Alexandre de Brettes appointed CEO of Christopher Kane. Christopher Kane (part of Kering luxury & lifestyle group, previously known as Pinault-Printemps-Redoute until 18 May 2005 and PPR) took his brand to the next level with the appointment of Alexandre de Brettes as Chief Executive Officer of the brand Christopher Kane, effective 1st September, 2013. … Read more
Kate Moss turning her hand to designing phone cases. Fashion and tech are continuing to converge. Alongside Mulberry and Gucci houses, the major trend with the fashionable collaborations is now involving Kate Moss and Carphone Warehouse. After the latest Versace advertising campaign, The British supermodel is hard at work, perusing design ideas for a … Read more
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
In an attempt to find growth, the companies are, again, turning to multichannel, believing that when channels coordinate, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Although e-commerce continues to register double-digital growth year-over-year, online sales have not matched the hype and vision evangelized over the last 15 years. In the same vein, … Read more
This is the shoe that you may be wearing right now. Summer time and the living is easy, especially when wearing loafers. They give your feet comfort for a whole day’s work, for loafing around with friends. “Light and pliable as it is fashionable and luxurious”, says Gucci about its 1953 Horsebit Loafer, celebrating in 2013 six … Read more
“The Art of Bulgari: La Dolce Vita & Beyond, 1950 – 1990” Approximately 150 pieces created by the luxury house of Bulgari highlight jewelry that defined a pivotal period in Italian design in an exhibition announced by The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. The museum has a strong track record of fashion and design … Read more