Milan fashion week sees brands offer a more restrained glamour

Max Mara presents practical style as fashion houses react to falling sales at labels such as Gucci and Prada, reflecting a shift in tastes away from obvious bling

Is the crisis in the Chinese luxury market temporary? It is time for us to think of the Chinese market sociologically

Since 2012, Western luxury houses have been going through a slumping phase in their most profitable market China. Gucci has closed stores in second-layer cities across China, Prada has experienced its gloomiest sales in a decade and Swiss watches are struck with the lowest increase in recent years.Moreover, Bain & Company has demonstrated in its newly … Read more

Conjure some fashion magic with Spring’s completely reversible Ramble tote

Just like Magic. Gucci is introducing the reversible Ramble tote. Alongside the mini Swing bag launched for Valentine’s Day, Gucci introduced the reversible Ramble tote. In a flash, the Spring handbag novelty from Gucci can change face-from soft full-grain leather to cheeky GG canvas to hand- shaded python. Reversible for maximum versatility, the €1950 leather … Read more

Horological premieres at Baselworld 2015: A window on the wonderland of watches and jewellery

The excitement is starting to build for Baselworld 2015. Baselworld 2015 (19 to 26 March, 2015, Messe Basel, Switzerland) is poised once again to capture the hearts and minds of everyone interested in the global watch and jewellery industry. With around 1,500 prestigious brands representing every sector expected to participate, Baselworld 2015 will bring together … Read more

Edward Enninful honoured for his contribution to the global fashion industry

  At 2014 British Fashion Awards, Edward Enninful, one of the most influential voices in fashion and one of the most influential stylists in the industry, will receive the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator. Enninful will be honoured at this year’s ceremony for his monumental contribution to the global fashion industry. Edward Enninful began his prolific … Read more

Luxury Miami 2014: The New York Times International Luxury Conference Speaker Lineup announced

The New York Times International Luxury Conference will be held for the first time in the United States December 1-3. More leading figures in the luxury, fashion, art and technology worlds have been added to The New York Times International Luxury Conference speaker lineup. From December 1st to December 3rd 2014, creative directors, luxury executives, … Read more