Strong Q1 sales growth for French luxury group PPR. Luxury division surged 29.1%

Strong Q1 sales growth for French luxury group PPR • Group sales up 8% comparable, +15% reported • Luxury division: +18% comparable, +29% reported • Sport & Lifestyle division: +3% comparable, +15% reported In the first quarter of 2012, PPR posted €3.3 billion in revenue from continuing operations, up 7.9% on a comparable basis and … Read more

FiFi Awards top ten finalists

Fragrances of the year and media campaign of the year: FiFi Awards top ten finalists In May, The US Fragrance Foundation organizes the annual “FiFi” Awards Ceremonies. The American “FiFi” Award was conceived in 1973 by then President, Annette Green, to acknowledge and honor the creativity of the fragrance industry. In 1993, the first annual European … Read more

Manolo Blahnik, Frida Giannini, Donatella Versace and Jean Paul Gaultier added to the line-up for the International Herald Tribune IHT Luxury Conference

Manolo Blahnik and Donatella Versace are just two of the latest stellar names to be added to the line-up for the International Herald Tribune (IHT) Luxury Conference in Rome on the 15thand 16th November, 2012, which will open with a keynote address from legendary designer Jean Paul Gaultier. Curated by IHT Fashion Editor, Suzy Menkes, … Read more

The best US schools for fashion journalism, pr, marketing and more

The Top 10 US Schools for Fashion Journalism, PR, Marketing and More Fashionista made a personal top of 10 best schools in fashion journalism, public relations, advertising etc. Going to these schools won’t guarantee your dream job in fashion. But a degree from these schools is certainly going to put any student at an advantage. The schools … Read more

Longines – title sponsor of the showjumping extravaganza Longines Hong Kong Masters

Hong Kong Masters Signs up Longines as Title Sponsor Luxury Swiss watchmaker Longines has been announced as the title sponsor of the Hong Kong Masters showjumping event. Under terms of the agreement the inaugural event, which is set to take place in Hong Kong on 28th February 2013, will be officially known as the Longines … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Ariane De Siron – Advertising & Fashion Creative Producer

Ariane De Siron is a European based Advertising & fashion Creative Producer (ie. Production management of TV ads & music videos, photography, 3D animation, radio spots, illustrations), working with various agencies. She has a profound experience in the production of audio & visual material for advertising campaigns for global brands. First as Photographers’agent & Producer, … Read more