We are honored to present an article by Fflur Roberts, Head of Global Luxury Goods Research at Euromonitor International Hit by the global economic slowdown, the luxury goods industry went through a period of decline in 2008-2009 but by 2010 the recovery had already begun, with most developed countries recording positive growth. At the same time the … Read more
Virgin launches in-flight mobile phone calls New Recording Studio at Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Virgin Atlantic recently launched the ability to make and receive mobile phone calls on board its new three- class Airbus A330 aircraft, which also features Virgin’s revamped Upper Class offering, according to businesstraveller. Virgin is the first British carrier to offer access … Read more
Luxury trunk maker Louis Vuitton Malletier will open an innovation terminal in Beaulieu-sur-Layon, at twenty kilometers south of Angers (Maine-et-Loire). The hub of leather goods will be a highly innovative research and innovation pole in the leather trades and could eventually employ about 400 professionals. The Beaulieu-sur-Layon commune was chosen due to the existence of a … Read more
The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt was awarded with the Green Hospitality Awards on account of the improvements made by the 5 star hotel and the Environmental Action Plan focusing on energy, waste and water management. The Green Hospitality Awards are recognised both nationally and internationally as standards that allow members achieve good environmental performance and allow visitors … Read more
Christian Louboutin Beauté From shoes to beauty products is just one step. Christian Louboutin decided to dive into cosmetics and to beautify not only our feet. Christian Loubout announce the creation of a joint venture with Batallure Beauty to establish Christian Louboutin Beauté. The first beauty products are expected to launch late 2013. “Twenty years … Read more
Christopher Bailey announces Fashion Fringe 2012 Semi-Finalists Nominees for the coveted Fashion Fringe prize Fashion Fringe, the emerging talent platform set up by Colin McDowell, announced the ten Semi-Finalists for the 2012 award, selected by the project’s 2012 Chair, Christopher Bailey, Chief Creative Officer of Burberry. Aspiring designers submitted applications throughout March and April, in … Read more