Global luxury goods sector remains resilient: LVMH tops list of world’s largest luxury goods companies

Global luxury goods sector remains resilient, despite tougher consumer market, according to a new Deloitte report. The world’s 75 largest luxury goods companies generated luxury goods sales of $171.8 billion through the end of last fiscal year (fiscal years ended through June 2013) despite a slowdown in the global economy. The average size of the … Read more

Chopard takes over the Hôtel de Vendôme

For over 140 years, Chopard has embraced elegance, originality and individuality in its jewelry lines. Its jewelry collections include an array of designs that adorn celebrities around the world. From this year, “Happy Diamonds“, luxurious diamonds, necklaces and pendants will adorn Chopard’s first forray into the hospitality market. The famous jeweler have diversified its portfolio … Read more

Fashion may be expensive – but so is football

A Prada coat and a Premier League season ticket are both pricey – but because the football is aimed at men, it’s not dismissed as frivolous

Healthness: Best luxury bathroom brands

You know what your dream home looks like. Best of luxury bathrooms The 2014 state-of-the art bathroom concepts of the industry leaders document the move away from functional spaces to a wellness concept. As the public is demanding an ever-more luxurious and fulfilling bathroom experiences, the best luxury bathroom brands have an answer for everything and … Read more

Air France’s LA PREMIÈRE “haute couture” suite

AIR FRANCE’S NEW LA PREMIÈRE, A DESIGNER SUITE. Well-being, relaxation and serenity go hand in hand, for an exceptional trip. Just days after Etihad Airways’ launch of its Residence concept, the international luxury-seating race to win the Asian high-class aviation market was joined by Air France. At an event in Shanghai, Air France unveiled a … Read more

Harvey Weinstein licenses Charles James after Met Ball success

The Miramax co-founder plans to spearhead a revival of the couturier’s brand – following a celebration of his work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York

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