Leading marketplace for pre-loved fashion acquires US pioneer in fashion resale industry

The transaction is a key milestone for the luxury fashion resale industry. Vestiaire Collective, the leading global online marketplace for desirable pre-loved fashion today announces the acquisition of Tradesy, the US pioneer in the fashion resale industry. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Vestiaire Collective and Tradesy were both founded in 2009 by … Read more

Walpole’s Brands of Tomorrow: 12 of Britain’s most innovative fledging luxury companies

  Walpole, the industry body for the British luxury sector, has unveiled the participants for its annual Brands of Tomorrow programme. The initiative will nurture and guide 12 of Britain’s most innovative fledging luxury companies, and provide the skills and support needed to navigate the ongoing challenges of the global pandemic and beyond. Now in … Read more

2022 Dubai International Boat Show gathers super yacht builders, 100% solar-powered boats, and emission-free innovation

  Dubai International Boat Show is the place to be for all marine lovers. The 28th edition of the nautical showcase is the Mena yachting industry’s first international in-person event since the Covid-19 pandemic and  features a high-profile, diverse collection of global marine attractions from more than 800 brands. Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) is … Read more

Luxury items operate as crypto assets for the analogue world in times of war

Gold, luxury watches and jewelry serve as a store of value and a hedge against inflation. As global market reacted to Russian Invasion of Ukraine, the luxury brands were the last to announce the exit. Russian buyers invested in hard luxury, such as watches and jewellery. As al-jazeera wrote, at the beginning of the invasion … Read more

This is Lugano’s Plan B: The Swiss city aims to become a home for the crypto community

Swiss city of Lugano announces a center of excellence for blockchain adoption in Europe. The City of Lugano, Switzerland, and Tether Operations Limited Commit to Building a Center of Excellence for Blockchain Adoption in Europe. Collaboration Aims to Drive City-wide Blockchain Adoption and Allow Citizens to Pay Annual Taxes and City Services in Bitcoin, Tether … Read more

2022 Cosmoprof Asia relocating to Singapore

This special edition of Cosmoprof Asia in Singapore will figure as the most important gathering of international beauty stakeholders, supplier and beauty buyers since Cosmoprof’s last edition in 2019. A special edition of Cosmoprof Asia 2022 to be held in Singapore. Cosmoprof Organisers, BolognaFiere Group and Informa Markets, announced today Cosmoprof Asia 2022 will be … Read more