A suggestion for Burberry’s next line: toxin-free fashion

Greenpeace has found hazardous chemicals in Burberry clothes – it should, like its some of its rivals, join our Detox campaign

The average spending of China’s high net worth individuals decreased by 15%

  Hurun Report releases Chinese Luxury Consumer Survey 2014 and Hurun Best of the Best Awards 2014. According to Hurun Report Chinese Luxury Consumer Survey 2014, the average spending of China’s high net worth individuals has decreased by 15%, with spending on gift giving down by a dramatic 25%. HNWIs are busier than ever. They … Read more

2014 Forbes Travel Guide confirming an uptick in investment in the luxury hotel industry

Forbes Travel Guide’s Ratings: Luxury Brands Continue to Shine. Forbes Travel Guide unveiled its 56th list of Star Rating recipients worldwide, including 15 new Five-Star hotels, 16 new Five-Star restaurants and five new Five-Star spas. The total number of Five-Star hotels now numbers 97 worldwide, the most in Forbes Travel Guide’s history. This year’s list … Read more

LVMH fashion prize’s panel of experts announced

LVMH’s “Young Fashion Designer of the Year” award will have 40 of fashion’s biggest names listed as experts, announced the luxury giant. The team will be working as a panel of experts whittling down the final 30 successful LVMH Prize applicants. The 40 experts include founder & executive Chairman of Net-a-Porter Natalie Massenet, supermodel and Givenchy … Read more

The preferences of China’s luxury consumers

  Chinese consumers still love luxury goods, love Burberry and prefer to buy their items abroad, according to “Luxury Purchase Power” survey by Chinese news site iFeng quoted by jingdaily. This year, Burberry topped the list of favorite brands and was followed closely by Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Dior. This reflects overall trends … Read more

World’s most expensive office markets

Demand for the best space in the best locations continues to be strong: World’s Most Expensive Office Markets. London Unseats Hong Kong.   London’s West End replaced central Hong Kong as the world’s most expensive office property market, but Asia continued to dominate the world’s most expensive office locations, accounting for four of the top five … Read more