Printemps Paris to became a benchmark of luxury and niche fragrances

Printemps Paris became La Belle Parfumerie du Printemps Printemps or “le grand magasin de la parfumerie à la française” Parisian Printemps Haussmann beauty store has a new look, a new name and it is repositioning itself on the luxury and niche perfume houses such as Les Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, Serge Lutens Perfumes and … Read more

Burberry named most digitally competent luxury brand. Prada – biggest digital disappointment in luxury

L2, a think tank that conducts research on digital business innovation, has released its annual study on the most web-savvy designers. L2 Digital IQ Index reports provide brands with a benchmark to measure digital competence against peers. Developed by L2 founder and NYU Stern Professor Scott Galloway, the Digital IQ is a tool that scores … Read more

Women from the Middle East have become the world’s biggest buyers of high fashion

Out of public eye, Arab women power haute couture The trend may surprise given that many Arab women, particularly in the Gulf region, are traditionally kept under wraps. But their social calendar, which usually consists of 15-20 weddings a year and private parties every month, creates much bigger demand for couture than the occasional charity … Read more

Hermes: The purchasing power of luxury consumers had not changed yet

Hermes says buying power of luxury clients unchanged French luxury goods maker Hermes sees no sign yet of affluent buyers tightening their purse strings in spite of a somber global economic outlook, the head of the brand said at Paris Fashion Week. The luxury goods industry continues to grow at a solid pace thanks to … Read more

Best perfumes of the season 2011

Best perfumes of the season 2011 – 18 new fragrances A tonique autumn scent is in the air. The smell of winter will be seductive, full of flowers and oriental spices. Here is a list of 18 new best fragrances of the season:   1. Belle D’Opium Yves Saint Laurent An updated version of YSL’s … Read more

Women’s Accessories SS 2011 – designers accessories in one place

 All the best women accessories in one place – the new women’s collections Women’s Luxury Accessories SS 2011 – designers accessories in one place: Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Givenchy, Lanvin, Maison Martin Margiela, Gareth Pugh, Aerowatch, Pandora Design, Borsalino, American Retro, Linda Farrow, Italia Independent, Super, Marbella,Burberry Prorsum   We walked through the yard to pick … Read more