Métiers d’Excellence, the biggest vocational training program in the luxury industry, announced major European expansion

LVMH Institut des Métiers d’Excellence announces expansion and new courses for students and apprentices interested in careers in artisanal craftsmanship, creative and luxury retail. For its first class in 2014 the IME welcomed 28 apprentices. Since then, nearly 300 trainees have joined this unique work/study program. This growth reflects both an increase in the number of apprentices … Read more

In a luxury business environment that remains uncertain, LVMH approaches the second half of the year with caution

World’s leading luxury products group reports good growth in Europe, Asia and the United States; LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €19.7 billion in the first half of 2017, an increase of 15%. Organic revenue growth was 12% compared to the same period in 2016. All geographic … Read more

LVMH Institut des Métiers d’Excellence is partnering with leading Italian fashion school

The LVMH Institut des Métiers d’Excellence has expanded to Italy. LVMH Institut des Métiers d’Excellence selects Polimoda as official partner in Italy for leather goods professional training. Tuscany region, a major hub of leather goods production worldwide, is offering funds for an innovative partnership between the LVMH Institut des Métiers d’Excellence (IME) and Polimoda, the … Read more

Luxury Presents for the Retro Enthusiast

Whether you are looking for a present for someone who thinks they were born in the wrong decade or someone who actually was born decades ago, retro gifts have a habit of bringing a smile to a lot of different kinds of peoples’ faces. They also make for fantastic collectors’ items to be the envy of … Read more

Ex-Agent Provocateur Fabrizio Malverdi is the new CEO of Italy’s Brioni

Brioni has a new CEO. Kering luxury group announced the appointment of Fabrizio Malverdi as the CEO of Brioni, effective 18 April 2017. Fabrizio Malverdi will report to Jean-François Palus, Kering’s Group managing director. Fabrizio Malverdi has held management positions in luxury companies including Dior Homme, Givenchy and John Galliano. From 2016, he was CEO … Read more

Pierre Herme macaron sent to the astronauts at the International Space Station

Macaron dans le etoiles. Few grams of sweetness out into the galaxy. This week, SpaceX Dragon, the cargo ship of the American private space transportation company SpaceX, brought supplies and a birthday treat to the International Space Station. Besides supplies for the seven experiments developed by Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales/ CNES for the Proxima mission … Read more