Are perfumes going alternative?

A move away from celebrity perfumes towards artisanal scents suggests that perfumes are going more bespoke

For LVMH luxury group, Europe remains well oriented except for France affected by a fall in tourism

The LVMH luxury group recorded revenue of 8.6 billion Euros for the first quarter 2016, an increase of 4%.. Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Christian Dior, Hennessy, and Bvlgari recorded an excellent performance. LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading high quality products group, recorded revenue of 8.6 billion Euros for the first quarter 2016, an … Read more

Issey Miyake: 45 years at the forefront of fashion

At 77, Issey Miyake is still at the cutting edge of design. Tamsin Blanchard joins him in Tokyo

The evolution of men’s suits

Despite its classic appeal, the suit is constantly evolving. Christopher Breward measures up its sartorial impact and wonders how it will next reinvent itself

Christian Lacroix – A brilliance of Branding in Unexpected Places

An article and video interview By Philippe Mihailovich. One of the greatest critical success factors for a brand, whether it be a mass market brand or a luxury, is the element of surprise. Of course, we all prefer pleasant surprises to shocks. Apple tends to surprise whilst Benetton chooses to shock. I must admit my … Read more