Americana Manhasset Presents Technology of Movement 8th Annual Concours D’Elegance 8th Annual Americana Manhasset Concours d’Elegence (on Sunday, October 14), one of New York’s premier luxury car events, is featuring this year 200 rare, privately owned cars that compete for Best in Show as well as Best in Class titles. The 2012 event is … Read more
Interbrand Releases 13th Annual Best Global Brands Report Despite the current economic landscape, all of the luxury brands in the 13th annual Best Global Brands report released by Interbrand increased their brand value. As the meaning of luxury shifts, this year’s top luxury brands reflect a changing global consciousness – with success dependent not … Read more
Saks Incorporated Announces Opening of Saks Fifth Avenue Store in Almaty, Kazakhstan The growing and vibrant Almaty, Kazakhstan has its own tri-level, approximate 91,000 square foot Saks Fifth Avenue store – the first of its kind in Kazakhstan. The new store will include a VIP Club for both women and men and offer an ongoing … Read more
40 Percent of Top Brands Are Using Instagram Luxury brands dominate the list of Instagram’s early adopters, according to a new Simply Measured’s study. The brands list include Audi, Tiffany & Co., Hermes, Gucci, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Armani, all utilizing Instagram to draw consumers’ attention to their products. In addition, a majority of brands … Read more
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela Gucci’s next initiative in fashion philanthropy celebrates the launch of UNICEF’s “Schools for Asia” project, which aims to provide access to quality education for disadvantaged children in Asia. Twenty-five percent of the retail price of each item sold will … Read more
Chinese buying more luxury goods at home: survey Chinese shoppers are increasingly buying luxury goods in mainland China, turning away from high-end stores abroad and in Hong Kong, according to a poll by market research firm Ipsos, cited by AFP. The poll found that Chinese buyers preferred to shop on the mainland for luxury … Read more