Staging an haute couture fashion show takes unimaginable time and expense, and most fashion make their profits from lower-priced accessories. So what is the point of gobsmackingly expensive couture?
LVMH Creates “L’Institut des Metiers d’Excellence” Luxury giant LVMH announced the creation of “L’Institut des Métiers d’Excellence” (IME), a program of professional training that will allow the LVMH Group to ensure the transmission of its savoir-faire while enhancing the different métiers in the fields of craftsmanship and creation among young generations. Starting in September, the … Read more
CFDA Awards 2014: the winners. Fulfilling its mission of being to strengthen the influence and success of American Fashion Designers, the Council of Fashion Designers of America paid tribute to the winners and honorees of the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards. The evening’s Womenswear Designer of the Year honors went to Joseph Altuzarra for Altuzarra, presented … Read more
The Jury of the First Edition of the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers have chosen Thomas Tait as winner of the very first 2014 edition of the Prize. The creative duo Miuniki and Hood by Air were distinguished by a Special Prize. Thomas Tait is a Canadian designer based in London. After completing his … Read more
Global luxury goods sector remains resilient, despite tougher consumer market, according to a new Deloitte report. The world’s 75 largest luxury goods companies generated luxury goods sales of $171.8 billion through the end of last fiscal year (fiscal years ended through June 2013) despite a slowdown in the global economy. The average size of the … Read more
For over 140 years, Chopard has embraced elegance, originality and individuality in its jewelry lines. Its jewelry collections include an array of designs that adorn celebrities around the world. From this year, “Happy Diamonds“, luxurious diamonds, necklaces and pendants will adorn Chopard’s first forray into the hospitality market. The famous jeweler have diversified its portfolio … Read more