Luxury Remains Resilient in the Face of Economic Turbulence Affordable luxury – important ballast to growth in cash-strapped developed markets Driven mainly by strength in emerging economies, overall retail growth in 2012 is set to be stronger than in 2011, with luxury goods sales expected to exceed US$302 billion worldwide. This represents a year-on-year real … Read more
50th anniversary of James Bond celebrated with 007 limited-edition champagne Bollinger launches Bond limited-edition vintage dedicated to 007 Five decades on her Majesty’s Secret Service and the release of Skyfall are celebrated with a Bond limited-edition champagne. Champagne Bollinger, featured in the recent James Bond movies like Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, has released … Read more
Dior to create Christmas window displays for Paris’ Printemps In the tradition of creating elaborate and fantastical Christmas window displays, Parisian luxury department store Printemps, the flagship location on Boulevard Haussmann, will have a Dior Christmas window decorations this year. Previously, the Paris luxury retailer have collaborated with Chanel and Lanvin on its Christmas displays. … Read more
‘Made in China’ is usually what it says on clothing labels but ambitious Chinese retailers are now looking to make their own brands household names in the UK
OPI honoring James Bond with 18 karat gold polish OPI SKYFALL – James Bond 007 Collection In celebration of James Bond’s Golden Anniversary OPI released brand’s first-ever 18 karat gold leaf top coat “The Man with the Golden Gun”. Inspired by the world of 007, this top coat contains real 18 karat gold and … Read more
The Harrods: Crowns Auction. 23rd July – 5th August 2012 Harrods is auctioning four one-of-a-kind designer crowns created by Valentino, Roberto Cavalli, Paul Smith and Lanvin and featured in our spectacular Diamond Jubilee window displays. Each of these crowns is a priceless collector’s item with each brand’s signature style reflected in the design. The … Read more