PPR luxury group third-quarter 2012 revenue PPR continue to boast strong performances even as growth cools in the luxury and high-end market PPR posted third-quarter 2012 revenue of €2.6 billion, up 6.6% versus the same 2011 period on a comparable basis. PPR’s Luxury division posted an 11.9% leap in revenue in the third quarter of the … Read more
Snow Polo goes global and Aspen draws big talent If you have heard of it, you might think St. Moritz — polo has been played on the frozen lake there for more than a quarter century (snow polo polo was first introduced in 1985). Over the decades the Swiss event has drawn an international crowd of … Read more
Choosing the cream genetically suited to skin type The Organic Pharmacy offers in-store DNA testing How quickly your skin will age? A British firm is ready to answer this question by launching the reportedly first in-store DNA tests. These tests will allow London shoppers to choose the cream and serum genetically suited to their skin … Read more
In the new EU Industrial Policy strategy, published on 10 October, the European Union announces its intention to focus on creative industries, such as the European fashion, high-end, and luxury industry. “Given their economic significance, it is important to ensure that adequate policies are in place at EU level that take into account these business … Read more
Barbie, the world’s most popular fashion doll, has unveiled the newest innovation toy with a combination of technology and fashion. The 11.5-inch Barbie Photo Fashion doll is also a 0.3 megapixel digital camera. The snapped images are instantly displayed on Barbie doll’s LCD shirt screen. The digital camera features 4 MB of memory and stores … Read more
Interbrand Releases 13th Annual Best Global Brands Report Despite the current economic landscape, all of the luxury brands in the 13th annual Best Global Brands report released by Interbrand increased their brand value. As the meaning of luxury shifts, this year’s top luxury brands reflect a changing global consciousness – with success dependent not … Read more