The biggest European Karl Lagerfeld store to be opened in London

Karl Lagerfeld to open the biggest European Karl Lagerfeld store.   Karl Lagerfeld, the German fashion designer, artist, photographer and Creative Direcor of Chanel and Fendi luxury fashion houses, will open his self-named fashion and accessories brand in London in March 2014. The 250 sq. meter Karl Lagerfeld concept store will be the biggest European … Read more

The year’s finest watch creations honoured at 13th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève

13th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève goes to Girard-Perregaux for Constant Escapement L.M. A highlight of the international watch industry calendar, the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix is a yearly salute to the excellence of global watch production. 15 prizes honoured the year’s finest watch creations, including the supreme distinction, the “Aiguille d’Or”, which was awarded … Read more

Overseas shoppers: who spends what in the UK

Simplification of visitor paperwork could boost UK revenues generated by Chinese shoppers by an estimated £1.2bn – but who spends the most?

Emerging markets tend to perceive brands as more luxurious

Chanel and Clinique are leading the way in luxury beauty: Euromonitor International.  Economy, Standard, Premium or Luxury? Brand Perceptions Around the World.  Different markets and regions have completely different perceptions of luxury brands. According to Euromonitor market researcher, the perception of brands as luxurious and trends in buying behaviours differ between developed and emerging markets … Read more

Chinese luxury consumer interest dominated by heavyweights

The most-sought after luxury brands in China. Chanel overtakes Louis Vuitton as most sought-after global luxury brand in Digital Luxury Group‘s World Luxury Index China – 2nd edition. Chanel overtook Louis Vuitton thanks to rising interest in various product segments, particularly beauty. Interest for Louis Vuitton on the other hand originated mainly from the fashion … Read more

Nicole Kidman is the new Jimmy Choo woman

Nicole Kidman starring in the latest campaign for Jimmy Choo 45-year-old Australian actress Nicole Kidman, one of the judge at the Cannes Film Festival 2013 and spokesperson for Omega Watches and Chanel No. 5, and British-based fashion label Jimmy Choo announced a new fashion collaboration. The photos with Kidman modeling the brand’s luxury shoes, stilettos … Read more