Despite persistent challenges in China, all hope is not lost for luxury brands, says study

Mainland China’s luxury spending continued its decline in 2015, however, emerging signs signal a reversal in 2016. Increased international tourism, and growing comfort and trust in some business-to-consumer (B2C) overseas websites among China’s shoppers stimulated overseas purchases in 2015, according to Bain & Company‘s 2015 China Luxury Market Study. Bain & Company’s 2015 study finds … Read more

Currency fluctuations and globe-trotters boost the personal luxury goods market, but real growth slows, says study

The worldwide luxury industry surpassed €1 trillion in retail sales value in 2015 and delivered healthy growth of 5% year over year (at constant exchange rates), driven primarily by luxury cars (8%), luxury hospitality (7%) and fine arts (6%), according to the 14th edition of the Bain Luxury Study, published by Bain & Company for … Read more

Sartorial clothing and luxury carbon fibre luggage in the new Collezione Automobili Lamborghini 2016-2017 Fall-Winter

Lamborghini lifestyle collections inspired by the spirit of Lamborghini cars. Collezione Automobili Lamborghini presented the 2016-2017 Fall-Winter collection at Pitti Uomo. The offering included a sartorial clothing in collaboration with d’Avenza, the ”L” fragrances in partnership with Intertrade Group, running shoes in collaboration with Mizuno, and a luxury carbon fibre luggage in collaboration with TecknoMonster. … Read more

Boundaries of cabin luxury pushed with stone veneers

Bentley is the first car company offering stone interior veneers. In an era where every gram counts in the automotive industry, British luxury automaker Bentley presented an innovation with weight. Bentley pushes boundaries of cabin luxury with new and rare materials – stone veneers by Bentley’s Mulliner bespoke division. The slate and quartzite stone is … Read more

Bugatti is moving into completely uncharted waters with Niniette luxury yacht project

Bugatti and Palmer Johnson launch joint luxury yacht project. Flowing surfaces and lines create a perfect equilibrium between elegance and sportiness. The makers of the world’s fastest production super sports car, Bugatti, and the world’s largest motor yacht builder, Palmer Johnson, launched joint luxury yacht project called Niniette. The new series of carbon-fibre sport yachts is … Read more

Belonging is the new currency of luxury brands

Unlike traditional luxury, which is based on what a brand can offer you to the exclusion of others, tribal luxury is rooted in shared experiences