Shoes: Pleasure and Pain? Explore the transformative power of extreme footwear

V&A’s summer 2015 fashion exhibition (13 June 2015 – 31 January 2016) will explore the agonizing aspect of wearing shoes as well as the euphoria and obsession they can inspire. There are so many shoes… There are so many bizarre shoes…The transformative power of extreme footwear will be explored in the V&A’s summer 2015 fashion … Read more

Perfume manufacturers must cope with the scarcity of precious supplies

The raw ingredients in famous brands are vulnerable to political upheaval, changes in agricultural practices and natural disasters

White Month by Le Bon Marché & The Webster Miami

Winter Whites @ Le Bon Marché & The Webster Miami. In January 1873, the visionary founder of Le Bon Marché Aristide Boucicaut created the first “White Month”, a winter event that has become a tradition. During a limited period, special goods go on sale, all in the immaculate color of snow. The renowned Parisian department … Read more

Six must dos for successful luxury goods marketing

From Ferrari’s belief in high performance to Le Labo’s personalised perfume, here’s what makes a successful luxury brand

John Galliano to make his debut for Margiela in London next January

John Galliano, the current creative director at Maison Martin Margiela, who was previously fired from Christian Dior for making racist and anti-semitic remarks, has announced he will show his debut couture collection in London this January